Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Projects and Winner!

I decided to hang my fabric on the line, I didn't bother washing it, it smells fine, lol.
Plus when I use it in a prim project, it will probably end up getting stained again.
By letting the sun pull the dye into the fabric, I got some nice dark spots, a few areas of green from the black dye and an overall aged look. If you are looking for a true antique look, this is it. Most antiques are aged by weather and water and this is what happens;)

I plan on using some in a jean quilt, so the lighter is good for that and some will go as backings or wool applique backing.


I am also working on a Christmas project. This is a design by Jan Patek. Next I need to add the birds and then decide what extra touches I might add. I was thinking some words and maybe some rusty bells on a few antlers. I really wish I could figure out my lighting better to get the true prim look of my fabrics. Even if I take it outside, I can't get the true look, outside my photos tend to go blue, inside they go red or yellow. Eventually I will read my camera book and figure it out;)


And now onto the giveaway winner. In case you are ever wondering, I do use the random generator to pick a name, I never pick one myself. I have entered contests where I would swear that the person gives to people they know;) So, when I picked tonight's number, I was surprised when I went to look to see who number 10 was. It is Corrine of Quilt Taffy, the wonderful lady who I just won from. But I plan on having more giveaways in the future and some more freebies, finally getting back into the swing of things and getting more organized. So, Congratulations to Corrine! Pick out any pattern from my ecrater site and send me an email with your choice.

12 comments:

TheCrankyCrow said...

Congratulations Corrine!! And thanks Deb for another giveaway!! I have your same camera woes...One day I promise myself (and my poor blog followers) to read that book and learn a thing or two! Hope you have a wonderful tomorrow! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

Congrats to Corrine. Your newest projects are looking great....hope your feeling better!

Barbara said...

Love your Christmas project.

moosecraft said...

Congrats to Corrine! I bought my Quiltmania mags from her... she's good people! Great fabrics on Donder & Blitzen! I have that pattern too... lol.. in fact, I have the kit ready and waiting for me to get to it! lol! Ahhhh... I need a year off from everything to stitch everything on my list... :-)

acorn hollow said...

congrats to the winner! your projects look great.
Cathy

Anna said...

Congrats Corrine! DH is trying to teach me how to use photo shop to correct my marginal camera work. I don't want to learn anything else I want him to do it!! off to work I go...have a great day!

paulette said...

Corrine you lucky lady!! And thanks for another great GA, Debbie!! Love your Jan Patek quilt!! It's going to be a beauty!
P

Linda said...

Congrats to the winner!! That's so cool.

I have that project too. I bought a kit last year, but have yet to make it. Can't wait to see yours.

~Madalynne~ said...

Congrats to Corrine!

That fabric looks prim perfect and your new project looks like a fun one!

Libby said...

I love the look you get when you dry stained fabric in the sun! Yours looks great!

deb said...

congrats to the winner, and I love the projects!!!!!!

Jeni said...

Debbie! I love your reindeer quilt! I'm really getting inspired to get my kit out now!!
Jeni