fall fun vests

I like quilting..... I like crafting.... I like sewing..... I like creating for the sake of entertainment.... and it works for me like nothing else does.     I have made full-sized quilts...   I have made lots of wall hangings... but then.... how many does a person need???  I used to sell them- back in the day.... (when I was a stay at home mom looking for a way to bring in a little extra money.....  and I had the TiMe!!!

Now it is sheer pleasure... because I miss it sooooo much!!  I DO like teaching... but the TIME..... oh the time.....

Now... most of what I do is wish.... and now and then throw myself with a passion into a project here and there..... and wait, with baited breath.... for the next 3 day weekend...  

I found that it works for me to get my creative juices flowing with SMALL projects that can be FINISHED....

So, often I create with a vengeance and design a quilt pattern or applique pattern- and then throw it all onto a vest or a jacket or a jumper.....  or some other form of wearable art...  and call it fun.... and DONE.....

Here are some examples:  

I love making 3-dimensional pens and add-ons. 

I use standard quilting assembly to create my own "fabric".  I mix it up with some machine applique and some hand applique techniques.... and THEN make it MORE dimensional by making mixed media pens, etc..... 

I love to take the theme right on around to the back. 

 I collect fabrics that TALK to me.   I love the visual texture that fabrics can add to the "flavor" of the design.   My heart fairly RACES when I see a fabric that will be JUST PERFECT to help tell the tale....  

Basic star with a little fussy cut cat in the center.... 

I make the pieced fabric- then ruthlessly cut it up to make the garment.
Sometimes this is REALLY hard to make myself do.... but... always worth it.  

Happy sewing!
Cheers!
judifer