Kawandi is a style of quilt created by the Siddi people of India, traditionally done by hand. It is truly scrappy and improvisational. While I like doing hand work, I was also intrigued by faster machine methods. I've listed some resources at the end of this tutorial if you are interested in creating Kawandi by hand, want to see another machine tutorial, want to see some footage of Siddi creating Kawandi by hand, and a discussion of creating Kawandi in your own style. This tutorial describes a new way of creating Kawandi by machine. These are NOT traditional Kawandi, but inspired by the joy and movement of Kawandi-style. I started with a background piece of fabric approximately 8x10", a piece of batting of the same size, and many scraps of batiks or quilting cottons. 1) Place the background over the batting, right side up (this is a quilt as you go technique, so the batting is incorporated from the beginning. 2) Place 4 scraps in the corners, right side DOWN - NOTE I'm using batiks in these examples, so its hard to tell that these pieces are upside down. In this image, you are looking at what will be the WRONG side of those scrap corners. 3) Begin UNDERLAPPING adjoining scraps into the corners. Fold approximately 1/4 inch on the side that will go UNDER the corner. Again, the scraps are placed upside down. Pin the piece in place along the edge. This will be machine sewn. 4) When you get to the next corner, fold the 1/4 inch on both sides of the scrap because it will go under 2 pieces of fabric. 5) Continue folding and underlapping scraps, pinning along the outer edge until you get the entire edge filled. Notice that it doesn't matter if you use short scraps, or long scraps. And again, its impossible to tell from this image because I'm using batiks, but you are looking at the right side of the background, and the WRONG side of the colorful scraps. 6) Sew 1/4 in seam all the way around the edge, removing pins as you come to them. 7) Clip the 4 corners close to the seam, being careful not to cut the thread. 8) Turn right side out by flipping each scrap over the seam. Use a tool to poke out or pull out the corners. There should be no raw edges of fabric along the edge of the piece because they are either in the seam OR they are folded under. 9) Carefully press the outer edge - taking care not to press the batting, as it might melt depending on fiber content. 10) The result is a piece with finished edges like this: 11) Top stitch close to the edge, This will secure all the folded under edges of each scrap. 12) When you are on the 4th side, approaching the beginning of your stitch line, turn the corner about 1/4" or 3/8" before you get there, to start the 'spiral' of stitching. The next steps are done just like Kawandi by hand, but you continue sewing on the machine. 13) To place the next piece, fold under 2 edges. Finger press or iron as necessary. Overlap the unfinished edges of previous scraps. 14) to place a color into a long strip, fold under 3 edges, staying aware of where you will place another scrap to overlap. 15) To keep a small scrap straight as you sew over the edge, it may be necessary to use long tweezers or stiletto. 16) Continue placing scraps and sewing in concentric rectangles, into the center. Note: this picture is from another project than the ones above. 17) Prepare the final scrap by folding under all 4 sides, and sewing the ever smaller rectangles/squares of stitching. 18) For the piece made of batiks, I decided the center "squares" looked better on the diagonal. Although not traditional at all, I've already broken so many 'rules', that I just decided to make this mine. Also, I'm aware that traditional Kawandi have 'folded flowers' in the 4 corners. Include them if you wish. Make it yours! Paula RESOURCES: How to make a Kawandi by hand by Kieren Dutcher https://youtu.be/yFd0xEfKeto How to make a Kawandi by machine (with binding) by Mel Beach https://pieceloveandhappiness.blogspot.com/2019/03/modern-kawandi-making.html Margaret Fabrizio travels to India to learn Kawandi from Siddi quilters: https://youtu.be/WqdIswL96q4 Margaret Fabrizio shows her own Kawandi quilts, and talks about making them in her own style. https://youtu.be/4NRxqOqp_UA
It’s no secret I’m prematurely welcoming spring in so I thought I’d jump the gun a bit more with some of my favorite paper plant tutorials and inspiration out on the web, in random order. My paper plants (#5 on this list) were my most popular post of 2015, so clearly you are liking them […]
Kawandi is a style of quilt created by the Siddi people of India, traditionally done by hand. It is truly scrappy and improvisational. While I like doing hand work, I was also intrigued by faster machine methods. I've listed some resources at the end of this tutorial if you are interested in creating Kawandi by hand, want to see another machine tutorial, want to see some footage of Siddi creating Kawandi by hand, and a discussion of creating Kawandi in your own style. This tutorial describes a new way of creating Kawandi by machine. These are NOT traditional Kawandi, but inspired by the joy and movement of Kawandi-style. I started with a background piece of fabric approximately 8x10", a piece of batting of the same size, and many scraps of batiks or quilting cottons. 1) Place the background over the batting, right side up (this is a quilt as you go technique, so the batting is incorporated from the beginning. 2) Place 4 scraps in the corners, right side DOWN - NOTE I'm using batiks in these examples, so its hard to tell that these pieces are upside down. In this image, you are looking at what will be the WRONG side of those scrap corners. 3) Begin UNDERLAPPING adjoining scraps into the corners. Fold approximately 1/4 inch on the side that will go UNDER the corner. Again, the scraps are placed upside down. Pin the piece in place along the edge. This will be machine sewn. 4) When you get to the next corner, fold the 1/4 inch on both sides of the scrap because it will go under 2 pieces of fabric. 5) Continue folding and underlapping scraps, pinning along the outer edge until you get the entire edge filled. Notice that it doesn't matter if you use short scraps, or long scraps. And again, its impossible to tell from this image because I'm using batiks, but you are looking at the right side of the background, and the WRONG side of the colorful scraps. 6) Sew 1/4 in seam all the way around the edge, removing pins as you come to them. 7) Clip the 4 corners close to the seam, being careful not to cut the thread. 8) Turn right side out by flipping each scrap over the seam. Use a tool to poke out or pull out the corners. There should be no raw edges of fabric along the edge of the piece because they are either in the seam OR they are folded under. 9) Carefully press the outer edge - taking care not to press the batting, as it might melt depending on fiber content. 10) The result is a piece with finished edges like this: 11) Top stitch close to the edge, This will secure all the folded under edges of each scrap. 12) When you are on the 4th side, approaching the beginning of your stitch line, turn the corner about 1/4" or 3/8" before you get there, to start the 'spiral' of stitching. The next steps are done just like Kawandi by hand, but you continue sewing on the machine. 13) To place the next piece, fold under 2 edges. Finger press or iron as necessary. Overlap the unfinished edges of previous scraps. 14) to place a color into a long strip, fold under 3 edges, staying aware of where you will place another scrap to overlap. 15) To keep a small scrap straight as you sew over the edge, it may be necessary to use long tweezers or stiletto. 16) Continue placing scraps and sewing in concentric rectangles, into the center. Note: this picture is from another project than the ones above. 17) Prepare the final scrap by folding under all 4 sides, and sewing the ever smaller rectangles/squares of stitching. 18) For the piece made of batiks, I decided the center "squares" looked better on the diagonal. Although not traditional at all, I've already broken so many 'rules', that I just decided to make this mine. Also, I'm aware that traditional Kawandi have 'folded flowers' in the 4 corners. Include them if you wish. Make it yours! Paula RESOURCES: How to make a Kawandi by hand by Kieren Dutcher https://youtu.be/yFd0xEfKeto How to make a Kawandi by machine (with binding) by Mel Beach https://pieceloveandhappiness.blogspot.com/2019/03/modern-kawandi-making.html Margaret Fabrizio travels to India to learn Kawandi from Siddi quilters: https://youtu.be/WqdIswL96q4 Margaret Fabrizio shows her own Kawandi quilts, and talks about making them in her own style. https://youtu.be/4NRxqOqp_UA
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Today’s card was inspired by a card I saw that was created by Kayla Renee. She’s a very talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator in Australia. It was featured as part of the current Gl…
This is a print of a painting by Molly of the author Audre Lorde, originally released as part of PEN America's #writersresist campaign $25 of each sale will go to PEN America, an organization that supports writers and fights for Freed0m of Speech. Giclee 17" x 22" print with archival ink on Canson Fine Art acid-free paper. Limited edition of 25 prints, signed and numbered.
This Venice print is a reproduction taken from my original painting of this Venetian view of San Barnaba, Italy. I painted the original using mixed-media: watercolour, pastel and pencil • Printed on Matt Ultra 240gsm white paper using archival quality inks • IMAGE SIZE 9.5" x 12.5" • PAPER SIZE 11" x 14" • 3/4" white paper border all around image • Small text printed in lower left corner of print reads - 'San Barnaba Venice www.clarecaulfield.co.uk' **This print is NOT SIGNED or TITLED** I am an artist and printmaker producing artwork based on iconic cities. Working in a lively drawing style I create views of many inspiring locations including Paris, Venice, New York, London, Prague, Sydney, Reykjavik, San Francisco and Istanbul. Working in my studio in Yorkshire England, I produce mixed-media paintings, original handmade prints, limited edition prints and art cards inspired by my travels all over the world. I CAN ALSO MAKE CUSTOM SIZED PRINTS ON EITHER PAPER OR STRETCHED CANVAS, INCLUDING ENLARGEMENTS PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND PRICES This image is copyright of the artist Clare Caulfield ©2020 (Image reproduction rights do not transfer with the sale of the print)
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Print of the original artwork 'Rather Be Reading' by Zeppelinmoon High quality giclee print on 310gsm archival paper Size - 8 x 10 inches (approx 20 x 25cm) Signed Posted flat backed & wrapped - please note the clear wraps the prints come in are not plastic! The wraps are made from rapidly compostable potato starch 🥔☺️♻️ Fankyoo youre lush! x P.S If you are sending this lovely print as a GIFT and would like a gift note sent to your recipient, just write your message in the "gift message" box at checkout and I will pop it in your parcel! It's also good to know that no receipts or invoices are included in the parcels :) Postage to the UK is free by Royal Mail 2nd class, or you can select an upgrade to Tracked 1st Class for £2 at checkout. International shipping is a flat fee of £8 worldwide, I send all international items TRACKED and all additional items are free :)
These soft and salty pastries, pretzel corners, are perfect for breakfast, as a quick on-the-go snack as well as a coveted item on the cold buffet.
Chances are, you have packing tubes and paper towel rolls in a recycling bin. We sure did. Until we decided to build a cardboard castle out of recyclables.
Today is Leap Day! To celebrate this once every 4 years day, I have gathered a cute collection of frog themed projects for you to give a try! Click on the links for more details on the projects. 1- These lovely frogs are a calendar page I made with my kiddos: 2- These painted pebble tick-tack-toe frogs (and ladybug
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Learn how to make a simple origami square bowl with these easy instructions. These paper bowls are perfect for serving snacks or storing stationery, jewellery or other knick-knacks.
To celebrate nature's ingenuity, we have a collection of microscopic images of things that we see or use in everyday. Which one is your favourite? Let
If you are up for a crochet/math challenge, check out these links on crocheting a Lorenz Manifold. Crocheting The Lorenz Manifold Scientific Papers on the Lorenz Manifold Instructions for Crocheti…
How to Make an Origami Corner Heart Bookmark: Please visit me at http://www.thecheesethief.com/ for more exciting tutorials. When your short on funds, bookmarks make great gifts. You can make this cute bookmark with just one sheet of square paper. Perfect to make as a vale…
Craft project: Just in time for a breezy day, make this colorful paper pinwheel with nothing more than paper, a pencil and a straight pin. Children of all ages will be delighted with this whirling paper windmill. Make several as party decorations or favors!
In preparation for the writing test, plurals is the topic of the day. Here's a simple way to practice plurals with your kids that costs only cents. What you will need: 1. Sentence strips 2. Markers 3. List of nouns that follow the rules. What you do: 1. Write the noun on the sentence strip. 2. Fold the right hand corner to cover up whatever gets taken away on the reform of the word. 3. Write the new ending that makes the word plural. See pictures below! Before the flaps are folded down. After the flaps are folded down (minus the first one). You could even have your children make their own. You really can use any type of paper and any noun! Simple and cheap! Make on.
How to fold an origami corner bookmark. Learn how to embellish and deocrate these cute monster bookmarks for kids.
