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Monday, January 28, 2013

Printmaking Paper Pieced Block


I've been a member of the Cocorico Bee for a little over a year now.  We've just completed round one of the bee (or are completing as there are still some late blocks) and there was talk of a second round. I asked if we could push it off for a few months in order to give us time to make our blocks from the last round into quilts.  I'm trying to focus on spending some time on this task since I suggested it after all!

I had the bee members make me blocks with the Art Studio theme.  You can see them here.

I wanted to at least make one block of my own to incorporate into the quilt so I decided to start with a printmaking block.  I used a linoleum block print that I carved and printed for the block itself.  The background fabric is a textured solid by Moda (I can't remember where I got it), and the brayer metal and handle are both shaded cottons. The sides of the rubber block are made from Lizzy House's Bracelet in White.


I had to take a picture of the fabric brayer with the real life model next to it.  This brayer has seen a lot of use.  My best friend from childhood gave me a gift certificate to an art store for my birthday one year when I was in junior high and I bought this brayer and carving supplies. I only just replaced the brayer this winter because it was so warped. I think I am going to have to keep it for sentimental reasons. 

I am contemplating a couple more blocks but I am also anxious to start putting them together!  One suggestion I received from a reader was a photography block.  I really do love that idea but I am not sure I can pull it off without applique.  I'll have to think on it a bit.





14 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, how awesome is this??? Wow.

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  2. OMgosh. I thought that first photo was a photo until I read and realized that was your block. You are so amazing!

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  3. That is brilliant kiddo! Yes, I think you need to loop a piece of leather on that brayer and hang it on your wall!:)

    I think that background fabric is the grey from Mod Century!:)

    Wouldn't those feathers look awesome going around the bottom of a skirt!:)

    Ack! I just had an idea....gotta go see what color you have printed with the feather....I think I'd LOVE to make a bag with it and I need a new bag really bad!

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  4. I was also fooled into thinking it was a photograph! I love the texture you got in this block…

    And it reminds me that I have a print-making Whimseybox sitting on my shelf just waiting for me to carve feathers and go to town!

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  5. I am always in awe of your creativity!!! This quilt is going to be awesome;-)

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  6. This block is incredibly creative, Amy! Perfect for your themed quilt.

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  7. All your blocks are lovely. I really like the one you're currently working on. I've done a little carving and it's not so easy for me. Love this feather ~ so creative!

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  8. Total photographic effect, especially the roller! Wonderful for your quilt Amy

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  9. Wow! your paper piecing blocks are so perfect and stunning! Even the fabric colors are so real.

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  10. I love how creative you are. You have wonderful talent making these paper piecing blocks. I look forward to seeing your quilt when it's done.

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  11. As someone who can screen and block print, I love this!!! The orange handle pops against the wheat color. The addition of blue is well done. Great job!

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  12. This is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! and it makes me so happy!

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