Fusion I, Art Piece # 122

Fusion I, AP 122

In the fall of 2019 I had the pleasure of participating in a class taught by Sue Benner at the Woodland Ridge Retreat. The class focused on two techniques: monoprinting with textile paints and fabric fusion. During the class I was able to create a number of fiber art pieces. One of them is the focus of today’s post. Let’s examine the finished project.

Fusion I, AP 122
Fusion I, Art Piece # 122

Measuring 19 3/4″ x 29 1/4″ the art quilt was assembled from a variety of fabric shapes and sizes. Among the fabrics included are gauze, synthetic fibers, and cotton. Most of the materials were dyed commercially. The blue and teal leaf pattern was monoprinted by myself. Two of the items that were included were harvested from an article of clothing. You can identify them by looking for buttonholes.

A fusible material was applied to the back of each fabric. As the shapes were cut out and rearranged they were temporarily fused to a non-stick surface. Once the desired size and arrangement was achieved the entire piece was removed from the non-stick surface and adhered to the black cotton. A quilt sandwich of cotton batting and a fabric backing was assembled. The pieced center was quilted with a geometric pattern using a variegated thread. To the black cotton I stitched rows of straight line quilting using black thread. The fiber art quilt was finished with facings, a label and a hanging sleeve. Fusion I is currently on display in my home.

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Rectangles and Squares, Art Piece # 167

Rectangles and Squares, AP 167

A learning experience:

I participated in a 2019 class taught by Sue Benner, a well-known fiber artist. The theme of the class was fabric fusing. Each project contains a backing, batting and of course a fabric layer. The top layer is created from fabric that has a fusible material adhered to the back. From those manipulated fibers shapes are cut. The shapes are overlapped 1/4” and fused onto a surface. Those steps are then repeated until a finished design has been achieved. Once finished the entire composition is peeled off in one piece and permanently fused to the batting.

My Project:

I used a variety of materials in my composition. Among them you will see hand dyed fabrics, hand stamped squares, and cheese cloth with raveling edges. Even the cheese cloth had a layer of fusible attached to it.

Once the layers had cooled it was time to add the quilting and other finishing touches. I quilted mine with a variegated thread. Using my sewing machine I stitched an all-over square-like pattern that emulated the shapes of my fabrics. I completed my composition with a binding, hanging sleeve and a hand stitched label. My finished fiber art piece measures 13 3/8” x 13 3/8”.

assigned identity:

Before creating the label for my project I needed to select a name. I chose to call it Rectangles and Squares because of the shapes that were used in the assembling of my piece.

Rectangles and Squares, AP 167
Rectangles And Squares, Art Piece # 167

a favorite:

I have used this process to create several other items. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to attend Sue’s class and learn her techniques. This process is one my favorite methods to use. Listed below are some of the items that I have made which use the same technique.

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Before closing let me thank you for showing an interest in my activities. I am grateful for your participation and look forward to your comments.

Best wishes for a wonderful day!

A Change Is Coming

Dancing Tootsies, AP 124, Closeup

I’ve been blogging, in one way or another, since 2010. Over the years I have shared information about family, my adventures at my little cabin in the woods, the fiber art classes that I’ve attended, as well as many, many other stories. Sharing them has enriched my life in so many ways.

A Handfull

The last quarter of 2020 was a particularly trying experience for myself and my family. During those days I spent a great deal of time evaluating my activities. The period of self examination helped me to rethink my priorities.

Mr. B, Ms. A and Beaker the Energetic Corgi

This blog is one of the may items I reviewed. There are currently 600+ registered followers. I have thoroughly appreciated every opportunity I have had to interact with each and every one. However, at this time maintaining the blog requires a level of energy that I would much rather spend on other activities. As a result I have decided to gradually phase out my participation on this platform.

A Gift From My Spouse

For the time being my blog will continue to be available, at this address, as a reference for the many articles and stories that I have published. New posts have been scheduled to release through the end of March. What happens to this blog after that I’m not sure.

One Last Glance

I will continue to maintain a presence on Instagram and Facebook. If you have a desire to stay in tough you can find me there. I have links to my accounts on my blog.

thank you!

Before closing let me thank you for showing an interest in my activities. I am grateful for your participation and look forward to your comments.

Best wishes for a wonderful day!