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Fragments Art Journal: Breathing Space
I recently shared a few photos of my new fabric art journal and finally found time to upload some full size shots. As with all my Fragments projects, this art journal has a theme - Breathing Space - and I found that using a minimal design was the perfect way to...
Art Journaling … on Fabric
These past few months I've been immersed in developing some new techniques for making art journals that have pages that can be easily painted on as well as stitched. Although it's easy enough to stitch on paper, paper just isn't as strong or durable as fabric. So I...
Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Journal: Unfolding – The Story Ends
In this week's session of the Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Course Mini-Course which has the theme "Unfolding" we're stitching the last page of the mini-journal. The last page of the mini-journal is where the story ends, and the ending is always a time for looking back...
DIY Alcohol Inks
If you work with mixed media, then you'll know that alcohol inks are perfect for staining and adding transparent color. I generally use them with stencils and also for adding aged effects and subtle shading effects to both paper and fabric. Alcohol inks can get quite...
Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Journal: Unfolding – Hidden Pockets
In this week's session of the Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Course Mini-Course which has the theme "Unfolding" we're exploring additional ways to add words to the pages of your mini-journal, using hidden pockets. A pocket is perfectly designed for holding small pieces...
Fragments – stitching together the story of our lives
If you've been thinking about joining me for a year of Fragments, it's not too late! The Fragments workshop continues right throughout this year and each month I share techniques and processes for making Fragments and mini-journals, as well as tutorials and other...
Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Journal: Unfolding – Secret Stories
In this week's session of the Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Course Mini-Course which has the theme "Unfolding" we're exploring ways to add words to the pages using secret stories. Adding words allows you to infuse deeper meaning and sentiment into the pages of your...
Hope is the thing with feathers
Creating Fragments - it all starts with inspiration and the desire to capture the memory. Some people like to paint, or write, or make art journals. I like to use images, fabric and stitch. A PhotoArt image ... A poem ... Hope is the thing with feathers That perches...
Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Journal: Unfolding – Beginning the Journey
This week begins a new session of the Creative Stitch Alchemy Mini-Course and I am so excited to be offering this free mini-course again, this time with a new theme - Unfolding. Using a theme is a great way to stay focused so that you can create a mini-journal that is...
My favorite tips for using decorative stitches
The decorative machine stitches on your sewing machine are a quick and easy way to add embellishment and decorative design to all your sewing projects. However many sewers tend to overlook using these type of stitches either because they don't know how to use them...
Creative Stitch Alchemy – a free mini-course
Last chance to register for the latest session of Creative Stitch Alchemy - begins Friday 7th April. If you've been following me on Facebook and Instagram lately you'll have noticed that I've been making these little stitched pages. Time has been in short supply...
PhotoArt & Texture Club: New in April
In this month's PhotoArt & Texture Club tutorial, learn how to make realistic drips and drops from scratch. Included also is a beautiful set of high resolution textures and a surprise digital freebie! Click here for Club details and pricing Already a member? Log into...
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