Author Archives: Barbara Triscari
Rusty Gold
I have been working on surface design with rust for a few years, but have stepped up my interest over the last year. I was wanting to come up with ways to mimic specific patterns and hit a road block. … Continue reading
Quilting Arts Magazine
I adore Quilting Arts Magazine and from the day that I found them, several years ago I found my home for art quilting. I cancelled all other subscriptions. I love the beautiful quilt art in the magazine and that they … Continue reading
Leaded Glass Window
A lifelong friend asked to commission a stained glass window for her historic home addition to fill the window in her bathroom that would no longer be an outside window. I was touched by her faith in my abilities, but … Continue reading
More Layers with Thermofax Screens
I have been having fun with my thermofax screens and what is better than a bunch of thermofax screens? More thermofax screens. Tee hee hee. I ordered some more and we were able to have a few from our class … Continue reading
Adding Layers, wonderful layers!
I have always enjoyed dyeing fabric and the beautiful results. They always feel done to me. Now I’m pushing myself to see what more I can do to them. I’m really enjoying the depth of the layers and complexity … Continue reading
Dyeing to Stamp!
We are still plugging away at our dyeing class at the Indy Art Center with Bobbie Vance. I have been stamping and screening. I have a few pieces that I’m building up some layers. The one above was randomly stamped … Continue reading
Snow Bleaching
My sister called me up and asked if I had done and snow decoloring after seeing a piece of fabric done by an artist in Montana. I told her no I had not and we both scooped up some snow … Continue reading
French Seam Challenge Quilt
L’Albero di Bolzano Vicentino (The Tree of Bolzano Vicentino) was my submission for The French Seam’s quilt challenge. The challenge was to use a piece of each of three Moda Farmyard fabrics. I overdyed, stamped, thermofax screen printed and decolored … Continue reading
Another Batch from the Dye Studio
It is fun to have dedicated time to go to the Indy Art Center for dye class. Bobbie Vance has a wealth of knowledge and shares it generously. Not to mention, she is fun and encouraging. As are my classmates. … Continue reading