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In this issue of Quilting Arts Embellishments you'll find a reader's take on Oliver Twists Experimental Packs, tips for entering our reader challenges, and more. |
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 Your Own Twist
Many of our readers are intrigued by the Oliver Twists Experimental Packs, but don't know what to do with them. Each pack includes a color-coordinated assortment of materials that includes:
- 1 Sheet of Abaca Tissue
- Silk Throwsters Waste
- Silk Carrier Rods
- 10 meters of cotton and rayon threads
- a coil of colored wire
Maria Vialle of Tasmania sent us an email to show and tell what she made from her Experimental Pack, combined with items from her own stash. "My love of all manner of textiles comes from my grandmother. She taught me knitting, crochet and embroidery. All through my life I used to love playing with bits of fabric, threads, buttons and beads. I have been a devotee of freehand machine embroidery for about a decade. I love working with silks, dyes and the byproducts. I ordered the Oliver Twists experimental pack and when I received it I was really excited. I saw the next project quite clearly in my mind. I had clear memories of birch trees when I used to go into the forest to find hazel nuts and blueberries. "I made a number of autumn toned leaves and then carefully prised the silk rod carriers apart. I used the separated rods for tree trunks. The pink, silky puffs became toadstools and I used some beads, silk threads, black bridal tulle, and free-motion embroidery to get the effect I wanted. Coincidentally, I now have toadstools and birch trees in my garden! I am really impressed with the outcome." So are we, Maria! Order your own Experimental Pack now.
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 Tips for entering reader challenges
Want the best chance of seeing your challenge entry in our magazine? These tips will help:
- Stick to the rules. We know art rules are made to be broken, but the few we ask you to follow are there for a reason, usually to make the art easier to photograph.
- Avoid entries that are overall very dark or very shiny. We don't want squelch your creativity, but dark and/or shiny artwork is very difficult to photograph, and therefore less likely to be included in the magazine.
- Submit clear photos. On challenges where we ask for photos first, that photo is the first impression of your artwork. Photos that are blurry, tiny, or faded don't do your work justice, and make it difficult for us to appraise them.
- Please make sure we can read your contact information. Typing is best. This way, we can reach you if we have any questions, and your entry will be returned to the correct address.
- Make sure your entry is complete. Please read the challenge requirements carefully and use the checklist on our website to make sure you've included all the elements required, including contact information and entry fee payment.
Above all, remember that we create challenges for your enjoyment and to stretch your creativity, so don't stress over them, have fun!
To see our current reader challenges, visit our website.
(Art by Sheryll Robbins) |
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 Don't be left out!
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Our 2008 Calendars are going fast. If you love literature and fine art quilting, you'll want to be sure to get your copy, with the theme "A Novel Idea."
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(Top art by Sheryll Robbins)
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