Etsy Treasury

I have been notified that my photo note card has been included in this fun treasury.  These are apparently things that were/are her father's favorites.

www.etsy.com/treasury/4c7c0a5cd98e6d9193761f35/for-my-motorcycle-riding-elvis-loving?index

Nice, hot day today but Hurricane Earl may hit the East Coast.  I sure hope not. 

We went to a Crusie Night last night and saw some pretty nice local cars.  We'll go again I'm sure and I'll post some photos.  The first of Sept. is tomorrow!  Summer flew by didn't it?

Fun Painting Silk Scarf

Today I painted a silk scarf with fabric paint.  I'm not thrilled with the results, I think a pre-schooler could have done as well.  Anyway, here's the photo process of what I did.  The scarf what white to begin with.  I painted on the indigo blue then the green.  Added some salt and let it dry.  Shook off the salt and let the scarf "rest" for awhile.  I ironed the scarf and tied it in a loop to take a picture.  I'm liking it better now.  I enjoyed the process but hope for better results next time. I think I'll dye one next time!
I'm donating this to the "Enduring Earth" challenge.  Sales of the scarves will be donated to The Nature Conservancy.  http://www.nature.org/.  This challenge is sponsored by Fiberarts Connection a nonprofit 501.
The scarves entered will be exhibited and sold to raise funds at Wilson Community College, Wilson, NC.  After the show the scarves that do not sell will be sold online or possibly in another venue.  Photos of the entries will be posted on the Fiberarts Blog.  I'll keep you posted. 

World Quilt Show, Manchester, NH

I attended the World Quilt Expo in Manchester last week.  I'm always impressed with what people  thoughout the world create.  Beautiful workmanship and Creative Spirit. The quilt above, "Medea Escaping" is by Marilyn Belford of USA and she won a blue ribbon!  Congratulations Marilyn!  I missed the Images show in Lowell, MA this year, sadly, but just can't do everything, everywhere, can we?