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In this issue of Quilting Arts Embellishments, Pokey Bolton gives you ideas for using our new alpaca roving, we introduce you to our new foiling paper, and much more! |
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Felt with our New Alpaca Fibers 
By Pokey Bolton
I chose to make this needle-felted and collaged journal cover with alpaca fibers, as they offer subtle options for shading and embellishment for needle felting.
Materials:
- 9" x 12" piece of craft felt
- Alpaca fibers
- Strips of scrap fabrics (I chose quilting fabrics in shades of white.)
- Scraps of lace
- Sewing machine and machine threads
- Puff paint
- Rubber stamp or Indian wood block with a bold design
- Craft paintbrush
- Fabric paint
- Needle-felting machine or hand needle felting tools
Directions:
- Needle felt strips of quilting scraps to the craft felt until felt is entirely covered.
- Lay down bits of alpaca fibers where desired and needle felt into place. I chose to cut the alpaca fibers in circles and squares and needle felt in place.
- Add smaller bits of scrap fabrics and lace on top of the alpaca fibers to help integrate the elements of the cover.
- Machine stitch with free-motion stitching or decorative stitches for added interest.
- Apply puff paint to rubber stamp with craft brush and impress stamp onto journal cover where desired. Heat impressed area with heat gun to achieve dimensional effect. (Note: Work outside or in a well- ventilated area and wear a protective mask so you do not inhale fumes.)
- Apply fabric paint to puff paint design to match or contrast with colors of journal cover.
- Zigzag stitch along the perimeter of the cover.
- Add signatures of pages for interior of journal.
- You can make this project with our new alpaca roving from Alpacas of Springbrook Farm. Each pack contains five yards of superior quality fiber. Choose from Peruvian Forest (Green/Yellow/Blue), Berry (Red/Purple), Sedona Sunset(Magenta/Yellow/Orange/Apricot), each $19.99/pack and All Natural (Tan/White Brown), $17.99
 Perfect for hand or machine needle felting, wet felting, spinning, and mixed media. |
 Foiled Again!
It's easy to add shimmer and shine to your fiber art with Foil Paper by Jones Tones.
Each package includes four 6" x 12" coordinated sheets, plus pictures and directions.
Choose from Primary Rainbow (far right), Gold Rainbow (not shown) and Silver Holo (at right) Specialties.
Adhere with Jones Tones Foil Glue, sold separately.
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 Stitch, print, & quilt with Quilting Arts Workshop DVDs
Rayna Gillman brings out your inner child with gelatin printing techniques in Printing From Your Pantry - Gelatin Monoprinting.
Ruth Rae shows you how to create Soulful Doors, a mixed-media piece that combines techniques for fabric and paper altering, dyeing, stamping, burning, and hand embellishing as well as resin charms, papers, and basic wirework.
And, Jamie Fingal shows you easy and satisfying techniques for making a small Whimsical House Quilt with a wool felt base and no binding!
These QA Workshops on DVD allow you to take each class at your own pace, stopping, starting, and freeze-framing at will. It's like having your own private instructor.
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