tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post6595811988517155240..comments2024-03-08T01:37:39.323-05:00Comments on Getting Stitched on the Farm: Interview with Cheryl Rezendes - Author of Fabric Surface Design + GiveawayKristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-23809615898804014572013-05-19T16:47:27.846-04:002013-05-19T16:47:27.846-04:00My summer list includes making paper beads, making...My summer list includes making paper beads, making polymer clay beads, and lots of crocheting (with the a/c ON) while watching baseball.Jane B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05573477336378601034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-54382135445669391832013-05-19T13:19:00.393-04:002013-05-19T13:19:00.393-04:00A friend and I are starting with roving, spinning,...A friend and I are starting with roving, spinning, plying, knitting and then fulling; we are making rugs. It has been a great experience, and we will probably still be at it this summer. The rugs are getting longer and longer. Fun. KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-18331177107822937832013-05-19T11:41:54.518-04:002013-05-19T11:41:54.518-04:00Thanks for the contest- I have a stash if chipped ...Thanks for the contest- I have a stash if chipped & cracked pottery pieces I hope to use and recycle it onto several clay pots...time is my enemy! I also have several fingerless mitts in my mix of hoping to do!<br />Johalley on RAVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-49681774428380152812013-05-19T09:32:16.460-04:002013-05-19T09:32:16.460-04:00I want to work on surface design and resists are a...I want to work on surface design and resists are at the top of my list!dancindebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351920932440815184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-49602212288761656772013-05-18T13:15:22.227-04:002013-05-18T13:15:22.227-04:00Encaustic!Encaustic!lmnophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583029611267465229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-18942917652469053572013-05-18T09:31:52.117-04:002013-05-18T09:31:52.117-04:00Summer does make me want to do a lot of crafting a...Summer does make me want to do a lot of crafting and learning. I just started making books and I want to explore that more. I want to lots of crafting with my kids - dyeing paper with food color (a class on Creativebug!) and marbling paper. I also would like to weave, make paper, learn to sew better and now, after reading this interview, I want to try some surface design on fabric! <br /><br />Triciatjfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767028004292737573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-89835990562275364302013-05-17T16:26:29.299-04:002013-05-17T16:26:29.299-04:00I'd love to be the winner of this book! I'...I'd love to be the winner of this book! I've been doing some soy batik and snow dyeing and stamping my own carvings on fabric and I'm about to do some dye paste printing. Turtlemoonimpressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178649128269650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-87420549514856706062013-05-17T14:42:47.670-04:002013-05-17T14:42:47.670-04:00I'd like to do more painting on silk; I've...I'd like to do more painting on silk; I've only done it once, with great results.<br /><br />I've seen Cheryl's book, and she really spilled the beans... in a good way... about surface design!<br /><br />DianeSojourner Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771679118636379649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-45046049749077060002013-05-17T14:20:18.688-04:002013-05-17T14:20:18.688-04:00That looks like a great book! I just got a really...That looks like a great book! I just got a really nice fancy camera and I want to learn how to use it, not just relying on the automatic setting. I am also itching to do some natural dyeing. I did some many years ago but there are new plants to try out and I would like to use my hand spun yarn this time. gnlmutti at gmailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-14963201703956760162013-05-17T13:08:08.766-04:002013-05-17T13:08:08.766-04:00I am planing to try marbling on fabric. I love exp...I am planing to try marbling on fabric. I love experimental approaches, where the outcome is not totally controllable. Dorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713363632731292854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-70504190523308395272013-05-17T12:37:03.524-04:002013-05-17T12:37:03.524-04:00I've done some gelatin monoprinting but want t...I've done some gelatin monoprinting but want to make a whole lot of fabric using this technique to use to create a body of work of art quilts. I can't wait to get started.Regina B Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377568746998756667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-16734603086554810272013-05-17T12:02:56.225-04:002013-05-17T12:02:56.225-04:00For too long I've been wanting to try dyeing -...For too long I've been wanting to try dyeing - fiber or yarn. Summer would be ideal for doing that outside her in Michigan. Your book review reminded me of the many surface design techniques I want to explore.<br />MiriamUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600782043405299788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-4479919206935600072013-05-17T10:23:24.688-04:002013-05-17T10:23:24.688-04:00This book looks fascinating and I enjoyed your int...This book looks fascinating and I enjoyed your interview. I'd love a chance at winning the book.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238626925449125772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-12155052797976989642013-05-17T10:19:37.277-04:002013-05-17T10:19:37.277-04:00This book is full of wonderful ideas and advice--I...This book is full of wonderful ideas and advice--I could have a good time with it as I make fabric books for my grandson's 2nd birthday in August.<br />Thanks for the opportunity.<br />NancyNancy Gilpinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-82021212453770037852013-05-17T10:11:13.373-04:002013-05-17T10:11:13.373-04:00Learning to use thickened dyes has been on my list...Learning to use thickened dyes has been on my list for a while. I am hoping to get a chance this summer.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805715306288093284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-35973166910153952032013-05-17T07:48:04.166-04:002013-05-17T07:48:04.166-04:00The passionate use of colour and hand dyeing cloth...The passionate use of colour and hand dyeing cloth has been a focus, and now I want to focus in on marbling and using the carregenin and fluid acrylics to create some very spectacular results that are all original. This reference book would be so valuable to my students at St. Lawrence College as well. Thanks for the opportunity to join in.<br />BethanyBethany Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381147194656828768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-65004119970083333772013-05-16T23:42:37.908-04:002013-05-16T23:42:37.908-04:00I would like to dye some pfd fabric with natural d...I would like to dye some pfd fabric with natural dyes made from native plants. AND, would like to do some monoprinting using my Gelliarts plate.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257653492413731147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-52563305507137630932013-05-16T21:28:00.387-04:002013-05-16T21:28:00.387-04:00Dyeing with indigo is on my list.Dyeing with indigo is on my list.tesuquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821005870254436210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-36221641083494680632013-05-16T20:58:18.028-04:002013-05-16T20:58:18.028-04:00I really want to try screen printing. Also mono pr...I really want to try screen printing. Also mono printing. I love trying new things.Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197195816929534487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-77282469438161080612013-05-16T20:49:59.294-04:002013-05-16T20:49:59.294-04:00I am hoping to try some new surface design techniq...I am hoping to try some new surface design techniques this summer, so this book is right on time. Thank you for the opportunity to win.Linda Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007335852398915438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-9302534409378481002013-05-16T19:37:09.104-04:002013-05-16T19:37:09.104-04:00This book looks like an amazing tome of inspiratio...This book looks like an amazing tome of inspiration - something I need! =0) I've been sewing/quilting for 40+ yrs and am always wanting to learn something new. This summer I plan to try shibori and block printing on fabric. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book, if I don't I'll definitely be purchasing a copy. KittyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092101319008047065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-47492135170978364792013-05-16T19:08:29.050-04:002013-05-16T19:08:29.050-04:00I just bought sticky-backed foam and am about to c...I just bought sticky-backed foam and am about to create my own stamps. I'm psyched! Best of luck with all your projects, Kristin!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183418679958542455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-90733326635441473172013-05-16T18:55:21.615-04:002013-05-16T18:55:21.615-04:00Well, I have commited to read 25 books by August....Well, I have commited to read 25 books by August.......that will keep me pretty busy. Do plan to sew some baby clothes and sow (or plant) some new hydrangeas.<br /><br />Books looks awesome!Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073487753859710683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-89352375958277397512013-05-16T18:23:36.207-04:002013-05-16T18:23:36.207-04:00I just tried sun printing for the first time and h...I just tried sun printing for the first time and have a Gelli plate on order, so I can't wait to try that. This book looks fabulous!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623379507755101505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-48441955751159116222013-05-16T17:21:42.287-04:002013-05-16T17:21:42.287-04:00Would love to have this book! With a move in store...Would love to have this book! With a move in store I need to keep it small so will be dyeing lots of wool yarn with the bag full of Easter Egg Dye I bought for 10 cents after the holiday.janice pdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627735016408777385noreply@blogger.com