Sunday 19 July 2009

Back Home

What a week!

Last week I was honored to be a tutor at Quilt Encounter 2009
Thank you to the organisers and of course students - the days just flew by in the company of such talented quilters. I really appreciate the love and support that shone throughout the encounter. The end of day get together of tutors and meeting new people was a definite highlight and reminded me again just how rewarding sharing quilting techniques can be. I cant wait to see some more examples of stenciling shining through in upcoming showcases...stenciled blocks: I know you're out there....
Now I'm finally home and finishing off my quilt (more pics early next week)
Vic Showcase (Jeffs Shed) is around the corner - doors open Thursday morning
Do come and say hello, I will be there everyday milling about

Tuesday 14 July 2009

Cherry Blossom

Block 9: Cherry Blossom
Block 9 is now available. For those of you who have been experiencing trouble with Scribd.com (or just don't like using it), have you considered joining the Esther Aliu BOM Yahoo Group? It's free to join and you have access to the available blocks easily once you are a member. It's also a great place to discuss ideas, techniques, and post pics of your fabulous finished blocks (my favourite bit!)

Saturday 4 July 2009

Unpeeling the Stencil


Unpeeling the stencil!
Yes, it all turned out just right
I love peeling back and revealing
It's seeing your design fleshed out for the first time
and you never really know how
it will turn out until this moment
I don't do 'drafts' so I love the unvealing
Phew!

Thursday 2 July 2009

Busy Working

Stenciling has begun and I am hard at work
I like to build up a flow and finish an entire piece in one sitting
and it looks like I wouldnt be able to walk away anyway,
as my cat has an intent look in her eyes,
which is following the tip of my brush


"honestly I am not planning anything!'

Stencil Day!


Today is stencil day. This is always such a fun and exciting part of designing - getting it down. Even my cat can sense something interesting is happening as she's given up her spot by the heating duct to see what I am up to!

I finalised my design and centre panel stencil yesterday. It's moving quickly and taking on it's own shape- but still no name has come to me. Oh well...

I have prepared the fabric and am just about ready to start. This is a picture of the stencil being arranged on the fabric. I can't wait to see the result. This is the part of stenciling I like the most - total control over your design and of course the anticipation as you start working with your brush...
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