Last week, we talked about paintstik appliqué – and how it’s a whole lot faster to add images to fabric with paintstik color than with traditional appliqué. Today, I want to go one step further and talk about “extreme appliqué.” In case you’re wondering, I’m talking about those magnificent two-color Hawaiian quilts. Think about it… […]
Archives for June 2012
Paint is a Whole Lot Faster Than Applique!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times. I can paint a whole lot faster than I can appliqué! And if you’re wondering what brought that on, let me share a few photos from your sisters in the Cedar Canyon Community. Fun in the Sunflowers with Yvonne Sparks First, Yvonne Sparks, from […]
Mad About Minis — And A Quilt Market Recap
When I first started playing with paintstiks (more years ago than I care to admit!), almost all of the colors were sold in full size sticks. There were a few sets of mini paintstiks in the matte colors, but nothing in my favorite iridescent colors. How times have changed! It took a lot of arm […]
