I’m so happy that I have been able to share my artwork, thank you for supporting me and commenting. I’ve learned a lot from many of you too. I received two surprises not too long ago, one was an email from the kind person who purchased one of my painted and stitched panel. Below is… Continue reading Thanks and Fabric Giveaways
Category: fiber art
Work in Progress
I’m looking forward to sharing the photograph and fiber/fabric pieces, that other artists have given me permission to share, in an upcoming blog post. For now I’ll give you a little look in to the piece I’m working on for that blog post. I’m not going to show it with the photograph until the piece… Continue reading Work in Progress
Starting Point
There’s always a starting point and in quilt making it often begins with a main fabric. When I was working on my Photograph on Fiber series, rather than start with a main fabric and grab other fabrics to coordinate with it, my starting point was an actual photograph. I would decide if I’d be echoing… Continue reading Starting Point
Stitching Inn
One good thing about being pretty much in isolation is getting some things made that are not especially fun but necessary. I’ve been stitching more masks, fabric covers for KN95 masks, and a rice filled warmer for our cat’s “IV” type fluid bag. Now the more creative side – I have been embroidering a bit… Continue reading Stitching Inn
Painted Sky Fabric and Winners!
If you left a comment for the fabric and Oceanscape top giveaway, thank you! The winners are… Karen G. won the Woods fabric piece. Carol in AK won the Sky Over Oceanscape. Congratulations! Please email your mailing information to me at fiberdesignsbyann@gmail.com Below is my latest painted sky fabric. I’m editing the How-to paint this… Continue reading Painted Sky Fabric and Winners!
Stitching the Year Out
Fiber art, sewing, quilting, stitching, mark-making, what have you especially enjoyed working on this year? Hand stitching has been something that has brought me great comfort during 2020. Here are a few of the pieces I’ve finished… Well, the thread work is finished, most have yet to be mounted or framed. I used solid white,… Continue reading Stitching the Year Out
Sweepstakes – Giveaway Winner
Thanks to those of you who commented on the giveaway post to be included in the postcard sweepstakes. The random drawing winner is… Congratulations, Joanna! Please email your mailing address to me within a week and I’ll mail the postcards to you as soon as possible. I’m looking forward to the next giveaway in the… Continue reading Sweepstakes – Giveaway Winner
For Sale and Giveaways
I hope this finds you safe and healthy. I’m very fortunate to be able to continue making and sharing artwork and art projects. I’m looking forward to some new beginnings in the New Year and I’m starting now with a quilt for sale and a giveaway (see details below). If you haven’t already please subscribe… Continue reading For Sale and Giveaways
Beaded Leaves
I hope everyone is healthy and safe. I have painted the fabric and taught the class and I still love making my painted fabric leaves. I have stitched and beaded several and I’m offering a few for sale. I will be posting them to my Instagram page but decide to post them here first. Each… Continue reading Beaded Leaves
November Quickie
Previous post I shared the palm tree from the #Needlevember challenges; here is the free-motion video . I’ve had fun stitching everyday this month so far. It’s been a challenge first drawing something and then looking at it for reference while stitching on my machine. But I must admit the hand embroidery pieces have been… Continue reading November Quickie