Princess Bubbles Creates

Time is the coin of your life.  You spend it.  Do not allow others to spend it for you.  Carl Sandburg I am linking to http://image-in-ing.blogspot.ca https://mersad-photography.blogspot.ca

Snow dyeing is something I have been wanting to try for quite a while.  I also had not thought about it for a while so when I saw another blogger mention it I decided to put it on my to-do list.  Yesterday was perfect to try it as we are not guaranteed to have snow if the predicted warm temperatures arrive next week.  I am not overly excited with the results.  The fabric can definitely be used but it is not terribly interesting.  I threw in some sari scraps that my thoughtful niece brought me from her trip to India.  They are cotton and very well worn.  Not sure how I will use them but it will come to me. I added some paper to the bottom of each container.  I had no expectation for the paper.  I actually quite love the way it turned out.  I will likely create some journal pages with it.  Also will add to some junk journals. I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.ca/

The prompt for February is reuse, recycle and repurpose.  I wasn't feeling terribly inspired by this.  I made a colour copy of a fibre piece.  I like the piece but wanted to see if I could push it further.  A colour copy is a safe way to do that.  I added a bit of paint to it and the quote 'Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many- not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.'  Dickens

Well, maybe not so much work but definitely thinking and planning.  I bought these gorgeous fabrics when I was in Hawaii.  I was thrilled to find that fabric is not outrageously priced there.  I was fully expecting the fabric to expensive like it was in New Zealand.  I restrained myself admirably only buying these four pieces.  I am kind of regretting that!  Oh well, I really didn't need more fabric.  I have an idea percolating about how to use these pretties and hope to find the time to start soon. I am linking to http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca / http://www.quiltfabrication.com/ https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.ca/

Sharon B  has us stitching the Fly stitch this week.  I use this stitch a lot on my crazy quilts.  This time I decided to stitch it on handmade paper.  I used a Kreinik metallic thread to add some shine.  I have done many stitches on handmade paper and think I am getting close to putting all those pieces together into a book. 

A puffball tree in Hawaii made me feel like I was a Dr. Seuss book.  I am linking to http://image-in-ing.blogspot https://mersad-photography.blogspot.ca

For the past year, I was very focused on finishing UFOs.  It felt very good to get quilts completed.  I did my first trunk show last month and my work was rewarded.  The trunk show was very successful and I am excited to do more of them!  However, exploring, puttering and experimenting were put aside for that time which was fine.  I am glad to back at playing though.  I created the above image with Kaleidoscope Kreator and one of my macro flower photos.  I am wanting to print it on fabric and embellish.  My printer hasn't been working properly so I am considering buying a new one.  I would love to get one that prints larger images. I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.ca/