International Quilt Market & Festival 2011
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Zentangle birdies.
One of the events I look forward to every year is the International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston, Texas. This premier quilt show is host to some of the most fantastic quilt artists, new fabrics, antique quilts and instructors imaginable. People really do come from all over the world to attend.
New books in the Fox Chapel/Design Originals booth at Market .
I was given the opportunity to be one of five presenters in the 'Applique Forum'. It gave me a chance to connect with fellow quilters and share my own quilting journey. My first quilting experience was five baby quilts that I put together for my grandchildren. I have made and learned from many mistakes over the years, they have all helped me grow in life as well as in my art form. I also shared what I am presently working on - creating Zentangle® patterns with applique.
I showed a few of my original designs for applique quilts.
Zentangle inspired quilting for the 'Quilting Sampler' presentation.
There are so many fun things to participate in at International Quilt Festival. I also gave a 'Quilting Sampler' presentation introducing my new book, 'Zen-sational Stitches for Quilting'. Zentangle translates so well to the quilting world because of the repetitive patterns used... I chose continuous-line tangles for my new designs.
Zentangle students with their tangled canvas bags.
One of the classes I taught involved drawing tangles with a Pentel Gel Roller for Fabric onto a canvas bag. There were 35 students in the class, many of them completely new to Zentangle... everyone was delighted with the results. The canvas bag looks great with a tangle design simply drawn with the fabric pen. Whether you draw tangles with a pen or stitch them free motion the process is the same, it is only the tool that is different.
Donna Lohman in her Zentangle shirt.
One of the attendees at the Quilt Festival, Donna Lohman, was wearing this beautiful blouse she had drawn tangles on. Donna wears another shirt underneath this one and carries a pen with her. When she has a few moments she removes her shirt and draws a few more tangles on it. Her plan is to eventually fill the entire blouse with tangles. Isn't this a novel idea?
Tangled tennies make walking more fun.
Mother and daughter, Linda Heathersich and Stephanie Sheridan stopped by the booth to show me their tangled shoes. I was delighted to see so many attendees already familiar with Zentangle.
Mixed Media surface designs for cloth are one of my favorites.
Another class that is always a joy to teach is 'Mixed Media on Cloth'. I teach 3 methods of coloring cloth. A Sharpie marker on silk, fluid acrylics in a squeeze applicator on muslin cloth and fluid acrylics mixed with Golden GAC-100 on drill cloth (a lightweight canvas available at fabric stores). Each process produces beautiful color and pattern.
Book signing at International Quilt Festival was Zen-sational.
A big thank you to The Craftsmans Touch for inviting me to appear in their booth for book signings. I got to introduce the new book 'Zen-sational Stitches for Quilters' , available the end of November, as well as some of my all-time quilting favorites, 'Twist & Turn' and ''10-Minute Blocks'.
This has been a big year for me, I sold my company of over 25 years to a wonderful publishing company, Fox Chapel Publishing. While the process has been a little scary for me it has also given me some time to reflect on how I will go forward and all I have been able to experience during my years as a publisher.
While I was attending the Quilt Festival someone remarked to me how easily I seemed to be able to reinvent myself. They were surprised at the range of classes I was teaching. It got me to thinking how blessed I have been to associate with so many wonderful artists and designers and all I have learned from them.
I also feel blessed to be in a business that has thrilled me every day. Whether it was a beautiful quilt, a masterful painting or a simple holiday craft item I was always interested in how it was made and more importantly how I could put my own touch to it. I want to encourage all of you to look for ways to add your own personal touch to your art. Look at the world as if it had something new to offer you everyday. Be inspired!
Zentangle of the week, enjoy and create!!
Zentangle #93
Chillon *an original Zentangle pattern
The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. and is used with permission. Learn more at zentangle.com
Fox Chapel Publishing is introducing a new book, 'Sew Kawaii''. Kawaii is the Japanese word for cute, a large part of the Japanese culture which emerged in the 1970's with the introduction of Hello Kitty. The author, Choly Knight showcases some of the adorable sewing projects from her new book in this YouTube video.
Zentangle birdies.
One of the events I look forward to every year is the International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston, Texas. This premier quilt show is host to some of the most fantastic quilt artists, new fabrics, antique quilts and instructors imaginable. People really do come from all over the world to attend.
New books in the Fox Chapel/Design Originals booth at Market .
I was given the opportunity to be one of five presenters in the 'Applique Forum'. It gave me a chance to connect with fellow quilters and share my own quilting journey. My first quilting experience was five baby quilts that I put together for my grandchildren. I have made and learned from many mistakes over the years, they have all helped me grow in life as well as in my art form. I also shared what I am presently working on - creating Zentangle® patterns with applique.
I showed a few of my original designs for applique quilts.
Zentangle inspired quilting for the 'Quilting Sampler' presentation.
There are so many fun things to participate in at International Quilt Festival. I also gave a 'Quilting Sampler' presentation introducing my new book, 'Zen-sational Stitches for Quilting'. Zentangle translates so well to the quilting world because of the repetitive patterns used... I chose continuous-line tangles for my new designs.
Zentangle students with their tangled canvas bags.
One of the classes I taught involved drawing tangles with a Pentel Gel Roller for Fabric onto a canvas bag. There were 35 students in the class, many of them completely new to Zentangle... everyone was delighted with the results. The canvas bag looks great with a tangle design simply drawn with the fabric pen. Whether you draw tangles with a pen or stitch them free motion the process is the same, it is only the tool that is different.
Donna Lohman in her Zentangle shirt.
One of the attendees at the Quilt Festival, Donna Lohman, was wearing this beautiful blouse she had drawn tangles on. Donna wears another shirt underneath this one and carries a pen with her. When she has a few moments she removes her shirt and draws a few more tangles on it. Her plan is to eventually fill the entire blouse with tangles. Isn't this a novel idea?
Tangled tennies make walking more fun.
Mother and daughter, Linda Heathersich and Stephanie Sheridan stopped by the booth to show me their tangled shoes. I was delighted to see so many attendees already familiar with Zentangle.
Mixed Media surface designs for cloth are one of my favorites.
Another class that is always a joy to teach is 'Mixed Media on Cloth'. I teach 3 methods of coloring cloth. A Sharpie marker on silk, fluid acrylics in a squeeze applicator on muslin cloth and fluid acrylics mixed with Golden GAC-100 on drill cloth (a lightweight canvas available at fabric stores). Each process produces beautiful color and pattern.
Book signing at International Quilt Festival was Zen-sational.
A big thank you to The Craftsmans Touch for inviting me to appear in their booth for book signings. I got to introduce the new book 'Zen-sational Stitches for Quilters' , available the end of November, as well as some of my all-time quilting favorites, 'Twist & Turn' and ''10-Minute Blocks'.
This has been a big year for me, I sold my company of over 25 years to a wonderful publishing company, Fox Chapel Publishing. While the process has been a little scary for me it has also given me some time to reflect on how I will go forward and all I have been able to experience during my years as a publisher.
While I was attending the Quilt Festival someone remarked to me how easily I seemed to be able to reinvent myself. They were surprised at the range of classes I was teaching. It got me to thinking how blessed I have been to associate with so many wonderful artists and designers and all I have learned from them.
I also feel blessed to be in a business that has thrilled me every day. Whether it was a beautiful quilt, a masterful painting or a simple holiday craft item I was always interested in how it was made and more importantly how I could put my own touch to it. I want to encourage all of you to look for ways to add your own personal touch to your art. Look at the world as if it had something new to offer you everyday. Be inspired!
Zentangle of the week, enjoy and create!!
Zentangle #93
Chillon *an original Zentangle pattern
The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. and is used with permission. Learn more at zentangle.com
Fox Chapel Publishing is introducing a new book, 'Sew Kawaii''. Kawaii is the Japanese word for cute, a large part of the Japanese culture which emerged in the 1970's with the introduction of Hello Kitty. The author, Choly Knight showcases some of the adorable sewing projects from her new book in this YouTube video.
Posted by Suzanne McNeill at 11/19/2011 9:44 AM 
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Tags: zentangle patterns zentangle zentangle quilting zentangle applique applique quilting
Dear Suzanne,
I am constantly AMAZED at all the things you do and do well. Maybe you could re-invent yourself as a consultant to people who want to write their own craft books. Whatever you end up doing I'm sure it will be as terrific as all your other projects have been. I am so impressed by you I just had to drop you a note.
Sincerely,
Renee Zarate
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WOW...looks like you had a great trip to Festival! So glad that you were able to share yourself and your Art with all in attendance! We look forward to the release of your new book this month, and Thank You for bringing ART to the rest of us through your tangling adventures! You are bringing out the 'artist' in us! Aloha, Andrea
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