Machine Needle Felting
This week on the blog I’m sharing with you some of my very favorite techniques and you know they’re my favorites because I’ve written dvds about each of them! Today is all about machine needle felting.
I love machine needle felting; particularly that you can get fabulous results in a relatively short period of time because those needle felting machines can really pick up speed when you need them to. Plus, machine needle felting is very creative.
My Favorite Techniques on DVD
I’m often asked if my instructional dvds are compatible for use in countries other than the US. The answer to that is…
Absolutely!
In fact my dvds are scattered all around the globe – the US of course, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, and Asia!
What Was I Thinking?
“I’m not sure if I’ll embellish this art bag.”
Of course I was going to embellish it!
Plus I found a fabulous way to use up my old broken jewelry.
I really love the way it turned out. What do you think?
I Forgot To Mention …
I’m still stumbling my way around there so bear with me, but it looks kind of fun.
See you there!
Printing on Fabric 101: Fabric Options
You can print on just about any type or color of fabric so long as it’s properly prepared and backed with a paper carrier so it feeds through your printer easily and without jamming. For washable prints, you need to make sure you use specially treated fabric, and for water-resistant prints you can use special printer inks. However there are also a few other considerations to think about in relation to the type of fabric you choose …
New Work: Reminisce
I’ve just finished a new art bag using one of my latest digital art designs called “Reminisce”. Isn’t she pretty? I can’t wait to take her out on my next shopping trip. And yes! I do actually use my art bags because they’re not only beautiful, but they’re designed to be functional as well. I particularly love the design and colors of “Reminisce” and named the design because it reminded me of my grandmother – all lacy and lavender, and of course she loved her garden and her flowers.
Miracles and Moments
A little inspiration to start the week.
Today enjoy this evocative image from Chi King.
Miracles come in moments.
Be ready and willing.
Wayne Dyer
Another Use for Injured Prints
or How I Made a Mousepad in 5 Minutes
I’ve been threatening to make a new mouse pad for quite a while, but of course my “to do” list gets longer every day and it wasn’t a priority up until the other day when I finally couldn’t stand the sight of my old mouse pad which is all ratty on the ends, is covered in coffee and tea stains and probably breakfast stains as well, and is all together quite uninspirational and virtually unusable. I’ll do you a big favor and not show it to you.
Printing on Fabric 101: Printer Inks
Continuing the series Printing on Fabric 101. Last week we looked at printer feed paths so today I’ll discuss printer inks, which is another important aspect when printing on fabric.
Understanding inkjet printer inks can get a little confusing because each printer manufacturer makes their inks using different technologies and these technologies are advancing and changing constantly.
I'm Linda Matthews and welcome to my website. As a textile artist I love to experiment with all sorts of different textile and art quilting techniques; and as I teacher I love to share. I hope you enjoy my website. 
