tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220952992024-03-07T15:11:25.590-08:00The ClotheslineA place to come and hang out, be creative,sew,draw and chat. Painting or sewing, unlike laundry, should be a daily event!Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.comBlogger817125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-44045200456007464312020-04-24T08:17:00.001-07:002020-04-24T08:17:17.061-07:00My blog post from QT's blog all about my Steampunk Fabric Line!!<header class="entry-header" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.7em;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 4.5rem; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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Our friend and designer, Desiree Habicht of <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/index.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1abc9c; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Desiree’s Designs</a>, gives insight into the inspiration for her <span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ff6900; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://qtfabrics.com/fabrics/search-results.asp?collectionID=1003&t=a" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1abc9c; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Steampunk Halloween Collection</a></span>. Check out this funky and fantastical group of characters, in shops now!</h5>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Art for me has always been about being inspired by things around me while using lots of different elements and ideas to create something unique and special. I have always loved gardening and with that comes lots of rusty tools, gears and things that have interesting shapes and textures. I also love to create faux finishes like leathers and marbling. As an artist I think I see more details and colors than most people. I think it comes from drawing and painting so much that it trains you to see the hues, the details and the textures of an object instead of just the object. You might see a tree, but I see the lights, the darks, structure and the negative spaces too. </em></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">With that in mind we were on a trip to Portland Oregon for the Spring Market. We were driving through a small town in Oregon when I saw a bunch of old rusty gardening tools that had been transformed into animals. I yelled to Randy to “pull over” and I jumped out of the van before it stopped moving. We wandered through this odd and crazy zoo. It was love at first sight. We were planning on stopping to see my mom in Northern California on our way home and I just had to bring her one of these awesome, crazy creatures for her garden. We decided on Big Rusty, a wonky, crazy looking bird made of a shovel, rototiller tines, rebar, faucet handles etc. We had our van full of stuff from the show, so we had to tie Big Rusty onto the roof of the van. As we drove, I could see his silhouette on the road. He wasn’t small or light. He was about 4 ft tall and he must have weighed about 30lbs.</em></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We laughed at ourselves and what people must have thought about us driving with Big Rusty tied to the roof. As we drove and I watched his shadow on the road as he was traveling with us it started me thinking about creating animals out of odd things, some rusty, some shiny. Nail heads and gears all lent themselves to this idea that was starting to take shape, odd shape, but shape, nonetheless.</em></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I started by sketching some simple Kitty’s that were all made from gears, springs, rakes and anything metal I could think of. That is why I originally called it Steampunk Kitty. Being a bit dark and different I thought that Halloween would be a good time to release the line. As I began to develop the line, it changed, becoming more colorful and interesting since dark rusty gears and automotive springs for cats weren’t very colorful or fun for fabric.</em></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As I began to paint, I knew we needed some complex backgrounds and rich colors to make the line come alive. I pulled from the many faux finishes and mixed media backgrounds that I had created years ago to help pull all the elements together to form this fabric line. The bugs were actual paintings I did for an apothecary shop looking design that I loved but never used. I wanted it to have that kind of a look, so it was morphing as I let my design create itself with the bits of art, I had been saving for just this occasion.</em></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The main characters developed into their own personalities. Sir Ives (the owl) the old, wise scientist, the keeper of time and knowledge. Nicholi Jeeters (the Cat) loves gears and diodes and keeps the rhythm for the group. Then there is Phineas (the crow), this quirky persona is fun loving and adventuresome. He holds the keys to unlock the wonders of the air.</em></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The pumpkins (pin head, shrunken head and zipperhead) were added to bring in the element of Halloween. I wanted to keep the line fun, bright and interesting, true to my brand and not too dark or scary! It was a happy, fun steampunk. I hope you love it as much as I do. It is a truly inspired line that came about by allowing my imagination to keep refining the original idea until we arrived at the final characters who became Steampunk Halloween. We are now working on the next one! </em></div>
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There are great machine embroidery patterns to accompany this collection coming <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">soon</em></span> from Desiree’s Designs! Sign up for her newsletter (on her website) to learn when they will be available.</div>
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<amp-fit-text height="80" layout="fixed-height" max-font-size="72" min-font-size="6" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Left: Desiree, and her husband Randy were stars of Quilt Market in Houston. Bringing the steampunk style to life! Below: Desiree, Randy and daughter Jenn… a Steampunk family!</amp-fit-text></div>
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Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-72306409733181431322019-06-14T16:21:00.000-07:002019-06-14T16:21:06.270-07:00Painting some Steampunk for my next Halloween fabric line! <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JPAj015sT2Y" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Fabric design is a lot of work but it is such a fun and creative outlet for lots of artwork! I love the whole aspect of developing a concept, the focal fabrics and the supporting fabrics that make each fabric line unique and different. Don't get me wrong, its hard work with lots of time invested into thinking up the concept, creating the designs, drawing and painting to put together a fabric line. Sometimes I have a great idea and I spend the time to develop it and paint it only to not use it. Not everything turns out. But art is all about the journey! It's a wild, never ending journey that I love.<br />
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Last night my husband and I pulled a very rare, but occasional all nighter and it wasn't because we were partying or etc. I was to get the line in before the deadline date.<br />
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There are so many things that have to come together to make a fabric line cohesive and usable and there are many different ways to reach that goal. Some designers do everything on the computer. From their drawing, painting, vectorizing etc. Thats awesome too, each of us have our way of bring you lots of beautiful and diverse designs to get you excited to create.<br />
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I think that is another aspect of this whole process, inspiring others to create. Whether I inspire someone to take an art class or I inspire them to go home and sew, for an artist that feeds our creative souls.<br />
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The process for me since I do a lot of novelty fabrics is I create a theme and will write down everything I can think of that is related to that subject or theme. I sketch first then refine the drawings and then paint, developing different aspects and characters for my lines. Then my husband brings them into the computer and works his magic by cleaning up my lines, if I paint outside the lines he makes me look like I don't! He adds the elements that I have painted separately so that the design comes to life. I paint everything separately so that I can have it to use it in other places in the fabric line or if I need it in another line. For instance, at the end of the video notice how the bird now has chain hanging from his neck with keys. All done separately and added later on the computer. I also used the keys in the tossed and the chain and keys on a cat. Okay, so now you know some of the secrets of Fabric Design, well some of mine anyway!<br />
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To see more of my designs visit my website at <a href="http://www.desireesdesigns.com/">www.desireesdesigns.com</a><br />
To see more of my artwork visit my other website at <a href="http://www.desireehabicht.com/">www.desireehabicht.com</a><br />
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Thanks for watching!Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-87605643514415582202018-10-01T05:00:00.000-07:002018-10-01T05:00:04.062-07:00Time for PumpkinsI <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">LOVE</span> this time of the year! The weather is cooling off at night and the colors start to change all around us. Its the time for harvesting and canning for the winter. Its a time for pumpkins, gourds and ornamental corn. I am thinking early this year so I can get some things on sale, like those white pumpkins at Michaels. I saw something similar to this in a catalog and thought we could make them using our stencils and paint. I hope you enjoy.<br />
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<li>A white pumpkin, preferable one that is not real from a craft store. I got mine at Michaels.</li>
<li>Black, orange and white acrylic paint.</li>
<li>Paint brush and dobbers for stencils, Q-tips for clean up</li>
<li>Black and white paint pens.</li>
<li>My Rosie 'O stencils or your favorite StencilGirl stencils.</li>
<li>Painters tape</li>
<li>Fun decorator Ribbon</li>
<li>High gloss sealer (optional)</li>
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This is a fun way to use some stencils for the holidays. You can do this too!<br />
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1. First I taped off some of the sections of the pumpkin. I tried to follow the natural line but that didn't always work. Try to make them similar in size and not too small or your design might not show up well.<br />
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2. Next I begin by deciding which section I will use which stencil from my stencils from StencilGirl® Products Stencil Club called Rosie O and using the 6" stencil first. I pressed it down onto one of the sections and using a dabber or dobber I applied paint with a pouncing motion. FYI- since the pumpkins are rounded it is a bit tricky to hold the stencil down, use tape to help you and I pushed it against the pumpkin to make sure the image was clean. You can clean them up later also.<br />
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3. I kept going around the pumpkin using different areas of the stencils to create the look I wanted. As you start to work on sections next to each other you will have to move the tape to get all of the section painted but you will have a nice line to follow. Make sure you don't stencil over the line.<br />
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4. After the sections are complete I remove the tape completely to finish up the design. You will notice that they are not all perfect but I will clean them up a bit now.<br />
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5. You can use a Q-tip and some water to get off any paint that might have been put down somewhere you don't want it to be. I also used my small brushes to fill in missing paint. My secret tool is paint pens! I used black and white paint pens to clean up edges and add more designs.<br />
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6. I decided to separate the sections with a black line, I like the way it cleaned it up and made it pop. I also added dots later. I liked that look so well that I added some black outlines to the flower stencils and details to some of the other sections. Let you imagination go, have fun. A whole section of spiderwebs would have been fun! I made these little pumpkins by putting my thumb in the orange paint and then making thumb prints in one section, then added faces.<br />
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7. Now for the finishing touches and we are all done. Take a good look at your pumpkin, are there areas where it feels empty? Use your paint pens and add other stencil designs or add something free hand. Circles, dots and stripes are easy to add with the pens.<br />
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If you would like them to look like glass you can spray them with a high gloss spray or leave them as they are. I added a bow which was easily attached with a straight pen or a glue gun.<br />
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Happy October and Fall!! Have fun designing your own pumpkin this year with your StencilGirl Stencils!<br />
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As I began to journal about shadows I am also reminded that depending on our mindset shadows can have a negative side.<br />
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People hide in shadows<br />
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Scary things lurk in shadows<br />
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Shadows block the light<br />
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People live in other peoples shadows<br />
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What do you see and think about when you see shadows. Are you hiding in them, afraid to come out and share your gifts with the world. Are you living to please others and living in their shadow, do you fear the dark recesses of shadows?<br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-63386447865962334572018-08-30T08:00:00.000-07:002018-08-31T11:34:42.509-07:00Desiree's Whimsical Insulated Lunch Bag- Unicorn StyleHi everybody!! Its Desiree here and its that time of the year, the kids go back to school! I am so excited to be partnering with Sulky® for a <a href="http://blog.sulky.com/back-to-school-sewing-series/">Back to School Sewing Series</a>. Sulky has gathered several designers to create some fun projects for you and your kiddos as they go back to school and you get some long over due sewing time!<br />
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I thought it might be fun to create a special lunch bag. There are several patterns available out there. This is one I put together combining things I love from several different bags for all of you. I am using my embroidery designs© that I created for hooded towels to add some whimsy and they work great! I am also giving you a sneak peek of my newest fabric line in stores this December called "Party like a Unicorn©" by QT Fabrics. I hope you enjoy this project and all the projects brought to you during this fun few weeks on Sulky's Blog. Lets get started!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Desiree’s
Whimsical Insulated Lunch Bag<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Take a sneak peek of some of my fabric in my newest
fabric line in stores this December!! It's all about pink and purple, Unicorns and cupcakes, castles and superhero capes!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Fabric
Requirements:<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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1. 1/3 yd main fabric or outside fabric (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fabric
A</b>) <o:p></o:p></div>
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2. 1/3 yd lining fabric (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fabric B</b>) (You can use an oil cloth or vinyl fabric if desired)<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. 1/3 yd Insul-bright®<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. 1/3 yd Fuse 'n Stitch® (Optional – used to make your
bag stiffer)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Strip of Velcro<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive for holding Insul-bright in place
for sewing<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. Cotton + Steel Thread by Sulky for assembly, Sulky's Poly Deco™ thread for embroidery because its washable!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Cutting
Instructions:<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Cut from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fabric A</b>
(main fabric, I used different fabrics for these blocks for fun) and </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fabric B</b> (lining fabric):<o:p></o:p></div>
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8”x19” back and front flap block<o:p></o:p></div>
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8”x10” (front)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4”x10”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(cut 2)(sides)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4”x8” (bottom)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut one from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fabric A</b> (main fabric or coordination fabric)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4”x 11” (strap)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut from Insul-bright and Fuse 'n Stitch (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fuse 'n Stitch is optional, use if you would like a stiffer bag</i>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7 ½” x 18
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7 ½” x 9 ½”
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>3 ½”x 9 ½”
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>3 ½” x 7 ½”
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Preparing your lining fabrics (Fabric B):<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Fold your first piece of Fabric B in half lengthwise and finger press a centerline. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Open the fabric and now fold each raw edge into
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finger pressed lines on your fabric. Spray your piece of Insul-bright with KK 2000 and stick the Insul-bright in the center on the wrong side of the fabric;
making sure it is not in the seam allowance. Take to the sewing machine
and stitch down, on the fabric side, following each line on the fabric side,
one in the center and one on each side. You should have three stitch lines that are holding down the Insul-bright. This will help to hold it in place as you sew your bag
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>To prepare the
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embroidery to your lunch bag now is the time. I decided to add <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Hoodie-Towels/p/Unicorn-Towel-Hoodie-project-CD-Download-GP105DDEE-x32525311.htm">my Unicornhoodie</a> design (5”x7” hoop) to the front of the flap and another embroidery
design to the backside of the main flap piece (8”x19”). You may have to rotate
the design or the fabric to position correctly. I used the Fuse and Stitch as my stabilizer and hooped it up. Place both the front image and rear image as close to the edge of your fabric as you can. Make sure your images are in the right position and nothing ends up upside
down. This is a great way to personalize
your child’s bag, add his name etc. Trim excess Fuse 'n Stitch. Once your embroidery (optional) is finished
you are ready to proceed. Get my<a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Hoodie-Towels/p/Desirees-Hooded-Towel-Collection-Vol-1-Downloadable-files-GP106DDEE-x32770295.htm"> CD of all the hoodie designs</a> to make hoodies and lunch bags!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little Embroidered Unicorn</td></tr>
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<b><u>To prepare the
main fabric without added embroidery:<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Take the cut pieces of Fuse 'n Stitch and press them to
the wrong side of the fabric. Center them so that it is not in the seam
allowances. Using a steam iron, steam press the Fuse 'n Stitch into place. This
is an optional step. The Fuse an'n Stitch will create a stiffer bag, not using
it will create a softer, floppier bag. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Preparing the
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I wanted to add a pocket inside of the bag for anything
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the bottom edge off the lining flap(this edge is the one that is inside of the lunch box at the bottom). Stitch from right to left, but leave the
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<b><u>Making the Strap:<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Starting with the strap. Fold in half lengthwise so that the
right sides are together (RST), stitch along long edge. Turn so right sides are out. Press. Fold again
lengthwise and stitch the long edge, you will have 4 layers of fabric that
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You will now repeat these steps with the prepared lining
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need to add the bottom pieces (8”x 4”). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Velcro attachment<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Cut a piece of velcro about 4”long and place the piece onto the front part of the main fabric centered about 3 ½” up from the bottom to the top of the
Velcro. I put the soft side here and the teeth side onto the lining part of the
flap about an 1 ½” from the edge of the flap end. Sew into place. Try to make
sure they will line up since this is how the bag will close. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Putting it
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Take the main fabric section and turn it so that the right
sides are facing out. Push the main fabric down into the lining, matching the
corner seams and pinning into place. I like to use a chopstick to push my
corners into place. You may have to play with the bags a bit to get them to
line up but they will. Pin together along all raw edges. Make sure you mark a
5” area on the flap to leave open. ( If you want to have rounded corners on
your flap use a glass or other round object to mark the corners and trim to
round off. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Handle<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Before pinning all the edges, take your strap and place it
in between the two pieces of flap, Fabric A (8”x19”) right above the box on the
flap of the bag. It should be sandwiched between the Fabric A Main Flap and
Fabric B Lining Flap pieces. Pin it into place along the raw edges on each
side.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Starting on the left side of the flap sew down the side of
the flap, then turn and sew across the top edge of the side of the lunch box then sew across
the front and then sew up the other top side and up the flap. Take your time making
the turns so they are clean. Make sure you leave an opening at the end of the
flap to turn the bag. Clip your corners making sure you don’t clip the thread.
Clipping your corners will help your bag lay flat when you turn it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>Turning</u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Now, put your hand into the opening and pull the inside out
and turn it completely right sides out. Once you have it all pulled through,
push the lining side back into the main fabric side and get the lining tucked
inside as it should be. I use my chop stick again here to push my corners
together into place and smooth out my curves on my flap.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I did a lot of pressing here to get
everything in place and flat.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Turn in the raw edges of the opening you used to turn your
bag. Stitch it closed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pressing into
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">You will need to press all the sides well so that the seams
lay flat. You also want to form pleats at the sides, so fold them in and then
iron so it holds its shape. You are now done!!</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sneak peek of new fabric out in December!</td></tr>
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I prefer a crisp, finished edge on my lunch bag so I pinned
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Check out all of my <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Hoodie-Towels/p/Desirees-Hooded-Towel-Collection-Vol-1-Downloadable-files-GP106DDEE-x32770295.htm">Hoodie Designs here</a> in one CD!<br />
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am now working on a <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Hoodie-Towels/p/Boston-Terrier-glasses-Hoodie-Towel-download-PH102DDEEd-x28702724.htm">Boston Terrier Bag</a>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I thought I would share a bit about the design process and how this slowly unfolded over the past year. It started in October of 2016. I was creating some fun paintings for a painting party for the holidays when I was asked to host a Christmas paint party. It was so much fun to watch this family with their friends have such a great time! At the end everyone took home a mini masterpiece for their own home!<br />
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As I looked across all the tables of Santa heads I thought about how unique and special each one was and I thought "What a cute Quilt that would be!"</div>
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I started designing that next week, figuring out how I would translate the painting into fabric. Once I had the Santa head designed and put up onto my design wall it felt like it needed something else. So I started to design a body, then boots. It was a process of making, putting them up, taking them down etc. At the beginning I had tons of Santa heads and decided that it was too much. I wanted some white areas to keep the quilt feeling light and fun so I added white blocks. </div>
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Oh I forgot to mention that I had Randy busy digitizing right behind me so we could make these in the hoop on the embroidery machine also! It was lots of stitching and perfecting. As you can see in the photo, I decided to add the element of faux fur. This is really unconventional and although I love it I didn't know how it would go over at the quilt stores etc. Plus there is the added issue of washing the quilt. Who knows if the faux fur will stand up to washing. I may dry clean. But it is about the look for me and I also suggest chenille or just regular fabric. There are other things that could work. I will say that everyone who comes by the quilt has to touch it and pet Santa's mustache. </div>
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After Christmas the progress slowed. I had other commitments, fabric, shows, embroidery, patterns and so Santa just sat. I decided that maybe I could have him ready for Spring Market in May. The time came and went and I wasn't able to make it happen. There was also the problem I was having making the quilt make sense. Did he need a body, boots? Should I do less or more and why would anyone want a Santa quilt?? </div>
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The time kept ticking away and my mind just continued to ponder the quilt, to figure out how I could get it could come together. As Fall market approached I felt pressure to finish this quilt and get the pattern written or give it up for good. I decided to add the white blocks together with the Santa heads and bodies to see it would help. As I sat there looking at it I thought to myself, those look like pieces of paper!</div>
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Lightbulb moment!!!! LETTERS TO SANTA!! I got on the phone and asked my kids to have my grandkids write their letters to Santa for this year. It was early and they weren't really thinking about Santa yet but they did it!</div>
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I digitized their letters and stitched 3 of them into the quilt. I now had a family heirloom! A quilt with my grandkids letters to Santa 2017. It captured their misspelled words, their handwriting, their hopes and dreams for Christmas. It was perfect! We added some snowflakes for quilting and it was ready to be written. </div>
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Designing, testing, writing and making sure every detail is perfect is a tough job, its complex and so now we settled into the testing and writing phase. Taking photos for step by step directions etc. We ended up making both an appliqué pattern and embroidery Cd for all of our customers, those with and without embroidery machine. We also added suggestions for different ways everyone with and without an embroidery machine can add their own family letters or recipes!! </div>
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It was a huge hit and we not only sold out but it took us weeks to fill all the orders. Due to a lot of begging Randy reworked the embroidery files so that people with some of the smaller 8"x12" hoops can also make the quilt. More work, more rewriting and it was now going out to the distributors and clients. </div>
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I am pleased to introduce "Letters to Santa", our newest pattern for both the embroider and the applique and piecer. There are some bonus patterns in both the CD and pattern along with the SVG files to make everyones life easier. </div>
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Rayna Gillman just released her newest book called "Create your Own Improv Quilts: Modern Quilts with No Rules & No Rulers by C&T Publishing. I had the wonderful opportunity to be able to catch up with her at The International Quilt Market in Houston this year and get a hold of one of the books! I have been drooling over it ever since. </div>
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If you don't know Rayna yet she is the queen of Improvisational Quilting or quilting by the seat of your pants. I love how she states in her new book that "you wont find patterns here, you will find possibilities!"</div>
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I have long been an admirer of Rayna's free style approach to quilting and her encouraging and confident teaching style. It wasn't until 2015 that I was fortunate enough to get the chance to work with her on my online project, The Fiber Art Connection. Rayna jumped in to teach her first online class to a bunch of excited students. I was drawn to Rayna immediately and we became fast friends. Being a part of that online class was so much fun! I couldn't help but play along with Rayna as she helped everyone overcome their own self doubts and jump into creating blocks with her no ruler, no rules method. </div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">In her newest book, </span><b><i>Create your own Improv Quilts</i></b><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">, Rayna steps the reader through the fear of not following a pattern but learning to trust their own intuition and creativity. She does a wonderful job of walking us through the mystery of both Modern Quilting and Improv Quilting. Rayna encourages each quilter to start by taking small steps and then helps us step into more complicated and complex designs by asking them to push the limits. She encourages us to cut, turn, move and be willing to look at our designs with a new and fresh eye. </span><br />
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Going through the book makes you feel like you are creating with a friend, being able to ask questions, use your stash and explore new direction for your quilt design. She continually provides us little nuggets of knowledge throughout the book in the form of Tips! I love reading the tips throughout the book! </div>
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Rayna is always encouraging us to dig into our stash and use what we have available! With her guidance and wonderful examples of fabric, shapes, color, value, alternative assembly techniques etc your efforts will be rewarded. It takes a good teacher to make us feel comfortable in the design process. Allowing us to fail and redo until we get it right. She shares her successes as well as some less successful pieces to teach us as she helps us grow and stretch our designer eye. Learning how to evaluate your designs just moves you to becoming a better quilter. </div>
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With Rayna's skills as a teacher and her guidance you will be able to create endless quilts using her techniques in this book. Its a must have for every quilters library. </div>
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Nov. 10—<a href="http://www.ctpub.com/blog/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">C&T Publishing</a></div>
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Nov. 13—<a href="https://cindygrisdela.com/blog" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Cindy Grisdela</a></div>
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Nov. 15—<a href="http://generationqmagazine.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Teri Lucas at Generation Q</a></div>
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Nov. 21—<a href="https://myclothesline.blogspot.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Desiree Habicht at The Clothesline</a></div>
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Nov. 22 – <a href="https://www.gnomeangel.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Angie Wilson</a><br />
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<span style="color: #777777; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Nov. 28—</span><a href="https://vfwquilts.com/blogs/vfw" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Victoria Findlay Wolf</a><a href="https://vfwquilts.com/blogs/vfw" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">e</a></div>
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Nov. 30—<a href="http://www.hadleystreetquilts.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Trisch Price at Hadley Street Quilts</a></div>
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Dec. 5—<a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Melissa Shields at The Quilting Room with Mel</a></div>
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Dec. 7—<a href="http://pattythequiltlady.blogspot.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b9d446; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Patty Altier at Patty the Quilt Lady</a></div>
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Be Happy, Design, Create, Quilt<br />
Desiree Habicht<br />
<a href="http://www.desireehabicht.com/">www.desireehabicht.com</a> (fine art and fiber art site)<br />
<a href="http://www.desireesdesigns.com/">www.desireesdesigns.com</a> (quilt pattern, fabric, embroidery site)</div>
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Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-58049114681080990102017-11-15T10:42:00.000-08:002017-11-15T10:51:19.063-08:00Houston International Quilt Market and FestivalWe are back from the International Quilt Market and Festival, it was a long trip, but the energy in Houston was almost palatable. It was so good to actually be there and to see how well the whole area is doing as they continue to recover from Harvey. We were unsure of what to expect as we drove into the city. As vendors at the show we had heard that many had decided not to come, that people were worried about services etc. We didn't know how the show might turn out but for us, and most of the other vendors and teachers, we were in for the long haul. Management did their best to reassure us things would be fine and they were right. It was an amazing show and the people who did show up were supportive and excited to be there. Add to all of that the thousands of people who came in for the World Series happening a stones throw from us and it culminated into a fun party every night after we left the center. People out on the streets celebrating, sitting in the restaurants and bars watching the game. Visiting with old friends and new ones helped to make this trip a great experience. For those of you who could not attend I wanted to share some of the highlights I experienced. I didn't get to see them all since I worked the show but the ones I did see were breathtaking. I hope you enjoy and can join us next year!!<br />
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First I will start with our booth and newest pattern release! Letters to Santa stole the show for us. It is available as both a regular applique pattern as well as an embroidery CD where it will sew it in the hoop for you. To read more about it check out my <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Holidays/p/Letters-to-Santa-Embroidery-CD-GP104DDE-x30719291.htm">website</a>. This is available as a downloadable file also.<br />
I actually digitized my grandkids letters to Santa and added them to the quilt. If you don't have this capability I offer you alternative ways to personalize your quilt with letters, recipes etc.<br />
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During Market which is the wholesale side of this show and is held before Quilt Festival a lot is going on as vendors are there for the shops.</div>
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This is Sample Spree, I am sure you have all heard the stories of hundreds of women waiting in line to get a sneak peek of new fabrics and products for their shops. It also allows them to buy things before anyone else so they can make samples etc. It was a great Sample Spree!<br />
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I was able to have dinner with MJ, my coaching client who was able to attend Market this year and really took Houston by surprise, she is a definite rising star, and Rayna Gillman, an amazing teacher and fiber artist!! Rayna was there supporting her new book release!! I will be doing a blog hop in the next week where you can win her free ebook! Look for that on November 21st.<br />
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Below are a few of the beautiful art pieces at the show, these are just a small sampling of what was there. The Cherrywood Fabrics Van Gogh show was wonderful and here is the video, sorry its so jumpy, it was so hard to walk and film, I need a stabilizer for my phone.<br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-3974931955685931762017-09-19T21:14:00.002-07:002017-09-19T21:20:03.261-07:00I would love to live in a world where........The challenge was to list ways you would finish this sentence. I would love to live in a world where......, my list is ongoing. I started this last year and never posted it, but I still think it is still true. Now how can I make my world that place?!<br />
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I would love to live in a world where people felt safe enough to share their gifts without judgements.<br />
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I would love to live in a world where our gifts didn't make others feel inadequate since they are secure in their own gifts</div>
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I would love to live in a world where being an artists didn't come with a preconceive idea of what you look like.</div>
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I would love to live in a world where painting teddy bears was as important as painting landscapes.</div>
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I would love to live in a world where you and I could just love each other's differences and quirks.</div>
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I would love to live in a world that wasn't so busy they forgot why they were here in the first place.</div>
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I would love to live in a world where people first thought about who needed a hug before they hugged themselves.</div>
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I would love to live in a world where the day started with giving thanks </div>
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I would love to live in a world where being a friend was more than a Facebook term</div>
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I would love to live in a world full of flowers </div>
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I would love to live in a world where church was what God intended.</div>
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I would love to live in a world where art wasn't about the medium as much as it was about the message</div>
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I would love to live in a world where people didn't get sick and there was no such thing as cancer.</div>
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I would love to live in a world where women felt free to share their thoughts and be heard</div>
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I would love to live in a world where adults didn't hurt children</div>
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I would love to live in a world where we could all be free to create like a child</div>
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I would love to live in a world where there were cleaning fairies</div>
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I would love to live in a world where people were not hungry<br />
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I would love to live in a world where families got along all year and not just on the holidays<br />
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I would love to live in a world where people thought through a thought, edited and then opened their mouths.</div>
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Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-11320917260870718412017-09-18T09:37:00.001-07:002017-09-18T12:42:20.937-07:00A Giveaway!!! I am so excited, I hope you win!I am so excited about my newest fabric line that I decided it warranted a giveaway. Patchwork Farms is on it way to your favorite quilt shop this month and to celebrate I will be giving away a bundle of fabric and a matching coffee cup!! There are a few ways to enter so check out the rules below. Sorry but this is just for the USA, I will think of something else for international.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of new projects for this new fabric line</td></tr>
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The giveaway will end on Sept 23 at midnight and the winner will be announced on IG and FB on Sept 24. Leave a way for me to contact you, if no one responds to the posts I will redraw on Sept 28th.Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-59778040143509019352017-09-15T05:43:00.000-07:002017-09-15T05:43:08.460-07:00Painting Akitas to raise money!There are some very special people in my life, those who are there for us through thick and thin. The employees and our friends at Small Animal Hospital are those people. They have been there for us and Jennifer for years. They are always more than happy to help us with Jennifers dogs and anything she needs. Jennifer once worked there and formed lifetime friendships as they all worked together at saving animals daily. I was giving the wonderful opportunity to pay it back when they needed a painting to auction off to raise money for the Akita Foundation.<br />
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Here are a few in process pictures. This is a pastel on suede mat board. I love the freedom and looseness I feel when using this substrate! I acheive a totally different feel. Layers of color, it does not blend with your finger so the color stays as applied. You end up with wonderful colors and textures. Enjoy<br />
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I am hoping that this will bring a nice price at auction to save more beautiful Akitas.<br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-58232441226877381702017-09-13T03:00:00.000-07:002017-09-13T03:00:06.150-07:00I might be a bit early but who cares!! Our Apothecary Shop!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am excited to be already working on things for the holidays. Going into Fall is inspiring! I just love it, the holidays are right around the corner. This year we have decided to decorate for Halloween. We don't usually do that but this year Jen and I decided to set up an Apothecary Shop on a big antique we have. So we have been collecting jars, labels, bugs etc. The creepy part is that some of these were already in Jenns room! We have an interesting design esthetic. So yesterday we began setting up our shop. We added plastic bugs to oil in jars along with plastic bones and pictures. We have had fun a the dollar store along with digging through cupboards and Jenn's room! We are also finding free Halloween labels and ideas on Pinterest!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We still need to add some spiders in liquid and details to our set up but its coming along!<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This jar of caterpillars (plastic) really look real, ick! LOL loving it, oh it does have a few cockroaches thrown it also. I used old vegetable oil, not water, to float the critters.<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite pictures, you can see the oil in with these small black snakes that look like worms. I used my collection of old coffee and tea pots which added to the look. Under the things you can see some netting, it was called creepy cloth at the dollar store! The white ball under glass is actually a kidney stone that Jenn's horse passed many years ago. It was so amazing, and she worked for a vet, so we kept it. It adds the crazy collection. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still in progress but will post more later!! Having fun sharing ideas!</td></tr>
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What are you planning for Halloween this year? You might consider setting up a shop of your own! Share you photos!Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-88647710707643991332017-09-03T14:58:00.002-07:002017-09-03T14:58:38.640-07:00A special opportunity to support Houston! We are stitching to make a difference!!<br />
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We are heart broken for our Houston friends and family. We wanted to do something more, we have given personally but I wanted my business to give back. <br />
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In an effort to have my business help give back to Houston for all it has done for us over the past 13 years. We hope you will give what you can and if you would like to join me you can purchase an e-pattern and know that the money will go to a good cause!! If you would like to give more and are not sure how to find a reputable charity check out <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/">https://www.charitynavigator.org/</a> , it will help you find a good charity that you will feel comfortable giving too. There are many to choose from, thank you for helping<br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-75563341735441832852017-09-03T13:58:00.001-07:002017-09-03T14:03:11.603-07:00Color Me Quilts- Art AppliqueI had the opportunity to teach up in Porterville CA. It was a nice drive, there is something about getting out on the road by yourself and just traveling. The first night I did a trunk show and talked about myself (I'm good at that) and then the next day I taught my Art applique class using my stitched out blocks from my Color me Quilts Embroidery CD. I stayed with Georgia the shop owner and her husband Richard, we had such a great time visiting!! We stayed up late just talking and became fast friends! This was such a great trip, thank you for having me!<br />
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I will be teaching this in Sept at the San Diego Quilt Show and again at the Moore's Sewing Center in Huntington Beach. I hope to see some of you at class. Here are some of the amazing piece that the women did while they were in class. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carmen finished her tablerunner top first, yeah!!</td></tr>
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If you are interested in purchasing my embroidery CD- Color Me Quilts-Sugarhill Farms Flowers you can find it on <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Color-Me-Quilts-Sugar-Hill-Farm-Flowers/p/Color-Me-Quilts-Embroidery-CD-Sugar-Hill-Farms-Flowers-x28103576.htm">my website</a> with all the details.Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-77653212094430588302017-07-12T18:25:00.004-07:002017-07-12T18:25:41.667-07:00Working on some new patterns and classes!I love the creative process, the designing, the construction, the changes, the design decisions and the completion. It is all about the journey and enjoying each step for what is has to offer. Each step in the process has something to offer and learn from. This last few months I have been working on some new designs for my Art Applique Classes. These pieces are from my sketches at Sugar Hill Farms. I originally sketched live and then Randy digitized so that we can sew them out any time and create some beautiful projects. This new CD is loaded with beautiful designs, both groups and single images.<br />
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I know many of you have taken classes and purchased inks, paints, pencils etc only to have them sit in a drawer after the class is over. I wanted to create a way for you to use up some of those supplies and create some beautiful projects too! The CD is called <a href="https://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Embroidery/Color-Me-Quilts-Sugar-Hill-Farm-Flowers.htm">Color Me Quilts-Sugar Hill Farms Flowers</a> and it is available on my website. If you don't have a machine I am also offer the pre-stitched blocks so you can color them and create your own projects.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You get all the stitch files plus more, single designs also for those smaller projects or blocks on the CD. If you don't have an embroidery machine I also sell the pre-stitched blocks for you to buy and create your own project!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am teaching the colored pencil technique in my <a href="https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/22741/about">online class</a>, learn how to make your own templates and use colored pencils to color and even make them permanent for washing!</td></tr>
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I will be teaching this year at the <a href="http://www.sandiegoquiltshow.com/class_list">San Diego Quilt Show</a>, we will be coloring these flowers and having a ton fun, I hope you can join me! Follow the link and look for my two half day classes called Art Applique!</div>
<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-41656471292197703512017-05-13T20:35:00.003-07:002017-05-13T20:36:55.224-07:00The Tea Party!!I can't say it was the best timing, 3 days before we fly out for a trade show, a million things still left to be done but it just had to happen on this day. To celebrate Mother's Day, my daughters, my friends, my students. It was a day to celebrate. I needed a soul day, a day to just do something that brings me pure joy no matter the timing.<br />
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I sewed up to the last minute and then began the clean up process and shopping. Jenn helped me decide where the tables would be, where the tea pots would be, the flowers etc. It was a fun, crazy time together picking recipes and scrambling. But as soon as we began it seemed to be here. We had sent or weather order straight to heaven and God obliged with the most beautiful day, 75 degrees. The wind was calm and the guests started to arrive. First to arrive are the close friends and family who always help with any last minute things and seem to help me pull it all together.<br />
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The doorbell continues to ring, more people now mingling around and we find our way to the well thought out tables where the party begins. The tables are full of food, flowers and tea cups. I made sure the Rose Petal Tea was hot and the Rose Petal Jam was on warm biscuits. We all start to share some of our Mothers Day memories!<br />
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After we were full and relaxing in the shade I passed out watercolor paper, water brushes and assorted art supplies to encourage everyone to create something. Some had their own sketchbooks, some had sewing, knitting and thats how the last few hours were spent. Chatting and creating beautiful things in my garden.<br />
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It was just what I needed, a dose of friends and family there celebrating our Moms! It was a gift to them as much as to myself. I hope all of you have an amazing Mother's Day and that you take the time to make a mom feel special!<br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-35517694927537910612017-05-02T14:39:00.000-07:002017-05-02T14:39:11.752-07:00It's Time for Tea and a Party with Rose Petal Jam!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am having my Mother's Day Tea Party for friends, students, fellow artists etc. It is a wonderful time to just enjoy my garden with friends and sketch and paint while we all visit. I just happened to be reading the book "The Zoo Keepers Wife" and she mentions in the book about living in Poland and loving Rose Petal Jam. I was intrigued as I always love to make jam but have never even heard of using Roses!! I guess in Europe this is nothing new and much loved. These homespun activities are rarer and rarer here in the states since we are all so busy but I still love to do them. I have an old spirit, I am a homespun homebody, and I can't help it.</div>
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So that peeked my interest and I started Googling Rose Petal Jam. Subsequently, this year, I am making Rose Petal Jam for my Tea Party!! Everything seemed to come together for us to work on the jam. We had just ended a long tour and needed some R&R. Jennifer and I needed a day together, enjoying the outdoors whether painting, gardening or just hanging out always invigorates us. Her and I made this together and we had a blast!! I thought I would share our adventure with you and the recipes we used, yes we used several and changed them a bit.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer helped me collect the most fragrant roses!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Randy made us a bouquet to enjoy while we worked.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We selected roses by fragrance and by color, then we<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is our pinks and we also had reds. Then at the end we<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I then had Jennifer sort through the petals to assure that there were <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is how her roses looked when they were put into jars.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After she was finished sorting and cleaning we measured out our roses and Jenn bruised the petals with sugar to bring out more of their fragrance.</td></tr>
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Once they were done cooking I filled the jars and then inverted them to sterilize the tops. The jars had been sterilized earlier and were just waiting for the boiling mixture.<br />
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We tried several recipes that I found on the internet for Rose Petal Jam. We changed up each batch to see which one we liked the best, which one set up the best etc. Depending on how long you cook each batch you will determine the thickness of the jam. I don't think we followed any of the recipes to the letter, we are like that, rebel canners. It is very sweet but so fragrant! Jennifer's jam was our first batch, we cooked it the least and it is the loosest but it is a golden, fragrant syrup that will be perfect for ice cream, cheese cake and pancakes! </div>
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The next batches ranged from pink to red and since we experimented with pectin and cooking time the pink jam is far more set up than the others. It was a fun way to try several recipes. I loved the sun coming through the jars, they looked like jewels. <br />
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At the end of the day we had lots of beautiful jars of Rose Petal Jam to serve at my Tea Party and give as Mother's Day Gifts. Below are links to several recipes I found. I hope you try one. <br />
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So far we have tried it on toast and now last night for dessert we put it over our ice cream. I opened a Red Rose Petal Jam and it looked beautiful over the vanilla bean ice cream. I will be sure to serve this at my Tea Party in May with scones! Happy Jammin!<br />
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.Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-35916339042609633002017-03-31T00:00:00.000-07:002017-03-31T00:00:04.694-07:00April Fools Day!! Whats the best April Fools Joke you pulled off?I love April 1st, its the beginning of a favorite month, it is a fun day to try to pull a fast one and its my GF's birthday! Happy Birthday Dawn.<br />
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The best joke I almost pulled off, well maybe, was with Jen in therapy. We had been going to Kathy for Jenns therapy for years and years. She knew we were very well versed on all the latest treatment plans and controversial and experimental more holistic options. So on this particular day (April 1)we were in therapy and we were talking to her about stem cell research and cell rejuvenation. I then told her of a doctor we were seeing that had developed a cream that was regrowing limbs and tissue for amputees. Jenn confirmed everything since we had planned this on our trip to our appointment. I was so excited inside, trying not to smile or sound unsure, I remember thinking I couldn't mess this up, it was too good. It took so much restraint to not laugh but I continued. <br />
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Yes, its really amazing!! So its a lot like stem cell treatments as this cream actually causes skin and tissue regeneration. So it obviously won't grow a new limb with bone but it will add tissue so that you could add bone or get a better fit for prosthetics or adaptive limbs. I told her that we had just started the treatment and to let us know if she noticed a difference. Jenn would chime in with some added info to keep her wondering if it was possible. Well I got to about there and her face was so shocked as she tried to process it all I couldn't keep from laughing but it was so good while I had her going!!<br />
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I am going to try to join in on the World Watercolor Groups daily painting challenge and post everyday... if I don't make it at least I have an out..April Fools.<br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-91279545296766871802017-03-29T15:46:00.000-07:002017-03-29T15:46:15.452-07:003 Things you can do to Start Living your Amazingly Creative, Wonderful Life Isn't it wonderful when you wake up with an anticipation in the air. It pulls you out of bed early and beckons to you to come be with me. It makes your heart jump, your pulse race, you just know it is going to be good. Maybe it is more than one thing, maybe a few things that have you more than excited to get up today. This is how life is meant to be experienced. Each and everyday is a completely new opportunity to paint a new canvas in your life. To reach out and grab that golden ring, what are you waiting for?<br />
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<b><i>To help you start each day of the rest of your life with enthusiasm here are 3 tips to start using today.</i></b><br />
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1. <i>Start by finding things to be grateful for</i>, I know you have heard this before but it really works. What you dwell on comes to pass. So if you have a tendency to dwell on the negative side of life try finding something good to focus on as you start your day. For some of you this will take some practice but thats okay! Start small and trust me it will get easier. When you can change your thinking habits from finding the bad to seeing the good the glass does end up being 1/2 full instead of 1/2 empty.<br />
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2. <i>Learn to turn down those negative voices in your head.</i> You know the ones I mean. The ones that are constantly telling you how you can't do it, that you aren't talented enough, or that you don't look good enough, aren't thin enough. The voices from our childhood that always were "looking out for our best interest" by stepping on our dreams. Learn to recognize that voice when it first appears and have a positive response. Here are some examples of the negative voice and then your retort.<br />
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3. <i>Listen to that inner creative voice</i> that is crying out to be heard. Have you always dreamed of writing a book or learning to paint or draw, playing an instrument or learning to sing? What is crying out to be heard? Start to listen and act on this inner creative voice. You have spent all this time keeping it quiet as life got in the way, today its the beginning of a new way of life. Now take an action to start exploring your dreams. When each day begins with the promise of exploring your dreams you can't wait to begin.<br />
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So I ask you, what got you out of bed this morning? Do you approach each day with a zest for living. Knowing in your heart that something amazing is going to happen today just for you! Do you plan your day around the anticipation of it arriving or do you drag out of bed without a plan or goal? After all these years I still can't wait to get up and start something new and exciting. I don't take one minute for granted, its a gift and I will use my time to the best of my abilities.<br />
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<i>This is your life, live it fully, start today by doing something you have been just dreaming about doing. Make it happen for yourself today! </i><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Happy Valentines Day!!</strong></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> I</span><span style="color: black;"> have a gift for you to help you spread the <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">LOVE</span>!!</strong></span></span></div>
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With everything happening today I think its a perfect opportunity to spread some love, to remind the special people in our lives what they mean to us. The comfort a stressed friend, reach out to a neighbor, touch someone around you in a positive way! </div>
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I would love for you to spread some love and so I am giving you this embroidery heart to use as you please but I am also going to draw a name on February 10 to get one of my Valentine bags with some goodies, it could be filled with <em><strong>fabric, patterns, candy, thread</strong></em>???? I am not telling but I want you to get it by Valentines Day so this is only good until the 10th and for people in the states. Hurry and share so you can get your name in the Bag!</div>
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<strong>Several ways to play, This is what you have to do:</strong></div>
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1. Share on FB how you are going to spread the<span style="color: red;"><strong> LOVE</strong></span> this Valentines day with your heart, make sure you use the hashtag<strong><em> #desireesdesignsisspreadingthelove</em></strong> so I can add you to the drawing or Leave a comment on my post on FB or Instagram</div>
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2. If you make a bag and share it on your page ,tag me I will put your name in the drawing again. For those not on social media reply to this email and I will add your name. Remember to let me know how to contact you incase you win! I will announce the winner on FB, Instagram on<strong> February 10th</strong>.</div>
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3.For people who own my pattern or CD find my<a alt="https://www.facebook.com/groups/191019838045807/" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/191019838045807/" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" track="on"> Fabulous Folded Bag Page on FB </a> join in for another chance to win. In this group we will be sharing new ideas,have free give aways, images, and new embroidery and applique designs too. I think we need our own group so we can share what awesome bags everyone is making!!</div>
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4. I would love it if you would share the link for people to purchase the pattern but that's up to you. <a alt="http://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Patterns/Bags-and-Totes/p/Fabulous-Folded-Bags-x3160119.htm" href="http://www.desireesdesigns.com/shop/Patterns/Bags-and-Totes/p/Fabulous-Folded-Bags-x3160119.htm" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" track="on">Fabulous Folded Bags</a> no pressure, this is about spreading love and giving you a gift.</div>
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I also am giving you an<strong> digitized embroidery image of a heart</strong> for your Valentines Bags. When I tell people about Fabulous Folded Bags at the shows I always tell everyone how I assembly line make them at the Holidays and I do! I love to fill them with goodies and send them to special people in my life!</div>
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If you don't have the bag pattern you can get it <a alt="https://desireesdesigns.rainadmin.com/shop/Patterns/Bags-and-Totes.htm" href="https://desireesdesigns.rainadmin.com/shop/Patterns/Bags-and-Totes.htm" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" track="on">here</a>, if you are interested in the Embroidery CD you can get it <a alt="https://desireesdesigns.rainadmin.com/shop/Embroidery/Fabulous-Folded-Bag-Companion-CD.htm" href="https://desireesdesigns.rainadmin.com/shop/Embroidery/Fabulous-Folded-Bag-Companion-CD.htm" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" track="on">here</a>! This is our best selling pattern since it makes so many bags!! We have sold thousands.</div>
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I hope you win the <span style="color: red;">Valentines Bag</span> and Enjoy your gift while you spread some <span style="color: red;">Love</span>!! Make sure you sign up for my Newsletter to get all the News early!</div>
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Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-30759490698376204492016-11-14T08:11:00.001-08:002016-11-14T08:27:08.985-08:00Our Crazy trip to Houston<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;">My 60th birthday party was on Oct 17th and Randy surprised me with a party of family and friends. It was an amazing evening and I loved it! But, we think it was this outing that caused us all to come down with a really bad cold before we left. We could feel it coming on and with the crazy hours, lack of sleep, stress we knew we couldn't avoid this bullet! I got it first then Jennifer and finally Randy. The weather didn't help and right before our trip we were hit with a thunder storm that blew out our refrigerator in the garage. With a few days to go I now had to clean that out and try and save our food, but we were too late. We continued to push ourselves to finish in time but it was getting almost impossible to keep our eyes open at night. I was cutting fabric in the garage on my cutting table and noticed a stream of water coming from the water heater. I thought, OH NO!! What now! I originally thought it was a sign the water heater was going out but we came to find that we had developed an under the slab leak and the plumber suggested us rerouting our plumbing!!! WHAT?? NO, we are going to HOUSTON! So for the final few days before our trip we played the game of turning off and on our water as needed. We would deal with this when we got home I still had to sew! On the final day we started our day at 8am, packing, packaging, cleaning the pool, watering plants, shopping, washing clothes, sewing and finally finished at 1:30 am, Randy was still burning the last of the CD's at that time. We had packed the van that day, filling it to the brim with boxes and product. The roof was also loaded with tables and pattern racks. Finally at 2am we loaded up Jennifer, the dog and then packed in the last of the items all around Jennifer and began our crazy journey. As we rounded the corner we began our check list, did you turn off the water? Yes, "Did you turn on the lights?", Yes, " Did you remember the paperwork and our name tags? Yes. Jenn did we get all your meds? Yes, Did someone bring phone chargers? I did! What about Chloe's costume? This constant stream of questioning continued for several minutes until I felt we had totally exhausted all the possibilities and that we had not forgotten anything. Anything we were supposed to bring, anything we were supposed to do to button up the house, people to call, etc. And so we settled in to our long drive. </span><span style="background-color: white;">By this time I was really feeling terrible, the long hours and constant work had drained my system and now the cold was zapping the last bit of energy I had. The van was packed so tightly I felt like a sardine and I was surrounded by pillows and food and next to me was a stack of quilts that I was supposed to sew on my drive into Houston. I had brought everything I needed to sew on the binding and as I began the trip I didn't see how I could manage anything else. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Miracles do happen! And Randy managed to drive all night and until about 2pm the next day so that we could reach our first destination in our trip. He had calculated out how many hours he needed to drive each day so that we would arrive on time. He had a schedule and he was going to make sure we made it. I slept, or tried to but there was no getting comfortable in that seat and Jennifer and I managed to sleep off and on until daylight. We needed to stop and rearrange boxes so we could tilt Jennifers wheelchair back so she could get some sleep, that helped and we were on the road again. Her chair has been broken for months and getting it fixed is another story but I managed to beg enough that they came out and replaced her battery so her chair would at least run. Thankful for that we felt we could handle the other issues until our return. That next morning as she awoke and we decided to make a stop at a rest stop for her and the dog we realized her chair was stuck in the reclining position! She couldn't get it to return to upright and we could not move her or get her out of the van. Randy managed to play with the cables and the connections until finally the chair squealed and returned to upright. Our new rule for the next few days was <b>no reclining</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">By the time we reached Houston we had a broken windshield and I had spilt coffee on my quilts sitting next to me waiting to be bound. Thank God one of my mug rugs had caught most of the coffee but I still spent a half an hour in a gas station restroom scrubbing the others. It was not an easy trip this year. The southern route we took which was shorter was also less populated and the rest stops didn't really have wheelchair accessible bathrooms if you can believe that. It added to our crazy story but we would lay in bed at night and share the positive and we were thankful for our trip! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">But something wonderful and crazy happens when you arrive, the building is filled with people all scrambling to set up and there is an <b>energy</b> and <b>excitement</b> that takes over. All those long hours filled with doubts of why are we doing this seem to fade away and we're filled with the anticipation of seeing friends, colleagues, shop owners, distributors and you, the end user, the quilter I design for. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jenn and Kristin of Fiber on a Whim have tons of fun hanging out at the show!</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Our booth is not complicated like some of the big companies. They have crews that actually come in and build their booths. You can hear the hum of drills, screw guns and fork lifts moving these large containers around the convention center. Its best that Jennifer stays out of this wild flurry of activity and vehicles by staying within the safety of our hotel room. Our booth consists of hanging quilts mainly, deciding where and how we want the booth to flow. This year we had decided to not only do Quilt Market which is the wholesale part of the show for the shop owners and distributors but to also stay to sell to the public at Festival. Our single booth for Market will be redesigned as we opened up to a double booth for the public. Its crazy and fun with a hum of activity as everyone is scrambling to set up before Quilt Markets opening day and Sample spree. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Booth for Market. See our new Hedgehog Fabric line Quilt in the middle?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our newest fabric line and Hedgehog Quilt pattern designed by Larene at The Quilted Button</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Sample Spree is a 2 hour, pre-sale event where the shop owners can buy samples or sample packs of items that are normally sold in large quantities. For example, Moda Fabrics sell their new fabric lines in pre-cut bundles so shops can buy their favorite lines and take them back to the shop to create projects before the fabric actually arrives. Each vendor there has a special Sample Spree package. This is a very popular event and the women line up for hours ahead of time to assure that they get in and get what they are after first. Needless to say the popular fabric companies often sell out before Sample Spree is over. We have done this event for years and find it crazy fun. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A small part of a very long line waiting to get into Sample Spree</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Before the show begins and while we have been busy in the vendors section setting up, a whole different crew has been hanging the show quilts in a large area next to us. This part of the show will not be viewed until Festival when the public arrives. It is a wonderful time for us as vendors to walk through these exhibits and look at them. I often have an art quilt in the show so its fun to get some pictures before the show begins and the crowds arrive. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilting Treasures Booth and my new fabric line on display on the end cap! Buyers come in from all over to look at and purchase the fabric lines </td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The show is filled with meetings, orders, promoting, marketing along with trying to run around and shop and visit other booths. It starts early and ends late.and then we start the hunt for somewhere to eat and what to eat. To make things easy we could just eat in the hotel but the food is not great and its very expensive. We often opt to walk to another restaurant in the area if the weather allows. During the show was Halloween so many people were dressed up and we took this opportunity to let Chloe have some fun too! The people at the show look forward to seeing Chloe's Halloween costume for that year! She is often the subject of peoples photos and attention. But sometimes you meet the most unusual produce in the elevator!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The next few days are a blur and on Monday at 4pm Quilt Market 2016 is over. This is when many of the companies begin to tear their booths down and move out since they do not sell to the public. This is total chaos, organized chaos, but its still wild. People can tear down a booth much faster than setting one up. For the first time we aren't leaving and we settle back and just move our stuff to the center of our booth. As many move out the Exhibit Hall is redesigned for Festival, we now have a double booth to decorate and the layout is all different. We pull in our tables and wrap everything up and will wait until morning to begin the redesign. We will have Tuesday and part of Wednesday to set up for Festival before Preview night, Wednesday at 5pm. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We have never done Festival before and although we have heard about it we underestimated how many people would attend. We thought we had brought enough patterns to get us through the show but ran out of 6 of our patterns fairly early in the show. We also ran out of flyers and business cards which put us at a disadvantage. I had no idea the size of this show and will plan for that next year! It was amazing to see the streams of people that first night over take our booth and fill it to capacity. It was exciting and scary at the same time. Jennifer was parked right outside our booth, next to an small wall to protect her and Chloe from the herds of people running through the show that first night, trying to buy up the things that they felt would be gone by Saturday. I had no idea!! They said over 55,000 people had pre-bought tickets and that didn't take into account how many people just come and buy their tickets at the door. I don't have the total numbers but I am anxious to find out. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Festival is the biggest Quilt show in the country and I can say that I live through it!! We started every morning at 9:30 and it was over at 7:00pm. The constant stream of people made it almost impossible to leave the booth for lunch or to even go to the bathroom. One day during a slow down I ran to the bathroom and when I returned Randy was buried in people! He had texted my phone the word <b>"HELP"</b> but with all the noise I didn't hear it and was only gone a few minutes. Jennifer even ended up buying us lunch a few days and carefully transporting it back to our booth. One day we had to go look for her and found her on the second floor, trapped since no one would hold the elevator for her. By the end of the day we were often tired and hungry and came to find out early that all these extra people that come for Festival meant that the local restaurants were very busy and to eat, even in the Hotel, was often a 2 hour wait. Some vendors don't stay local and must then drive to there lodging and find or make their dinners. We waited that first night to eat but figured out a plan of leaving a bit early to put our name in before the show let out. It worked and we managed to stay fed for the next few days. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Everywhere we go Chloe seems to be the center of attention and the sign on her back that says service dog, please ask to pet me, is hard to enforce all the time. Some times you just need to let the love happen!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Jennifer and I managed to see Susan Carlson's exhibit and giant Alligator quilt before the show closed! Impressive!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Our trip home was filled with crazy weather, challenging road conditions and long days of driving. Jennifer always chooses a book for us to listen to on our trip and we get very engrossed in those but this year we were streaming the election results on our drive home. I won't comment either way but it was historic and kept us all awake and alert as we made our way to our final hotel stay. We knew when we had hit Flagstaff we were almost home. One more day of driving and we would be pulling into our driveway and sleeping in our bed!! That is an awesome thought. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This is just our story, one small story in a maze of stories. During this show we heard of vendors in car accidents, one of the vendors had his trailer and all his product stolen, family deaths while they were away and more. We feel blessed to have been able to attend the show with only minor issues and lots of rewards. We made new friends, visited old friends, met up with cross country friends and across the world friends. We even snuck in a family dinner at our favorite restaurant, Guadalajara's in downtown. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This is just one of the crazy, untold stories of traveling to work these shows. I can say it was amazing, exhausting, a lot of hard work yet fun, exciting and full of energy. I came away motivated and encouraged that the stress of adding machine embroidery to our line was well worth the effort. As we were breaking down our booth that last night I remember feeling so satisfied, like I had run a marathon and come out a winner! That we had done it and done it well. The feed back from the quilters at Festival was so wonderful and I loved hearing how much they loved my designs and quilt patterns. I never really hear much of that at Market so that part was so encouraging. That is really why we do what we do, we love creating and we love creating for you. Hearing your feed back fills our hearts and inspires us even more. It feels the same when I teach, that reward of sharing something with others is just so special. Randy and I continued to discuss the work that needed to be done when we got home with a new tone in our voice. It was that feeling of doing it again and the excitement about moving on to our next designs. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>We are home</u></b>, dealing with the things that need to be taken care of now, filling orders, shipping, following up on leads and contacts. Its not over, its just a flow, from one show to the next one in January. We don't really do a lot of trade shows and have a appreciation for those who do. Its hard work, long hours, its so much more than a few days at the show. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">So with all that said, I hope you enjoyed taking our trip with us. Sharing the ups and downs of this creative life we share. I hope the next time you attend a quilt show you will have a better understanding of what goes into making it all come together for you to have fun buying patterns and fabrics, nick nacks and new tools to use in your sewing rooms. The work involved to haul all the sewing machines and tables for you to try. Its all about getting us all together, in one place where we can admire, learn from, buy from and share our love for this industry! Its about sharing this love of Quilting with each other!! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-84750717499749773622016-09-18T21:02:00.004-07:002016-09-18T21:02:53.947-07:00Join me for a free webinar! Tips and strategies to take the craze out of the holidaze!I have been so busy getting ready for the big quilt show in October since we are creating all new products. Its been both exciting and crazy all at the same time. Even with all the new things happening here at Desiree's Designs I still have my normal, everyday type of things just like you that I need to get done. I don't seem to have those cleaning and cooking fairies that come in and clean up for me during the night. To fit it all in and still love what I do without going crazy I need to have a plan! I often am asked how I manage to get so much stuff done in the same 24 hours that we all have. I wouldn't be able to do half of what I do in my business if I didn't have things written down and scheduled. I can almost hear you now..<br />
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This will be a fun filled hour where you will take the time to actually write it all down. You know there is power in words and in the written word. Just by setting the intention and committing to getting it done things begin to happen. Won't you join me, its FREE!<br />
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I would also love it if you share you tips with me here! I will compile them and put it together as a download for everyone at the webinar. I love organizational tips and I am sure we can all glean from each other! I hope to see you on OCT 1, at 5pm PST. <a href="https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/17330/about">Sign up here!</a><br />
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<br />Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-32859412079830893212016-03-01T03:00:00.000-08:002016-03-10T14:12:45.560-08:00Blog Hop Giveaway for the Fiber Art Connection- Day 1- Desiree HabichtHi everyone, its Desiree Habicht and I am so excited to share some exciting news with you! I have been working on a dream of mine! A place where fiber artists could come together to create a community and learn from some of the best. A safe place to post work and get help. A place to feel connected to other like minded artists while building a tool box full of techniques to help take your art to the next level. A place where everyone is welcome, a place where circumstances wont keep you from being your creative self! That place is called <a href="http://www.fiberartconnection.com/">The Fiber Art Connection</a>.<br />
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I have gathered 8 of the best Fiber Art Instructors from around the world to teach you some amazing techniques and connect with you so you can learn right from your home! This week all 8 of us are having a blog hop to share a little bit about ourselves and the special class we are teaching in Session One. Make sure you check out t<a href="http://www.fiberartconnection.com/what-is-fac.html">he site and save your seat</a>! Registration <b>CLOSES</b> on March 15, 2016</div>
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Each Artist has contributed some awesome prizes for our Artist Goody Basket, filled with items that will be useful in our classes that one lucky person will win!</div>
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<li>Leaving a comment on each blog by answering the artists question</li>
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<li>3/1: <a href="http://myclothesline.blogspot.com/2016/03/blog-hop-giveaway-for-fiber-art.html" target="_blank">Desiree Habicht</a> (You are here)</li>
<li>3/2: <a href="http://www.candiedfabrics.com/2016/03/02/blog-hop-fiber-art-connection-online-class/">Candy Glendening</a> </li>
<li>3/3: <a href="http://www.textileevolution.com/index.php/easyblog/entry/take-a-leap-and-grow">Liz Kettle</a></li>
<li>3/4: <a href="http://blog.roxanelessa.com/fiber-art-connection-blog-hop-prize-giveaway/">Roxane Lessa</a></li>
<li>3/7: <a href="https://ruthchandlerdesignsblog.wordpress.com/">Ruth Chandler</a></li>
<li>3/8: <a href="https://uniquestitching.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/i-am-part-of-the-fibre-art-connection-and-a-blog-hop/">Cecile Whatman</a></li>
<li>3/9: <a href="http://deborahbabin.com/fiber-art-connection-blog-hop-enter-to-win-a-big-prize/">Deborah Babin</a></li>
<li>3/10: <a href="http://studio78notes.blogspot.com/2016/03/blog-hop-giveaway.html">Rayna Gillman</a></li>
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<b>Today it all about ME!</b>!! Yeah. My name is Desiree Habicht and in Session One I will be teaching you how to use colored pencils, my favorite being Inktense pencils to create a beautiful small art quilt. I will also be showing you some techniques for textures, resists and other ways you can use these pencils in your fiber art!!</div>
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My studio is a converted bedroom in my home but I also have other work areas around the house. For instance, part of the garage is a cutting room, part of my bedroom is a sketching and painting place, my closet hold much of my fabric lines and the guest room is full of art! LOL My husband says the house is really my studio! My actual studio room is usually in a bit of a mess. Since its a bedroom I can close it off from viewing and leave things out as I work. This way if I can work for a short time it is ready for me to pop in and create!</div>
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HMMM, that is hard since I love all color! I think I love greens and oranges. I think of nature when I see them, fall, holidays, all the good things for me!</div>
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Cook, clean, answer the phone or go to bed! I just want to keep working until I want to stop</div>
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I would fly across the country and view all the amazing National parks from the air! </div>
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I am teaching how to use colored pencil, watercolor pencil and/or Inktense pencil on your fiber art to create some amazing effects. We will be creating a small piece and then we will be discussing how to enhance your Fiber art in other ways with these sticks of color! I will also show them how to make them completely permanent and washable as well as colorfast. I will be teaching how to do some textures and faux finishes without anything else but your colored pencil. I want my students to learn how they can create amazing detail and depth in their quilts or create complete quilts with colored pencils. They are only limited by their own imaginations.<br />
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So my question to you is what is your favorite season to color? Fall with its rich oranges and reds? Spring with its fresh pinks and lime greens, Summer with its hot yellows and blues or winter with its greys, whites and purples?<br />
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Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-52301700487994552092016-02-15T15:51:00.000-08:002016-02-15T15:51:29.486-08:00The Fiber Art Connection is open for Registration!!!<div style="text-align: left;">
I am so excited to finally reveal something that I have been working on for almost a year. It has had its ups and downs but today it is really happening and I am so excited!! I couldn't wait to share it with all of you! </div>
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Today the official registration opens and classes start on March 15th! This is a program so dear to my heart, a way to connect teachers and students that might not have the opportunity to travel for classes. I was one of those, many years ago, struggling to build my art quilting tool box and I had no one I could ask for help. Due to a family tragedy I was unable to travel and so wanted to have some connection with other artists and creatives. It was my hearts desire to never let others be left out, we now have a place to connect, to learn, to ask questions, to get the answers and help from those who are leading our industry! I also had a dream of artists working together to create a unique artist community, working together in each session.<br />
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In The Fiber Art Connection Artists work together to provide students a session that has a full series of classes to offer everyone. There are 8 Artists, 10 weeks filled with creative joy! Come over and meet the art<a href="http://www.fiberartconnection.com/">ists, learn about their classes! It is that community feel I want for </a>The Fiber Art Connection not just a static classroom environment! I want a feeling of family, community as we all work together to share talents, strengths and our expertise with others out their that desire the same. A place where Fiber Artists can learn how to move their art forward into shows, a business, or just for fun. I hope you will take a moment and check out the <a href="http://www.fiberartconnection.com/">website</a> and see if this is the perfect fit for you! This is Session 1 and we are all so excited to share stitching, painting, collage, layering, colored pencils, design and composition, how to enter shows and more. This is a whole new experience, a new vision for Fiber Art. Share this with your friends and join us in this special place filled with talent, friendship and community.<br />
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See you there!Desiree's Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047772987859831429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22095299.post-10765398325702160102016-01-14T09:45:00.001-08:002016-01-14T09:45:45.421-08:00Making my "BELIEVE" Box- a fun repurposing tutorial with a box and painted canvas!When I choose my word each year I like to somehow turn it into art, either a painting, a quilt, a something special that I can have in my studio to remind me of my intention for the year. This year, as you all know, my word is "BELIEVE"! As I was pondering what to put my word on I was straightening up from the holidays and was putting all the tea away from a gift I received. It was a gift box of different teas and when the boxes were put away I still had a wooden box that just couldn't be thrown away!!<br />
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I have been creating these wonderful pieces of painted canvas. I buy rolls of primed canvas and then I paint them with friends, with my grandkids, as classes and then they sit in an almost finished state, rolled up until I decide to use them to create something magical. I love them so much that half of the battle is cutting them up. I think I would like to wall paper my studio in them because they make me feel happy! They are bold, bright and wildly designed. All intuitive and nothing ever planned. This seemed like the perfect project for one of my pieces. I choose one that my grandkids helped me paint!</div>
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I set the box onto the fabric piece and marked it, my plan was to wrap it from the bottom up the sides and then piece the inside. </div>
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Never having done this before it seemed to make sense but the fact that I was going to cut this up was a bit nerve racking. None the less, nothing ventured nothing gained and I pushed through and made my marks and cut out the corner sections and trimmed off the excess canvas. </div>
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Next I set the box onto my marked square and began to roll the sides up the sides of the box. I rubbed and burnished all the canvas to make sure there were no air bubbles and that my canvas was tight to the surface. </div>
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I then started to audition pieces or the inside, saving one for the bottom of the inside that was my favorite. I also had to add other strips from other canvases to make the sides work without piecing them. </div>
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After I wrapped the sides and burnished them down I took a razor knife and trimmed off the excess on top of the sides. Being careful to keep my fingers out of the way so as to avoid all injuries and blood on my project!</div>
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I next added some of the inside wall pieces and then added the one inside bottom piece that I would have also wrap up two of the inside walls as well as the bottom. Carefully trimming again.</div>
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Next I painted the Mod Podge over the corners and edges to make sure everything stays down. Next I spent some time with Acrylic paint pens and gel pens finishing up the details and writing things on my canvas that makes it personal to me. This part of the project is so special and also adds so much detail to the painted shapes which gives it a finished feeling. I also painted the top edge black. After I was done I then sealed it with Mod Podge over the entire box.</div>
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** Word of Wisdom, sadly I didn't give my gel pens time to cure, I think they probably needed a few days and so the white smeared and had to be reapplied when the Mod Podge was dry. I still love it but suggest some drying time before sealing or use a spray sealer. Enjoy!</div>
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I love my box and I will use it to hold things I believe in for the New Year, I can also set it on my book shelves as inspiration. </div>
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