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Karma Kaleidosope

Using a photo of coleus from my garden I created the kaleidoscope with Kaleidoscope Kreator software.  The printed kaleidoscope was then embellished with markers, paint, beads, ribbons and sequins.  A smaller kaleidoscope forms the center with hand stitching, rhinestones and beaded details.  The piece was sewn to fabric decorated with Dye-Na- Flow and Lumiere paints. …

Tic-Tac-Toe

I LOVE making ATCs and this was a great format to showcase a select group.  The ATCs include strips of hand dyed twill tape with sewn details, scraps of hand painted and pleated fabric, fabric transfers, gelatin prints and sari selvedges.  The background fabric was dyed and painted with Lumiere fabric paint.  Additional strips of…

Fantasy Floral

These flowers are made from layers of painted muslin, felt and dryer sheets.  Additional layers are added with Angelina , ribbons ,trims and torn silk.  The background is painted muslin with mulberry paper leaves adhered with gloss medium.  All leaves and flowers are handstitched in place with French knots, blanket stitch and zigzag stitch.  The…