Sunday, May 4, 2008

A Lot Going On



I had planned on putting pretty much everything on hold for the 6 weeks that my threadpainting class was going on but my life just isn't cooperating. As usual. : ) Friday lesson 4 was posted and I have just completed lesson 1. I spent alot of time on it trying to get it right. It's not perfect but I think I've done fairly well. I think my circles and stipples are still a little large but I suppose like everything it will get better the more I do it. I have to push forward now though before I get too far behind. I will be able to move faster now that I have gotten the technique down somewhat though. I have done a few more leaves since the ones above that look alot better but I haven't take pics yet.
We only have one car and DH works an hour away so I spent all last week driving him to work so I could take DS for the state testing. Since he is home schooled we have to do that sort of thing from time to time. This week I will spend running back and forth to my DM's house and hospital. She has pneumonia and is in the hospital. I really want her moved to a different hospital but she doesn't want to do that. I just have more confidence in another one in our area.


I did finally manage to get outside and discharge some fabric. It's very interesting to see what will happen if anything. The kids loved it, they kind of took over. I raided my scrap bin for a few things for them to try just to see what would happen. They had a ball. Of course they both loved the results on the black fabric. Now they both want to run around and get different black fabrics to discharge to see what colors will appear. : ) The bright red and bright blue above didn't really do anything. There are a couple of spots that look slightly faded but that's all. Josh did the green and Jessi did the purple. I was glad that theirs both discharged fairly well. : ) Here they are just working away at finding things to lay on their fabric and spraying it with a mild bleach solution.





And here are the results.

Have a wonderful day everyone. : ) Hopefully I'll have alot of threadpainting to post in the coming weeks.

7 comments:

Maya Sara Matthew said...

The treatment with mild bleach is really pretty. What a simple process and such wonderful results.Must try this sometime.

Anonymous said...

hey look at you outside playing,with fiber, the results are fantastic, I love the burgundy one...who knew what fun you could have outside with a squirt bottle.
Cheryl

Cory said...

What a great technique...love the results. I would love to see the project they end up on.

Cory

Farmhouse Blessings said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I've never even heard of this art but it is so beautiful! So glad that I stopped by for a visit.

Many blessings,
Lea

carole brungar said...

Wow, you got some fantastic results with this! I loved the pics with the kids joining in too!
:)Carole

Crafty Mama said...

What a great idea! The fabric came out lovely.

arlee said...

These are gorgeous examples of discharge---wonderful!