Fall Ornaments, Part One

It was so pretty and crisp this morning that I decided to start on a "Fall Ornament" project. 

 The first thing I did was to wash & dry a few batik fabrics previously purchased from Hannah's Quilts.  I put a little white vinegar in the rinse cycle to be sure all the dyes were set properly.  You usually do not have to do this with most batik fabrics, but I have had a couple of lengths that wanted to run a little, so I always prewash, set with vinegar & dry before working with it.

After both lengths I had selected were dry, I ironed them with some Mary Ellen's Best Press.  This gives the fabric good body without the problem of starch or sizing flaking.

I then used a yellow (large size) Clover yoyo maker with Sulky Blendable size 12 quilting cotton to sew a yoyo.  Afterwards, I added a Czechoslovakian art glass button to the center. (Which is the first image featured on today's post.)  Now the ornament is ready for tatting additions, which will be featured in tomorrow's post.

This afternoon & evening, I will be spending my Halloween making more Fall themed yoyo ornaments while watching the monster shows on Discovery & H2 channels!

Have a wonderful Halloween full of tatting fun!

Until timorrow~

Happy Tatting!



Bali Prints

I had a wonderful time at Hannah's Quilts yesterday!  So wonderful that I decided to go through my stash and pick out some of my favorite Bali prints.

This is just a small sampling of the goodies I've purchased from Marie.  The gorgeous teal is handwoven silk!  (Also from Bali.)  My favorite chatelaine is draped over the fabrics along with some Osmina pearl cabochons and an abolone cabochon.  Aren't these just fantastic!  This is one reason why I so highly recommend Hannah's Quilts.  Marie stocks fabulous fabrics you would not necessarily find elsewhere.  I love her eclectic & funky fabrics!

Aside from rummaging through my fabric stash, I made a list of needed items for upcoming projects.  I will be ordering a few goodies over the next several weeks and will share when they arrive & are subsequently used in pieces.

The plans for the weekend are: 

1.  Begin cleaning out and renovating my atelier.

2.  Fix up my outdoor tatting areas.  (I need mums & pansies!!!)

3.  Tat a goody for a "surprise" next week.

4.  Work on some pine needle baskets and trays.

5.  Bake some treats for the tatting week ahead.

NOTE:  the October Piney Woods Event is still going on!  To enter, click the google "Follow this Site" button just below the poll.  Current followers are automatically entered.  Deadline is October 24th.  The winner will be selected via a random number generator on the 25th & notified via email.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend full of tatting adventures.  Until next week~

Happy Tatting!

Hannah's Quilts

Today I would like to share with you the source for most of my fabulous fabric stash:

Hannah's Quilts & Crafts is located at 402 St. Peter Loop Road in Choudrant, LA, which is not far from my Piney Woods haven.  Marie Lee is the owner of this wonderful store and I cannot say enough good things about the store or her!  She has been a true blessing to me professionally and personally.  I get the biggest artistic boost of inspiration from the beautiful fabrics that grace her store!  Marie has been so wonderful encouraging Jocelin and myself in our fiber art endeavors.

Here are some of the batiks she carries.  You will not believe the fabulous selection she has available!

And lots of templates, books, notions, & gadgets!

This quilt is made with some of the Kaffe Fasset & Westminster fabrics. 

As is this one.  Aren't the colors fantastic?!?

You may visit Marie's online store at: http://www.hannahsquilts.com/ and email her via hannahsquilts@gmail.com .  The store itself is open Mon.-Fri. from 8-5, & Sat. 8-2.  The phone number is (318) 251-0314.  If you wish to find some fantastic fabric for your next project be sure to check out Hannah's Quilts & tell them Rachel sent you!

Many thanks to Marie Lee for putting up with me & my kid for so many years!  We greatly appreciate you & look forward to raiding your store again very soon.

And remember to enter for your chance to win the October Piney Woods Give Away by clicking the google "Follow this Site" button located just below the poll.  Deadline is October 24th!

Until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!