GETTING READY FOR ART HOP AND GIVEAWAY WINNERS

First off, the winners of my fall banners (I'll send them off to you tomorrow, Monday) are Lori Hutchinson, Karen Owen, Carla Trump, Jackie Smith, Deb Lewis and Jeanie Croupe. Thank you, everyone who wanted a banner.

The past week and week-end, I have been working on some projects for the November Art Hop in Kalamazoo.

 

Below is a torso canvas I was working on. It's almost finished in this photo. The paper swirl has been painted over and now matches the rest of the canvas.

I made 13 digital/fabric sewn pieces of this show. I printed out digital collages (which I have previously made using Photoshop) on fabric and then sewed around them.

I wasn't sure how to finish these pieces. I tried putting them in frames, but wasn't happy with the frames I had. I then decided to sew the fabric onto watercolor sheets. I like the look of this.

I also have 10 dolls that I'm going to exhibit.

I want this to all be indicative of my work, but I flit about so much in my art that it's hard to show an accurate sampling.

Comments

[last minute lynn]

Your pieces were wonderful! I can't believe how well you use the sewing machine as an art tool!

[erica]

Love your dolls! They're gorgeous, but you know how I love fabric...the stitching on the fabric photos excites me :)

[connie williams]

i think your water color paper frame is a GREAT idea! it sets the art quilts off beautifully!
...and your new dolls turned out FAB!
...and thank you for the postcard, too. I hardly ever post, so it is nice to be remembered, even when i don't deserve it...

[Kris]

Love your sewn photos! If I ever unearth my machine I am going to give it a try. Good luck at the Art Hop.

[jeanie]

I SO cannot believe I won! Thank you! Thank you!

And this -- well, you and your sewing machine just move me to bits. Honestly, the things you do -- and those dolls. Oh, my! They have such personality!

What are the dates of the Art Hop?

[last minute lynn]

WoW, you have gotten so good with a sewing machine! I love the eyeball! I can't wait to see everything in person.

[Fran]

Your work is, as always, fabulous! I love the detail in your thread painting and free motion work. I can see that CREATE definitely came home with you! :) Missing you!

[Jackie Smith]

Oh YAY!! I just read your post and found out that I'm a winner! Thank you so much!! I love all of your art work! You have been one busy Diva! I miss my lovely doll that I purchased from you so much! Can't believe I left her in Hueytown! She stood right beside my computer and kept me company all the time. I will bring her back down with me when I return! Best of luck on the Art Hop - I know your wonderful pieces will bring many buyers much happiness! And thanks again for the banner!

[Judy Streger]

I think you've been holding out on us. I don't remember seeing these dolls which are fabulous. When did you make them? Are you going to be exhibiting any of your jewelry?

[Kathy Mc]

Good luck with your show Joanne.Everything looks great.

[martha brown]

I really like this torso piece.Very nice!

[Joanne Huffman]

Thanks for the kind words. What kind of machine do you have? I love my machine and think its become my favorite art tool.

hugs,
Joanne

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http://jthcreations.com

[Karen Owen]

Oh, you have been busy! Love everything! I think the fabric panels look fabulous stitched to the watercolor paper - you are so clever. I'm intrigued with your torso canvas. Wish I could see it up close.

[Deb]

Woohoo!!! Thank you Joanne :0)
I love the look of the stitched-around collage... I just bought a new sewing machine that does just about everything but buy the groceries - think I will give this technique a try ~ xo Deb