Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Playing with fabric

 Jen was playing with strips of fabric one day...she allowed her Dad and I to help.

Fabric is put on two sided adhesive paper and ironed to adhere it.  Then they are cut into strips...the other side of the backing is removed and it is put in place on special paper...when it is all done it is put on a canvas.  I worked the blues on the right side while Far Guy stripped backing off of strips until his thumbs locked up. (I know from experience that this is painful...but we still had to laugh a bit)

I was only the consultant on the next piece. 
Both pieces have gone to the shop in Grand Forks.  

I can play with fabric as long as no sewing is involved!
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27 comments:

  1. EdJanuary 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM

    Very beautiful! The top one is my favorite.

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  2. cityquilter graceJanuary 7, 2025 at 5:10 AM

    beautiful!

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  3. SallysmomJanuary 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM

    Wow! What an interesting art project.

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  4. Val EwingJanuary 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM

    Wow! Those are amazing! How beautiful!
    I get the locking up of fingers too. Funny but not funny.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM

    Those are so unique and beautiful. The flower makes me think of echinacea.

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  6. SaraJanuary 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM

    Wow! Both are gorgeous!! What a fun collaboration that was too.

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  7. ShugJanuary 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM

    This is so interesting...I've not heard of this before but I do love the way the material makes such a beautiful piece. A lot of work was put in to this and you all did a stunning job. Looks fun!

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  8. RitaJanuary 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM

    Now those are both some wonderful no-sewing fabric projects! :)

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  9. MaebemeJanuary 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM

    I really like the first one - it's very pretty! What an interesting concept.

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  10. SandraJanuary 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM

    It seems you have a creative gene in your family. I like both of these a lot.

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  11. BetsyJanuary 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM

    These are both beautiful. I'm guessing that neither will last long in the shop. How fun to be able to do it together. Poor Far Guy. I can just imagine both of you laughing at the poor man.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  12. Tired TeacherJanuary 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful pieces!

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  13. Granny MarigoldJanuary 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM

    That's an interesting way of creating a lovely piece!

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  14. The Furry GnomeJanuary 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM

    My wife is a mad quilter!

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  15. LyndaJanuary 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM

    Those are both so beautiful! And you may have mentioned it before and I read about it too fast on a busy day - - but does Jen own the shop or she takes it somewhere to place on consignment sale?

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    1. Far Side of FiftyJanuary 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM

      To a consignment shop

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM

      Catching up a bit on your blog. I have had company. What a beautiful way to use fabric! I have not seen this method before but what a beautiful result!
      Goodnight Gram

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  16. DJanJanuary 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM

    What fun! You come up with some amazing creations, and pretty ones at that.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM

    Both projects are gorgeous, but I think the sunburst is my favorite. I never heard of this process, but it sure is a winner. imagesisee.blogspot.com

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  18. RedJanuary 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM

    The first one looks like a very complicated piece.

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  19. Miss MerryJanuary 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM

    What fun - except for the locked thumbs part!

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  20. Linda ReederJanuary 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM

    Oh that looks like a great way to play with fabric. The sewing is not my favorite part either.
    Jen is a very good designer.

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  21. diane in northern wisJanuary 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM

    What beautiful pictures! Your family is soooooo talented! wow.

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  22. Pauline PersingJanuary 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM

    This looks like a fun project.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM

    I love those strips of fabric when she formed an angel. That was fantastic. Dee

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  24. LeahJanuary 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM

    Those fabric creations are beautiful! I would love to visit that shop.

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  25. RoseJanuary 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM

    I love both...even though not blogging I figured I best come and check here to make sure I did not miss something!

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