Saturday, February 7, 2015

Fabric Printing at Home Blog Hop

Are you having fun with the Blog Hop? I'll bet you have got some great ideas to play with on fabric? Maybe you've already started creating beautiful fabric?
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!

My friend Jim likes to make things with his power tools, so he takes old wooden rolling pins apart and cuts cool designs into them. They are awesome on fabric! I also wind string around a brayer and print with that or put sticky shapes onto cardboard tubes and print with them....get the idea?

I use textile paints to have a lot of creative fun. How about you?
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/
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54 comments:

  1. Hilary FlorenceFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    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.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    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.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Need to try this fabric printing.

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  4. janiceFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    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.

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  5. Miss JeanFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    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.

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  6. jenclairFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    What a great idea for old rolling pins! Such good ideas for print designs!

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  7. Dot MooreFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Great ideas. Would never have thought to use rolling pins for creating quilting fabric.

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  8. LydiaFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    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.

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  9. LynnePFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Love the idea of carving into old rolling pins-genius!
    Thanks for the chance to win; your fabric is beautiful.

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  10. GillFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Love your rolling pins!
    I'd love to win a copy of Julie's book!

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  11. Marcia ColingFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    What great ideas! So much fun. And, your fabric is beautiful!

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  12. Susan SawatzkyFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:25 AM

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  13. Jeanette DavisFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    What a stunning art cloth. Thank you for sharing your process!

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  14. Carolyn MorganFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    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 :).

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  15. LauraFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    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.

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  16. Judy Sall Fiber ArtFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    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!

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  17. Sandy S.February 7, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    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!

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  18. Carole @ Fresh off the FrameFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    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

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  19. DottiFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    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!

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  20. acornreadsFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    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!

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  21. Mary ElizabethFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Thanks for the great ideas - I love your plaid fabric and appreciate the tips for making a print table.

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  22. Maureen MoreyFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    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!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    I've been scouring thrift and resale shops looking for used rolling pins. Love this idea!

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  24. Cathy in gorgeous Sonoma CountyFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I love the wooden rollers. I've made the others, but never thought about those.!

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  25. Sharon ForsterFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    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

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  26. fabriquefantastiqueFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    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.

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  27. CraftmatteFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    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 :)

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  28. PamFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    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.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    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

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  30. PamFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Loving all of these awesome ideas enjoying this blog hop

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  31. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    I absolutely love your printed fabric!

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  32. eily62February 7, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    I'll be looking at garage sales.... Love the idea and the outcome.

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  33. MarybethFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Printing on fabric is new to me...would love the book!

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  34. Deb ClarkeFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Amazing how you utilise equipment to get unique mark making happening. You really are the "queen" of this print stuff, aren't you........

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  35. DebbieFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I love your blog and this fabric. My husband does woodworking, I have to get a few rolling pins and see how it goes.

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  36. Elizabeth GibsonFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    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.

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  37. JackieFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I love you ideas and fabric

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  38. Deb BerkebileFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Love this fabric! And lots of ideas!

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  39. Beverly S.February 8, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    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!

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  40. GoGayleGoFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    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.

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Love the rolling pin idea. Great way to use the husband :)

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  42. PamelaFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Gasp! Your fabric creation is gorgeous! And thanks for the great post. I love the idea of using rolling pins. Thanks again!

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  43. BrendaFebruary 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    I am really impressed with your fabric piece and already making plans (ahem . . .). Wish I had a friend like Jim. Will you share him?

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    My rolling pin hasn't seen a pie crust in years. Printing sounds like a gret idea.
    Carole Hoffman

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  45. BeulahFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    These are very exciting ideas! I must try some soon.
    Beulah

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  46. AnnFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Great new piece. I love the use of the dots. Must dig out my carved rolling pins. Ann

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  47. Cindy HFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Cool rolling pin designs. I like the fabric you created with them!

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  48. GraceFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    This is great fun. I love the use of rolling pins to make repeated patterns,
    Grace
    liberalsprinkles at gmail dot com

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    So cool! love the rolling pins!

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  50. Susan Purney MarkFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    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!

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  51. LisaFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    love those rolling pins! I wonder if my son could make me some! Love the fabric too!

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  52. Judy MacFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Great ideas in this book. Love your rolling pins!

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  53. patty a.February 12, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Those rolling pins are cool!

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  54. janniebFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Fun idea!So glad to find your blog during this hop !

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