Friday, March 25, 2011

Fun in the Sun

Last weekend my husband and I took a trip out to visit his mother. She lives just south of Sedona, Arizona. Of course, this meant that I was able to visit one of my favorite fabric stores - Quilter's Store Sedona and Gallery.
That's my husband with the sign.
The owners don't allow photos inside the store but it has a most wonderful collection of batiks. I was delighted to find some rayon batik fabric and a pattern for a jacket that I really liked. There was even a sample made in the store that I could try on. Here is a peek at the fabric. The pattern is really simple and despite some heavy traveling and other commitments, I can't wait to start sewing it.


There is a gallery associated with the store and they had an exhibit by Margaret Anderson which is still on display until March 31.  I really enjoyed seeing Margaret's works which are explained as dyed fabric that is cut and then pieced into a composition. Here is a photo from the store's website of two of Margaret's works.

3 comments:

  1. That jacket looks comfy and classy as well as casual, Judy. I'll bet you enjoy making it. As for the artwork -- stunning! I've been dyeing in my City & Guilds program -- just small pieces, mainly solids -- but now I'm inspired to play in a different direction.

    P.S. Can you tell me how the pieces were hung/mounted? I'm always on the look-out for good ideas in this area!

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  2. Wonderful color for sewing...post the jacket when you are done so we can see it!

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  3. Thanks for your comments. I think that the quilts were hung with sleeves. It looks like white strips of wood ran through the sleeves.
    The jacket is about half done. If I am lucky, I will finish it this week. Had to go to the city this weekend - see my next post.

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