!Insights From SewCalGal

Mixed Media Playtime - Embossing With Metals Using the eBosser

2013-05-21T21:35:00.000-07:00

Many quilters that enjoy mixed-media Art Quilts have incorporated metal embossing in their projects to create spectacular results. There are a number of products from copper foils, metal sheets, wire cloth, metal screens, etc. and you can texturize, stain and paint. Recently, I've been exploring using Craftwell's eBosser with various embossing templates from eBosser, Sizzix and others. The eBosser easily embosses lightweight metals and the possibilities of what you can create are endless.

It is quite easy to place metals, cardstock, papers, etc inside of embossing folders. And, then you simply stack them in the ebosser layers and feed them into the electronic eBosser.

I decided to play with some inexpensive foil that can be easily found at Home Depot, Lowes, or other hardware stores. Pipe Wrap Insulation tape, or other metal plumbing tapes, can work well for embossing projects.

Such metal embossing can easily be added to greeting cards.

And you can add them to fabric to create that extra sparkle. Here I added some embossed metal to a simple luggage tag.

I'm far from being an expert on embossing metals, but certainly having fun. If you have experience working with metals in mixed media, embossing metals, etc. I'd love to hear your recommendations. And, I promise to share more as I have more time to play with metals and the eBosser.

For more info on the eBosser
Benefits of an eBosser
Value of an eBosser

http://www.craftwellusa.com/products/ebosser
http://blog.craftwellusa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ecraftbycraftwell
http://pinterest.com/teamcraftwell/
http://www.youtube.com/ecraftbycraftwell

In The Studio with Angela Walters

2013-05-20T21:43:00.000-07:00

"In The Studio with Angela Walters", published by Stash Books, an imprint from CT Publishing, is a must have book for any quilter interested in improving their free-motion quilting skills, as well as confident beginners.

Tips and designs shared in this book can help you create texture, movement, contrast depth and more in your quilts. While Angela is a longarm quilter, insights in this book are appropriate for those working on a longarm machine, as well as those using a domestic sewing machine.

Projects in this book range in size from 28 1/2" x 32 1/2" to 66 1/2" x 81 1/2" and they include instructions that any experienced quilter could easily follow.

And the free-motion quilting techniques and designs can easily be applied to your own projects.

Angela shares insights on quilting your quilts with a broad range of topics, from stitching in the ditch to quilting a strip section to quilting the background, and more.

SewCalGal really likes how Angela shares insights how free-motion quilting can create texture in your quilts, how to mix designs, add dimension. This book is packed full of jewels to help you
add beautiful free-motion quilting to your projects. I hope you
get a chance to check this book out at your local quilt shop or at CT Pub's online store soon.

You can find Angela at:

blog: http://www.quiltingismytherapy.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.walters.714?fref=ts
twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaFMQ

You can find CT Pub at:

online store: http://www.ctpubblog.com/
blog: http://www.ctpubblog.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilovequilts
twitter: https://twitter.com/ctpublishing

Free Class Day at Craftsy

2013-05-17T19:00:00.000-07:00

Yippee. Today is Craftsy Free Class Day. This is a day where those that are new to Craftsy can sign up and select a class from a selection of favorite classes, for Free and you will help raise funds for DonorsChoose. Plus, like all classes at Craftsy, you can participate in your class at your leisure and repeat whenever you want. It is just a matter that this "Free Class Day" is only open to sign up today and you need to be new to Craftsy.

If you are already registered at Craftsy this is a great opportunity for you to share with your friends and family, as they too may also want to take fun and creative classes at Craftsy.

Craftsy has a wide selection of crafting classes (and they are adding more all the time), with excellent instructors from all over the world. Plus you can take an online class at your leisure and repeat as often as you'd like. You access never expires

Home and Garden

Cake Decorating

Food and Cooking

Knitting

Crocheting

Jewelry

Weaving

Spinning

Paper Crafting

Embroidery

Sewing

and Quilting!

On May 18th, Craftsy is hosting Free Class Day to benefit DonorsChoose. For one day only, new members can choose one free course from a selection of favorite Craftsy classes, up to a $39.99 value! If you haven't taken a Craftsy class yet, Saturday is your chance to sign up for your first by choosing from classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, and more.

If they meet their goal of giving away 10,000 classes, Craftsy will donate $5,000 to DonorsChoose to fund arts education in public schools across the US. Existing members are not eligible for the free course offer, but will still receive a special treat.

If you have never taken a class at Craftsy, this is a great opportunity to sign up for a class today. Just click here: Craftsy Free Class Day

There are many classes that you can sign up for free, that what I listed. And, the classes for a fee are really reasonably priced. SewCalGal loves taking classes at Craftsy!