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Post by Frances on Mar 3, 2015 22:50:44 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 3, 2015 22:59:57 GMT
The number one thing for me is the camera. I take photos of everything and most of the steps of things too. So that's my guess.
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Post by Ali Iceloff on Mar 3, 2015 23:00:18 GMT
Frances----I've got to get some marbles! Thank you!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 3, 2015 23:52:26 GMT
I'm with Ruth, the camera. You're always so good at adding pics to your posts. :-)
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Post by Frances on Mar 4, 2015 2:12:26 GMT
Yes, it is the Camera - of course I do not use the Brownie in the photo - that was my Mom's from the 1950's Using the marbles on the red glove - they are $1 a bag at Dollar Tree - they were a big help rubbing the curved surface - the roving is on a plastic dishwashing glove filled with rice. feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/ijeh3seh2rhfy29s6xy6.jpgAttachments:
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 4, 2015 3:48:24 GMT
You are really good at figuring out ways to do things. You are a handy person to know.
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Post by Frances on Mar 4, 2015 4:00:24 GMT
You are really good at figuring out ways to do things. You are a handy person to know. That is quite a compliment - thank you - I am working on something now that if it works I will be really excited to share. I sometimes have trouble sleeping and I lay in bed think alot about what I am working on. I thought about glueing the marbles on a board and decided there was not enough surface area so used the flat glass beads. And then the marbles came to mind when I was rubbing something on the bead board. I find it easier to use the marbles for rubbing and use the beard board to roll on.
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Post by lyn on Mar 4, 2015 7:51:10 GMT
Frances, the bag of marbles for curved surface rubbing is a great idea!
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Post by koffipot on Mar 4, 2015 9:21:30 GMT
Marbles are a good idea for curved surfaces. I'll have to fish some out of the bottom of a flower vase! I popped into a charity shop the other day, got a gorgeous green silk scarf and spotted a large bowl of those glass beads with a flat surface. So glue gun at the ready, I'm going to make a rubbing board and also a couple of smaller hand held ones. But first, the library has just mailed to say the Sheila Smith book I ordered is in, together with another re. silk painting. Rush, rush, rush, they close at midday today.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 5, 2015 0:09:34 GMT
Judith, did you by chance order Sheila Smith’s new book, "Felt Fabric Designs”? I bought it as a Christmas present to myself….it’s terrific!
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Post by Ali Iceloff on Mar 5, 2015 3:45:38 GMT
Judith, did you by chance order Sheila Smith’s new book, "Felt Fabric Designs”? I bought it as a Christmas present to myself….it’s terrific! Hi! Is there a place I can see this book's table of contents? The amazon reviews are all over the place....but I really like the other Sheila smith books I have.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 5, 2015 4:12:58 GMT
Felt Fabric Designs is a 2013 publication. Her latest is Felt to Stitch. I haven't found a table of contents for any of her books.
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Post by koffipot on Mar 5, 2015 7:40:14 GMT
I ordered "Felt to Stitch", which is a good publication, though much of it is fairly basic. The other is "Handpainting Fabric" by Michelle Newman & Margaret Allyson, which is of great interest as I'm trying to expand my painting and dyeing techniques. It's never a bad idea to borrow from the library before investing in a book which may not suit one's needs.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 5, 2015 14:05:39 GMT
Good point, Judith! I have quite a few of those books collecting dust on my shelves.
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Post by Ali Iceloff on Mar 5, 2015 14:16:16 GMT
I actually have a previous version of her felt to stitch....I think this is a revision? I'm looking for more textural surface design...or maybe more three dimensional is the right way to describe it....I'll see I can borrow the felt design book from a regional library
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