When I got ready for vacation last month, I faced the daunting realization that I'd be gone a number of days without a sewing machine. Knowing how hard it would be, and how antsy I might be away from the ability to "work" for so long, I started contemplating applique as a way to keep my hands on fabric (as opposed to just knitting, which I also do on vacation). I planned several projects and took along a bag full of fabrics ready to let my applique spirit free. In the end, I have three very different projects to show for my efforts, and I had a great deal of fun.
In the way it often goes, once you start noticing something, it seems to be everywhere. When I got back, I had the chance to look at Applique Outside the Lines. From the get-go, I'm in love with their work... so much so that it's taking me a bit of time to settle down and actually read the text (but I've started). This is one to look at, for sure.
For a look at other titles we're thumbing, check the Here2There site.
Amy and Opal are two artists living in different states on the west coast who have teamed up to create fiber art together. Their journey and process is captured here.
