Some things in process

In my last post yesterday I forgot to report on my weekend list. Basically I got everything accomplished that I wanted. See, miracles do happen!

• Second testing of the gradient dyeing, this time controlling the temperature better. If that doesn’t work I will try a stronger dye mix and a painting technique instead of immersion. You saw this in an earlier post over the weekend. I am pondering a few more test that I can do but that will be a little later.
• More testing of metallic painting techniques. This time I will use the Stewart Gill instead of the Jacquard and see if the results are different and I want to see what the results look like when I do dry vs. wet painting. I got what I wanted done but am still fooling around with heat setting the fabrics. I think one of the mistakes I made this weekend was not letting the fabric air cure long enough before heat setting. I've decided for certain that I do not want to iron heat set (waaayyyyy too labor intensive) so I will be working to perfect dryer or oven heat setting methods. Of course, if the fabric isn't going into something to be washed all of this is moot. I have one other painting technique I want to try as well....so on to the next weekend list!
• Start working on my Triptych Challenge swap pieces. This is a challenge that has been organized at MQResources. I’ve been pondering my techniques for a while and think I have one of them fairly well thought out. I have a pretty good idea for the second one and absolutely no idea yet for my own. I accomplished what I wanted on this one too! Here's a peak at the start of one of them. The second one is still eluding me for the time being but I am sure that I will eventually get there! I was going to start the sewing on this but, alas, my 7550 is still at the sewing machine spa for it's R&R. Hopefully both machines will come home this week!
• Consider what I am going to do for the January Take It Further Challenge. Another task basically accomplished! Sharon gave us 2 options: a theme (someone we admire) or a color palette. Since I already have 2 things due at the end of the month and I am absorbed in this painting, I decided that I didn't have the time to delve into the theme so I am choosing to do the color palette. Here are the materials that I pulled (the color palette is printed on the paper at the bottom of the photo. I need to do a set of postcards so I think I will use this color palette.  Last night I perused this book for theme ideas and I think I am on a path now.

There are a few chores thrown in as well – cleaning the gas fireplace in the bedroom (20 minutes), taking down the Christmas tree (1 – 2 hours) and laundry. Yes, I even completed all of the chores and a few more! I closed out the weekend with some more progress on my bathroom rug. I like how this is coming along and the end is definitely in sight!

This week I'm planning more of the metallic painting, working on my rug and my ideas for the second photo in the Triptych Challenge.

Comments

[Cathie]

You go girl! You're knocking out your "to do's" too!! Isn't it empowering?!? Your fabric selections for the TIF challenge are right on colorwise. Can't wait to see what you make of it. Also -- rug hooking -- is that "locker hooking" you're doing? I've always wanted to learn to hook a rug like that with fabric scraps. What a cool way to use up scraps and make a beautiful rug.

[Debra Spincic]

Egads! Superwoman!

[Mary]

I've been checking things off my list too - feels great! I've been looking for motifs for embroidering so I ordered the book you linked to...but from Amazon. It was cheaper and I don't pay shipping.

[Deb Levy]

Oh my God, it must be superwoman! You're very productive. The triptych looks very interesting. Can't wait tosee these done.

[Judy Carpenter]

You are making me feel soooo old and sooooo very tired! How do you fit it all in???

Oh, by the way: You have received a "You Make My Day" award from me. Please check my blog for details.

xo

[Judy L.]

Congratulations on getting it all done! I find that making a list helps me so much.

[Cindy]

See how my missing your list got you cracking! LOL, like you needed me to create! :O)

[Linda Stokes]

You have been busy & so organized. Well done!

[kim]

Now that's how to work a list!

[Kate]

How very productive of you! Actually, I've started making lists some days just so I don't get distracted. It kind of works...

[Yvonne]

I'm very impressed Vicki...maybe I should make a list. :) I love what you are doing with the fabrics.