Having recently created a great portfolio based motifs with an Indian theme, I found myself in need of a single color all over print. These prints help support and draw out the multicolor prints, they allow the eye a resting place within a quilt block. And needless to say, if you want to make aContinue reading “Solids and Semisolids”
Tag Archives: Printing
A year of returning.
Last year I was given a glimpse into identifying too closely with yourself through the making of art. I had not previously been forced to assess the role that making art had in my life or that it was so closely identified with how I think of myself as a person. I lost my abilityContinue reading “A year of returning.”
One stitch and one day at a time.
I am happy to say, I have found my creative verve again. This year has been a challenge for me artistically. One where I totally lost my ability to create for a few months. This is not normal for me. Usually, when I become blocked and find myself unable to create, I will stop usingContinue reading “One stitch and one day at a time.”
Wow, a whirlwind.
These last few weeks have been amazing. Hectic crazy, fun, well worth it. My creative stand still came to an end, thank goodness. I went to quilt market while visiting my Bestie. I learned a lot. And the Play Out (click this link to see a sexy, hip commercial for the undies) and Flattopper Pride underwear photoshootContinue reading “Wow, a whirlwind.”
A little of this, some of that.
I have been happily printing away over here. I am now even piecing a simple quite made of the printed samples like you see above. I adore printing in repeat, creating repeats, seeing the pieces of cloth come to life. And now, they are becoming a quilt! I am simply sewing these squares together, photosContinue reading “A little of this, some of that.”
Melanie Testa 