textiles

Guatemala Recap from Humble Quilts

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I've been in Guatemala for 9 days and here is a little recap, mostly about the beautiful textiles.

The first 2 days we relaxed after an overnight flight. We prepped for our week ahead and had some downtime for doing touristy things

We visited a women's weaver's guild in San Juan La Laguna! Fair trade and really helps these women and their families.

In this same town we visited a small chocolate shop.

Very quilt-like! Hanging as a wall in a ...

added by Lori 5 months ago. under guatemala , textiles

Cusco Textiles from Humble Quilts

I'll be immersed in textiles while in Cusco! Super excited!

Here's a glimpse/

Check it out HERE if you'd like.

I look forward to sharing My photos with you when I return.

I hope all is well.

added by Lori 10 months ago. under peru , textiles

How to Choose Fabrics for your Sewing Projects from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Greetings to all fabric enthusiasts and aficionados! My name is Juana, and I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the newest member of the amazing AGF Team. As a fellow lover of all things fabric, I'm delighted to be a part of this wonderful community.

Having the opportunity to work with talented and kind individuals has been amazing. Access to a diverse selection of prints from the AGF warehouse will spark inspiration for a fresh selection of fabrics for your next project.
AGF has given me insight into the process of creating a collection from start to finish. Through ...

added by Juana 1 year ago. under art gallery fabrics , blog , checkered elements , design , diy , fabric addict , fabric blenders , fabric collections , fabric love , fabric lover , fabric lovers , handmade , i love fabric , inspiration , lifestyle , makersgonnamake , modern quilt , patchwork , quilt , quilt blenders , quilt fabrics , quilting , quilting cotton , quilting world , sewing , sewing friends , textiles , weblogs

Maine Mills from Humble Quilts

This cool old mill was in Brunswick, Maine. Inside was a huge antique mall!

I did see this yo-yo quilt.

Is this the side you show? I've never made one and never really thought about it.

I love the fabric (including that army green blanket color!) in this log cabin.

This was 3D with velvet clothing and lace! It was different, in a charming sort of way!

I love textiles and wish I would have purchased this patriotic little outfit.

We are on a bridge over the Androscoggin River. I think I mentioned before we didn't get off ...

added by Lori 1 year ago. under maine , textiles

Antique Quilts and Textiles from Humble Quilts

Here are a few quilts and clothing from our stops at antique stores in Virginia.

This was one of the favorites that got away! The seller wouldn't budge on the price.

What a fun folk art style eagle!

This was at the VA quilt museum shop.

What's not to love about double pink and poison green?!

I'll be home today and have no plans to go anywhere for awhile!

Have an amazing weekend friends!

added by Lori 1 year, 5 months ago. under antique quilts , textiles , vintage quilts

a table full of embroidery [Flickr] from Karen Ann Ruane

contemporary embroidery posted a photo:

a table full of everything, embroidered trims, embroidered papers and embellished cloth.
karenannruane.typepad.com/.../07/stash-building.html

added by contemporary embroidery 1 year, 9 months ago. under embroideredtrim , embroidery , fiberart , needlework , paper , ribbon , sewing , textiles

Dressing Up - a modern tile qal from Sew Sunshine

"Dressing Up"

Modern Tile Pattern by Mell Meyer

27"x 27"

made from upcycled textiles

hand appliqued shapes on all the blocks

hand quilted with big stitch in med gray

I used all black or black gray textiles. I have always wanted to do dark on dark and thought by making this pattern smaller I could accomplish it and keep my sanity. Sewing with dark thread on blacks requires lots of natural light for me.

As you can imagine with the different textiles - denim, shirting, slippery shirting, skirt weight and stretch denim it was a challenge. Some areas have really ...

added by Kris 2 years, 5 months ago. under black on black , hand applique , hand quilting , mell meyer , modern tiles , qal , textiles , upcycled

Homegrown, Home-dyed Indigo from The Ardent Thread

The grandkids are visiting for the summer, which means I’ve been busy juggling a toddler and a bigger kid, both of whom need things to do outside.

Taking this video as inspiration, I decided to go for something we could do TODAY from start to finish and see results. [YouTube video: “Indigo Dyeing with fresh indigo leaves // 生葉で藍染”]

Our local soil is kind of garbage. It’s sandy, silty, and blows away in the wind, but we find ways to work with it.

I ordered indigo seeds from The Dogwood Dyer several months ago and lo and behold, they ...

added by The Ardent Thread 2 years, 9 months ago. under aizome , blue , california , chirimen , dye , dyeing , garden , indigo , organic , persicaria tinctoria , silk , textiles , tutorials , video , vintage (Comments)

Kimonomomo Library List Part 2 from The Ardent Thread

Sashiko and Boro reference books – hard to find/out of print editions worth seeking out

Three lovely books for visual and text reference. One in Japanese, and two in both English and Japanese. These are not how-to books, but beautiful resources for getting a feel for sashiko, kogin, and boro textiles in historical context.

Links provided were valid on Amazon at the time I wrote this, but as these books are out of print they may not be available or may be ridiculously expensive. I’ve provided ISBN numbers for the first two you can use to search for these ...

added by The Ardent Thread 3 years, 5 months ago. under anthropology , book reviews , boro , ethnography , fabric , history , indigo , japanese textiles , kimono , kogin , mottainai , quilting , sashiko , textiles , vintage (Comments)

Kimonomomo Library List Part 1 from The Ardent Thread

Japanese clothing in historical context, including social and economic status and what they tell us about clothing

This is not meant to be a comprehensive bibliography but a sample of what I have on specific topics in my reference library. Click on the book covers or titles to preview and/or purchase the books online. I make a few pennies if you purchase a copy through the link, but I always encourage people to check your local library for resources.

Memories of Silk and Straw – A Self-Portrait of Small-Town Japan – by Dr. Junichi Saga, translated by Garry O. Evans

This ...

added by The Ardent Thread 3 years, 6 months ago. under anthropology , bibliography , book list , book reviews , books , boro , clothing , history , kimono , product review , research , textiles (Comments)

The Beauty of Blenders from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

The hum of a blender spinning takes us to poolside parties and cool, tropical drinks (with those cute little umbrellas!). We’re getting thirsty just thinking about it! Refresh your summer quilts with blender fabrics in a rainbow of color! These gorgeous fabrics go beyond basic for smooth color transitions and beautiful texture.

Blenders are incredibly versatile, from tone-on-tone prints to crackle texture and even trendy ombre. They aren’t quite solids, but they aren’t exactly patterned. They blend seamlessly into your quilt projects and add a variety of color and interest without being too intense. Blenders are great ...

added by Marissa Swearngin 3 years, 9 months ago. under behind the quilt , crackle texture , fabric blenders , fabric feature , ombre , quilting blenders , quilting transitions , textiles , texture , the beauty of blenders , tone on tone , variety , versatile fabrics (Comments)

Now Available at Missouri Star: Liberty Fabrics! from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

In 1875, Arthur Lasenby Liberty opened Liberty on Regent Street in London. He sold imported goods from the East such as ornaments, textiles, and artifacts. The imported goods went so quickly, Liberty opened an in-house studio in which to design and print their own fabrics. Now, 140 years later, Liberty is internationally recognized as a leader in print design and textile innovation.

Each collection designed by Liberty is inspired by some form of worldly art – architecture, history, music, florals, etc. A new collection is released each season and every season the fabrics tell a new story.

Each design is created ...

added by Marissa Swearngin 3 years, 11 months ago. under art , arthur liberty , arts and crafts movement , behind the quilt , behind the scenes , circa 1875 , designer feature , fabric feature , floral prints , liberty , liberty brand , liberty fabrics , london , london fabrics , missouri star fabrics , paisley prints , quilting london , textiles , the flower show , tonal leaf prints , traditional design , wiltshire , winterbourne (Comments)

Journal Quilts – May to August from Cloud CouCou Crafts

At the beginning of this year I joined the UK Quilter’s Guild and signed up for the Journal Quilt challenge. Each month I create a mini quilt that will form part of a collection of 12. There are obviously many, … Continue reading →

added by cloudcoucou 9 years, 7 months ago. under art , home , journal , quilter's guild , quilting , sewing , simple modern sewing , sketchbook , textiles , wabi sabi (Comments)

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