Tag Archives: Thermofax

Sometimes Lessons are Re-learned

Over and over again! This week, I continue the journey of swatching a new color triangle, while also printing my most recent textile designs. I have chosen three colors and mixed them in all four gradations. The scissor print you see here is a three color design. The scissor layer was printed using Thermofax screenContinue reading “Sometimes Lessons are Re-learned”

Solids and Semisolids

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”

Stencils, Stamps, Thermofax, oh my!

Earlier this week, I started a Speed Print job using my Lace Swirl Kit and I spoke about the difference between using the L498 StencilGirl stencil and the Thermofax screen to color the swirl portion of the design. So, today, I wanted to update you and show you the difference between the two. The StencilGirl stencil allowsContinue reading “Stencils, Stamps, Thermofax, oh my!”

Melly Marks Kits, StencilGirl stencils and my new Etsy Store!

  I am quite happy to announce that I have opened a store through Etsy, called Melly Marks Playfully. At-the-same-time? StencilGirl is releasing a line of stencils in my name!!!! In the coming days, we will announce a print-along in the Playful Fabric Printing Community Facebook page. I would love to print along side you as youContinue reading “Melly Marks Kits, StencilGirl stencils and my new Etsy Store!”

Kitting, playfully. A secret revealed.

I have a secret to start talking about! I am working to release a line of stamps, stencils and Thermofax screens, all designed to coordinate and print interactively with one another (of course each tool can be used on its own too, which when you think of it-exponentially helps to print a huge and varied stash). AsContinue reading “Kitting, playfully. A secret revealed.”

The Peacock Quilt by Melly T

Big contented sigh. It took energy and focus to prepare for Craft NAPA and I am glad to say, The Peacock Quilt is helping me transition back into studio life. And as it comes to completion, I am beginning to think of my next project. I am not as excited about finishing the Peacock Quilt as IContinue reading “The Peacock Quilt by Melly T”

Printing we will go

I have been happily printing, because I am on a quilt top mission!! Each year I attend a pretty awesome retreat with great friends. The next one will occur next weekend. The cloth you see above was printed using dye left over from printing the Breastless Beauties. And, although these printed fabrics are quite pretty,Continue reading “Printing we will go”

Thermofax 101, Screen Printing Made Easy by Lyric Kinard, dvd review

I first met Lyric Kinard at a QATV taping in Ohio. I was immediately taken by her presence and we have remained friends through the years. I own a copy of Lyric’s book, Art+Quilt, which is very detailed with artistic concepts and approaches, and illustrates how these can be applied to work in the quiltContinue reading “Thermofax 101, Screen Printing Made Easy by Lyric Kinard, dvd review”