tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post5729427311193187804..comments2024-03-28T10:59:14.158-05:00Comments on My Senior Years At Our Lake House: The Warm Up Has Arrived and my Fabric Art Journal Updatedkathyinozarkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-18634411962075143152018-01-25T11:08:57.496-06:002018-01-25T11:08:57.496-06:00gorgeous fabric stash! I assume the inks will disp...gorgeous fabric stash! I assume the inks will disperse when used on fabric...you will need to experiment. but they might make some really gorgeous dyed backgrounds over which you can sew and stitch. make sure you put something underneath to protect your surface. If you want to draw something with pens or markers, I have found it much easier to draw on finely woven cottons. There will still be some bleeding into the fabric most likely, unless they are specifically fabric markers. it will be fun to try everything out and experiment! can't wait to see how it goes!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657202600364368434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-61312187758395822682018-01-23T11:24:09.103-06:002018-01-23T11:24:09.103-06:00I look forward to seeing more of your fabric journ...I look forward to seeing more of your fabric journal, Kathy. It's a new concept to me. So I'm quite curious ;-)Eileen The Artful Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-3846763940338348142018-01-21T12:58:58.518-06:002018-01-21T12:58:58.518-06:00I just discovered freezer paper for sewing and I l...I just discovered freezer paper for sewing and I love it! It has made my life so much easier. Your cut out shapes look great. I have used alcohol ink but never with fabric, although I can't imagine it would work well. I think it works best on non-absorbent surfaces.<br />Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I love the two colors you have chosen.<br />KateKate Yetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753398916038349242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-76332374598109197482018-01-20T08:54:16.648-06:002018-01-20T08:54:16.648-06:00Love the blue alternating with the plaid. Can'...Love the blue alternating with the plaid. Can't wait to see how you create this book. I've only made books with paper so am interested to see how you put things together. CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-72534835517065646812018-01-20T08:04:36.302-06:002018-01-20T08:04:36.302-06:00I have just been reading through your last few pos...I have just been reading through your last few posts. I am so pleased to read here that you are happy starting your Fabric journal, the materials you picked out look lovely. The first page stencils look awesome, I look forward to seeing your pages.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-90913513167121072018-01-20T07:35:33.075-06:002018-01-20T07:35:33.075-06:00Your fabric stash looks so much like mine did befo...Your fabric stash looks so much like mine did before it got boxed up in plastic totes and taken to the basement. The art supplies took over the crafting room :) <br />Valerie is right the alcohol ink don't work well on fabrics. Unless you are going for a very loose undefined look. Play with a small scrap and you will see what I mean. <br />Enjoy the lovely weather we are having. I just looked at the 10 day forecast and it will be warmer than normal most of the time. Makes me want to get out and work in the yard. :) <br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-62300458271292239712018-01-20T07:32:11.701-06:002018-01-20T07:32:11.701-06:00You have quite the stash Kathy! Can't wait to ...You have quite the stash Kathy! Can't wait to see the finish the results! I think using the heat and fuse is a great idea. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-54065097388352179902018-01-20T05:14:58.442-06:002018-01-20T05:14:58.442-06:00Loving your creativity and super that Elizabeth co...Loving your creativity and super that Elizabeth could help!froebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-11897971329060724332018-01-20T00:53:14.262-06:002018-01-20T00:53:14.262-06:00Love the 2 fabrics you have ready for our journal....Love the 2 fabrics you have ready for our journal. Freezer paper is always a great help with making stencils or printing onto gauzy fabrics. Glad you got the right inks. Alcohol ink need to be used on shiny paper, like photo paper, I don't think it will be good on fabric. Have fun creating, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636682361472621776.post-76290254390683375882018-01-20T00:49:28.743-06:002018-01-20T00:49:28.743-06:00Kathy, I am glad you are going through with this p...Kathy, I am glad you are going through with this project. I have never used Misti Fuse, but I have a similar product (Wonder Under). And your fabric storage area is to die for. You have SO much fabric. Mine is all about 4 inches or so. I think the wool felt is going to be perfect for your book, and I look forward to seeing it materialize (no pun intended).<br /><br />I have a starter set of alcohol inks and I used them on metal. I make my own alcohol inks (AIs) using Staz-on reinkers and 91% alcohol. I also color fabric using Sharpies and alcohol. I have tutorials on both. I have never tried to use these AIs on fabric, BUT I see no reason why you can't use them on fabric if they are diluted. Don't expect to get a good or realistic image with them, though. I know you are told to use the extender or whatever it's called, but I found alcohol (again, 91%) the best way to make these disperse. I PERSONALLY would NOT use them for dyeing fabric, but would save them for metal or other non-porous substrates. They are too expensive otherwise. Instead, use Sharpies and Staz-on reinkers (invest in these one or two at a time) diluted with alcohol to dye fabric. The reinkers work best as backgrounds and the Sharpies work best for more realistic pieces. Hope that helps. Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.com