Saturday, September 17, 2005

I'm a Tyvek kinda woman!

Saturday_september_17_2005 I've been playing with Tyvek and I love it.  The first time I used it was at a design symposium that I attended in July. I want to do a really large quilt with this material! I just can't stop touching it!   This is a postcard with the Tyvek sewn down on a quilted background. The colour comes from either Sharpie markers or oil pastel crayons.  I love these colours but the texture is what thrills me.  I'm going to add some sequins to distract from the funky quilting but I couldn't wait to show it off. I feel so lucky that something like this postcard is all it takes to make me have a good time!



Here are some more postcards. The 2 at the top are recent and went out to some friends as little surprises in their mailboxes.



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10 comments:

  1. you gettn high off'a tyvek fumes or sumphn?
    dont worry sweetie, we gon getchu some help, i swair on cheese!

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  2. Loved the postcard K., especially the part on the back!! Your work is fabulous!

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  3. S, from your mouth to my big head to God's ears.
    ITM, i don't want no help...just put me in the attic with my tyvek and sewing supplies and i y'all never have to mention me again. just slide a meal through the door.

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  4. just discovered your blog, can't wait to read thru your archives -- love your tyvek quiltlets and the fact that you're a fiber artist and a writer! my two favorite mediums...

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  5. Do you use cut up Tyvek envelopes or get it some other way?
    Love the latest round of cards you are sharing. Jen

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  6. Have you heated and melted the tyvek? And also what Jen said - what is your tyvek source - creative minds need to know. Good to see yummy new work from you.

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  7. Tyveck...don't tell the U S Postal Service I told'ya, but they do not charge for their tyveck envelopes.

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  8. Pam, where do you think I picked up the material????? FedEx is another source...gotta mix it up in order to remain undercover...shhhhh

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  9. these are wonderful, Karoda. I love the cards that have more focus in them. Love the sun one with the house and the other sun one with the rubber stamped sun!

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