Yesterday I pulled some kitchen tools out and laid paint onto a green fat quatrer, using some of my favourite printing tools - rolling pins and brayers!
Would you like to win a copy of the book, plus.....wait for it......the fabric I printed?
Just leave me a note in the comments section and DH will pick a lucky winner on February 9th.
Remember, this could be yours............... once the paint dries!
PS. Watch the video on yesterdays post to see how to make a print table!
Tomorrow's Blog Tour stops by here:
Feb 8: Teri Lucas http://terificreations.wordpress.com/
54 comments:
Can't believe that no one has left a comment yet for such an opportunity! I love surface design and all things printed - definitely something I would like to do more of.
I love the idea of carving into rolling pins. i've also been saving several heavy duty cardboard tubes which I will add texture to. If I can slide a rolling pin into them, they will be easier to work with.
Need to try this fabric printing.
Very cool. Love the idea of using those crazy little foam stickers on a rolling pin. Definitely will be checking out the household items in the resale shops.
You have shown us some great ideas and got the creative juices flowing. I hope to be brave enough to dive in by the time this blog hop is over.
What a great idea for old rolling pins! Such good ideas for print designs!
Great ideas. Would never have thought to use rolling pins for creating quilting fabric.
Sticky foam shapes on rolling pins, string on brayers...ingenious! Loving this blog hop, each stop is a new idea. Would love to win the book...and your fabric.
Love the idea of carving into old rolling pins-genius!
Thanks for the chance to win; your fabric is beautiful.
Love your rolling pins!
I'd love to win a copy of Julie's book!
What great ideas! So much fun. And, your fabric is beautiful!
What a stunning art cloth. Thank you for sharing your process!
Wow, I love the rolling pin idea. With rummage sale season coming up I will be on the lookout for used rolling pins. Love your fabric and thanks for the opportunity to play with it :).
Thanks for sharing Susan. Those rolling pins make such a lovely mark on the fabric. Wondering how this would look with a thermofax screen overprint? Was thinking of ordering one of your new thermofaxes from your Italy trip to make something small and practical for my "away in Europe" son. Really appreciate the great demo.
I am really getting inspired by everything I have seen so far referring to Julie's book... really need to start looking for old rolling pins now, too!
Thanks for sharing your textile ideas and please keep up the blog and very informative newsletters! Hope to take another class with you soon. We will come to your lovely city! Cheers from the monsoons on the wet coast!
Hi Susan! The carved rolling pins are fantastic. I'm going to check with my husband and see if we have the right tools to make that happen here, too! Awesome ideas. Carole, from Peace River
I love all the layers in your piece Susan. It's time to dust off my fabric paints and tools and get busy! And thank you for the surprise giveaway to go with the book!
I do have 2 old rolling pins which I picked up at the thrift store...but no woodworker friend..so maybe I'll get creative with the hot glue gun and the sticky foam!
Thanks for the great ideas - I love your plaid fabric and appreciate the tips for making a print table.
great texture from the rolling pins. Since I too have a husband with tools, I'm going to start haunting second hand shops. Usually avoid rolling pins!
I've been scouring thrift and resale shops looking for used rolling pins. Love this idea!
I love the wooden rollers. I've made the others, but never thought about those.!
I saw wool and threads wrapped around PVC or ABS pipe done as an art form. These would be stronger than cardboard and you could always tip them and print circles or cut the ends on an angle and get elipsoids.
I always seem to have things lying around after plumbing repairs. Now I have a use for them
I did fabric printing at art college ( several decades ago) loved it! Perhaps this could help me have another go.
Also, since I am in NZ for a anoher month it would not have far to go.
I've just started fabric printing with a Gelli Plate - how fun is that!! Just bought more paint today! So many ideas, so little time :)
WOW... It is amazing what can be created with the rolling pin and fabric paint. Love the idea and different textures. Gets my creative light bulb going.
I am going to make my own roller using a small paint roller contraption. I think I saw a really mini paint roller in my travels and I'll be watching for this again. This fabric is really lovely. Thanks for the inspiration. Norma
Loving all of these awesome ideas enjoying this blog hop
I absolutely love your printed fabric!
I'll be looking at garage sales.... Love the idea and the outcome.
Printing on fabric is new to me...would love the book!
Amazing how you utilise equipment to get unique mark making happening. You really are the "queen" of this print stuff, aren't you........
I love your blog and this fabric. My husband does woodworking, I have to get a few rolling pins and see how it goes.
That is a gorgeous piece of fabric. I wish I had a friend who liked to make marks in old wooden rolling pins-another flea market item to keep my eye open to find.
I love you ideas and fabric
Love this fabric! And lots of ideas!
What a beautiful piece of fabric. It makes me want to try my hand at surface design. I have the "stuff" to do it but haven't really tried it. Thanks!
I'm trying to print my own curtains, and a little birdie (at Artistic Artifacts) told me yesterday that your book might be helpful. I'm also checking out the blog tour for ideas.
Love the rolling pin idea. Great way to use the husband :)
Gasp! Your fabric creation is gorgeous! And thanks for the great post. I love the idea of using rolling pins. Thanks again!
I am really impressed with your fabric piece and already making plans (ahem . . .). Wish I had a friend like Jim. Will you share him?
My rolling pin hasn't seen a pie crust in years. Printing sounds like a gret idea.
Carole Hoffman
These are very exciting ideas! I must try some soon.
Beulah
Great new piece. I love the use of the dots. Must dig out my carved rolling pins. Ann
Cool rolling pin designs. I like the fabric you created with them!
This is great fun. I love the use of rolling pins to make repeated patterns,
Grace
liberalsprinkles at gmail dot com
So cool! love the rolling pins!
So the winner of the book and fabric is: Deb Clarke! Congrats Deb, please send me your mailing address.
My husband liked that you called me a "queen" LOL!
love those rolling pins! I wonder if my son could make me some! Love the fabric too!
Great ideas in this book. Love your rolling pins!
Those rolling pins are cool!
Fun idea!So glad to find your blog during this hop !
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