4/22/10

Melanie Testa and Pretty Purses

Thus begins a host of posts about my International Quilt Festival Chicago adventures...mostly in terms of big thank you's to all of the artists I met, traded with and shared smiles with. More to come, but I'll start with the results of my class with Melanie Testa. Here are some of the delicious layered fabrics I made under her direction. They are directly from her book Inspired to Quilt, which I had her sign. The fabrics are fused and ready for quilting with a layer of batting underneath. The top layer is stenciled silk organza that we made in class. The pretty purse speaks for itself. This class was a pure joy and Melanie's knowledge comes shining through. I would not hesitate to take another class (check your August schedule, hint hint) from this amazing woman.

8 comments:

  1. Gorgeous background quilted fabric! Wow!

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  2. Your purse is fantastic and I love the fabrics. My dream is to take a class with Melly. I had a blast in her Joggles class this winter and can only imagine how much fun it would be to create with her in person. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Glorious fabric's Kelli!! Looks like you had tons of fun! I love Melli's book just need some play time.......

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  4. goodness! it's art, isn't it?

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  5. Marsha4/22/2010

    Beautiful work, Kelli. I like the final touch of the hand-embroidery stitches. The other fabrics are very pretty too. Hopefully I will get my purse finished soon,
    Marsha

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  6. Wow. That is really stunning. I would be afraid to use it for fear of wearing it out or messing it up!

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  7. wow. beautiful layered fabrics Kelli!!!

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  8. I am amazed at your work, the amount you got done. Your vibrant colors. The stitching. Great work, Kelli

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