Getting Steamed

I think I've finally got the hang (no pun intended) of steaming these mostly white background pieces. It took some Amazon purchasing for a big pot, some major trial and big error, but I'm starting to get A's for results. Better than Es for effort. Onward!

Looking for Two More for Print Class -- Virtually!

I've gotten requests to teach virtually, so there's a printing class June June 22 - 26, 2020. I've students that span time zones from France to the U.S. west coast. We'll meet each day for three hours live, for five days. It'll be fun, almost as fun as being there. There's two spots open. Some familiarity with dyes required.Write if interested patpaulyart@gmail.com.

Are We Virus Free?

Just in case I have to use this infrared thermometer on my guests, I'm ready. Meanwhile I'll check how hot my rinse water is. I like it hot, and got about 150 degrees earlier.

Printing Up a Storm

This mild spring needs no attention yet. It's too cool to dig in the garden. I've the perfect days for printing. I've got a pile ready to wash out, and getting ready to print more. Next, I'll replenish the dyes, and go after some silk I've been meaning to work on.

Printing Day at Last

I've earned my printing time! Taxes out, proposals out, emails done. My list got shorter, and I was able to get to the studio and print. Bonus, the sun was out.

Nearing the End of the Slog

I've soda soaked about 150+ yards of labeled cotton for the upcoming year's classes. My April 2-3 printing class with the Genesee Valley Quilt Club (a few seats are available) is the only class which will have the fabric supplied by moi. I'm ready to end this task.

Down the Home Stretch

It's late at night, but that excited feeling of wanting to wake and finish this construction phase has taken hold. I've done enough moving and shaping, so now I can assemble this.

Packin It Up for Schweinfurth

Suitcase not for clothes but silkscreens, fun foam, soda-soaked fabric, Styrofoam, scrapers, string, putty knives, box cutters, tyvek, and some printed fabric. There's buckets, print stuff, and some pool noodles. If my life was writing, I'd replace this with a slick laptop and cup of coffee.

Doin Nothin Next Week?

If so, come join us for four days of printing fabric at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. Starting Wednesday, and finishing Saturday -- in time for the opening of Quilts=Art=Quilts, no less -- I'm teaching "On Your Mark -- Print!" There are a few spots left.   http://www.schweinfurthartcenter.org/classes_studio.cfm

Class Sample for On Your Mark

This was a demo for the "On Your Mark -- Print!" class. It holds lots of experiments, and from making these as demos I have learned to work quickly, overlay elements, and leave distinct areas of "other". I'll be teaching at the Schweinfurth in Auburn, New York in October 23 - 26. These a few spots left -- come join us!