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I realize you all saw Prismata after I finished coloring him in with the pencils.I wanted to mimic the bubbles from the original drawing using crystals.I finally got brave enough to give it a try a few days ago.HE  IS  AWESOME!!!I have him pinned on my design wall.It is covering some pictures so that's why he looks a little wavy.You can see how I placed the crystals.I put a few in the outer

Remember Prismata?The adorable dragon quilt I made from a drawing my daughter did when she was in high school.In the original drawing the dragon had rainbows coming through the water.I wasn't sure how to mimic that on the quilt.I decided to try using Inktense colored pencils.I had read about a technique where someone used these pencils and then used water to blend the colors.Once they are dry

My eldest daughter drew an incredible water dragon when she was in high school.  At the time I told her that someday I would make him into a quilt for her. My skill level was not where I felt comfortable at that time.I had just started quilting.This is the original I was working from.Over time I picked away at the project.Always in between other things and with zero regularity.I took it to a

So...where did we leave off?  Oh yes, the rest of the retreat!  First up was our trip to Sarah's in Lawrence.  This is Traci modeling in front of the shop. This is inside the shop.It was a great shop and one everyone should visit!Paula found the cutest pineapple pin cushion!After some shopping we went back to sew.  I managed to snap a quick selfie with Mel.  I may not have said it, but I missed