Welcome to another installment of the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge, Vol. 3,
hosted by Linda at Studio L3. This is
the Nineteenth challenge in where we work through the techniques of Tim Holtz
from, you guessed it…his 3rd Volume of the Compendium of
Curiosities!! As in the past challenges,
we can’t give details on the challenge, so don’t ask, but do go get your own
copy of Tim’s fabulous book. Also, InspirationEmporium has offered an extremely generous $50 Gift Certificate for all the
odd numbered Challenges! So grab a copy, and join in to play!! All the deets are here, at Linda’s blog!
OK, start laughing now; particularly you quilters out
there…yes; I have a fabric/thread, err, not phobia, but, a distinct ineptitude
toward anything involving that substance.
Those from the earliest challenges may remember that I only bought a
fabric iron to do batik stamping! And
sewing machines…/shudder! My mother banned me from hers when I was 8! (All the
more reason why I find all those fabulous projects you quilters/sewers do so
darn amazing!) Note: this does not seem to stop me from collecting all manner
of lace, ribbon, yarns, etc., for visual and tensile appreciation, but nary an
inch rarely makes it to a project (except for the lush blue velvet ribbon for
the Christmas card this year…and now can’t replace!)
So, it was with great trepidation that I bought a 6 x 6
sample pack of Tim’s fabric a few months ago, knowing it would be called upon
eventually. So, opening the book: Step
one: Check. Step two, umm, I sorta get
why, so did a paper substitution (still not sure where this was going)…step 4…not
going there…simply am not getting a sewing machine…ever! So after a mulling
over, I pulled out a 4 x 4 burlap (yup, totally contrary to the first paragraph…I
do love burlap, when properly corralled on a frame or such) panel. Had some
scraps of the dark red Kraft Core, envisioned a butterfly, and it pretty much
fell in place from there. And, I have to
admit, had a bit of fun with step 3…got a bit carried away actually, and had to
trim down because my fraying exceeded my tag area. Oh, and in honor of step 4;
I used glossy enamel to try to draw stich marks, on the fabric and the
butterfly body…ehh…sorta worked. Oh! Notice the gold embossing paste in the
right corner? See, I told you I had a jar!!! I didn’t
imagine it!!! (err/ umm, it was found while digging in the old computer armoire
falling down in the upstairs hall; I wonder if my carousel horse stamp is in
there as well…)
Oh (again) I just realized; I also ran some fired brick
and Walnut DI around the edge, but that was a further hindsight, and I never
took a picture, but it does help define the panel.
Now, please visit the Curiosity Crew’s sites…where
you can see some truly inspirational work!
I am just getting my head round the year and you are already off to a fabulous start! I love this. Great colours and I think all your interpretations are innovative! I am allergicto sewing myself...I do have a machine on permanent loan, but use it mostly under duress...to fix things not to make things. Though I did learn to sew when I was 14 and can make track suits and t-shirts, I HATE sewing! This is going to be interesting if I get going on this challenge....
ReplyDeleteYou got the frayed technique even if you didn't sew x
ReplyDeleteMy mom wouldn't let me near a sewing machine when I was 8 because I she was afraid I would sew my tiny fingers to the machine. When I was 9 after much begging I did get a child's sewing machine from Santa. Even without sewing your project is lovely and the glossy accents adds great texture.
ReplyDeleteI understand the sewing phobia...I knew this challenge was coming but as yet have not tackled it . My craft pack arrived yesterday :). Your burlap panel is lovely. I especially like the color combination of the red with the brown of the burlap.
ReplyDeleteYour post made me laugh! So many do not sew...I was surprised, but you did good! LOVE this on the little panel too! Thank you so much for joining in our first challenge of the year and stitching up a great project for CC3Challenge!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Kim. I just love what you have done despite your handicap of being allergic to sewing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Honey.
Hugs
xx
You did great! I too fear the machine that stabs sharp needles quickly lol thanks for joining in with the CC3C x
ReplyDeleteKim...your post cracked me up. SO funny. You don't have to be a seamstress to do this challenge and you proved that! :) Your panel is darling. Love all of the different textures! Thanks for joining us at CC3C. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteWell I'm glad I'm not the only one is sort of freaked out by sewing! You did great with this just fraying, very nice. Those red butterflies pop very nicely and and you just can't go wrong with burlap, not in my world. Thanks for a fun post!!
ReplyDeleteDon't feel alone! Sewing is not everyone's thing...but you did good!!! Love all the layers and texture! Thanks for playing along with us at CC3C!
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