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Creating Felt Fabric Collage

Fabric Collage refers to the creation of a new cloth from a collection of different types of textiles. I have been playing with my stash of handmade felt, fabric and scraps to make unique textiles that can transform into a vest, pants, wrap or a scarf. I begin by pulling out different types of […]

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It takes a village: How I made my coat

I attended Diane Ericson’s Design Outside the Lines Retreat in Ashland, Oregon.  The theme was “Coat as Shelter” and the guest instructor was Carol Lee Shanks.  This was my second year attending the coat retreat.  Last year I made a coat using Carol Lee’s method of pattern design.  Her process for approaching fabric is intuitive.    […]

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Summer Sewing

Summer Sewing I have taken a little break from felting to focus on some summer sewing.  Summer is a great time to work on lightweight frocks and improve my sewing skills.  In May, I attended Diane Ericson’s Design Outside the Lines Retreat.  Sandy Ericson, Center for Pattern Design was her guest artist.  Sandy has a wealth […]

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Distractions

I know so many new babies and babies that will soon be here and the last few months I’ve been going nuts making baby dresses.  Not the kind of creating I usually do, a great obsession for the evenings.  Here are just a few things for my new niece who will be born in about […]

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Creating Clothing from Simple Shapes

For people who are fiber nuts, it’s just the kind of thing we like to do. –Julie Crane,…

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Creating Clothing from Simple Shapes

For people who are fiber nuts, it’s just the kind of thing we like to do. –Julie Crane,…

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Creating Clothing from Simple Shapes

For people who are fiber nuts, it’s just the kind of thing we like to do. –Julie Crane,…

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Arty Summer Apron Class with Diane Ericson

Diane Ericson

 

Diane Ericson with her Red Bike Apron

The Summer Arty Apron Workshop with Diane Ericson

For cooking, gardening or fashion, the apron is a great canvas to let your creative ideas run wild. Bring trims, notions, vintage lace and linens – or maybe some old Levi’s, rolled up paintings on canvas you’ve been storing in the garage – all perfect starters for your unique apron design. You may want to include a theme, such as Asian designs or homage to a beloved pet. Fun and easy to make, participants will get three apron patterns to trace off in class. Diane will share her arty apron creations to whet your creative whistle. Diane’s Red Bike apron will be featured in the Medford Mail Tribune’s Home Life magazine for August. Diane Ericson is a long time contributer to the sewing industry, has a line of patterns, stencils and DVD’s.

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Textile and Sewing Classes at Ashland Art Center

Diane Ericson, a seasoned designer, will share tips, ideas and design techniques to assist you. As a long-time contributor to the sewing industry through workshops and magazine articles, her focus is always on how to build your skills as a designer while you express a more creative, personal look. See her work in Studio #7 in the Art Center.

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