Do you like to try new things? I do. Especially as they relate to art and quilting. Whether it’s a tool, a technique, or a color palette, I consider experimenting with such things to be adventures. (As a matter of fact, that’s why I call my website Adventure Quilter.)
I recently discovered a new white pen. It’s permanent and it works pretty well on fabric. One coat is sort of faded looking, but two passes make a nearly opaque mark.
The pen is called Uniball Signo broad tip. (The last is a misnomer, since the tip is about like that of an ordinary ink pen.) Note: The pen doesn’t cover quite as well as in this photo.
Do you have one of those favorite t-shirts or sweaters that’s so comfortable you want to wear it no matter how ratty it gets? I have a t-shirt like that, which has been developing holes. They finally got bad enough that I decided to do something about them. Namely, mend them in a rather exaggerated way.
I enlarged the holes, patched them with contrasting fabric scraps and embroidered around them. Now, I sorta feel like I’m wearing an odd work of art. And I like it.
Have you done any creative mending?
Ellen Lindner
Have you seen the clothing of Alabama Chanin? Search her name in Pinterest. Your creative patching is reminiscent of her methods. Very fun!
Hi Suzanne. I’m not familiar with her work, although I do remember seeing someone else do embroidered patches. I’ll check it out. Thanks.
Beautiful! And I also love new things altho they take me far afield and off the beaten track. This is adorable mending! I have a cool patched sweatshirt and was convinced I could make one. Several trips to the thrift store and Joann’s and I realized I had more invested in an unmade experiment than the cute jacket had cost new! Such is the dilemma of a creative.
You’re right Cindy. When you experiment you have to accept a certain quantity of “rough drafts.” 🙂 But, it’s certainly worth it!
I always say that if everything turns out well, with no challenges, I’m just not experimenting enough.