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Cat Allard
- Female
- Litchfield, CT
- United States
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Cat Allard replied to Linda McLean's discussion Silk Ribbon Dye in the group Silk Ribbon Embroidery"Dharma Trading Co. has silk ribbon for dying in 4mm and 7mm and wider. www.dharmatrading.com and they also have a tutorial on dying silk ribbon with Seta Colors. Their Seta paints are a reasonable price. I order fabric painting supplies from them."
Cat Allard replied to Linda McLean's discussion Silk Ribbon Dye in the group Silk Ribbon Embroidery"I paint fabric with Seta color paint. I can embroider on it but it's stiffer and not as easy to work with. If the paint was thick, I think it would shread the ribbon, but it you kept is watered down and washed the fabric after it was heat set,…"
Cat Allard commented on sharonb's group Silk Ribbon Embroidery"Wonderful! I love the look of SRE. I do a mix of crazy quilting and SRE. I haven't died my own ribbon yet, but I dye fabric so it won't be long before I give it a try. If anyone has used silk dyes, I'd love to hear what your…"
Cat Allard joined sharonb's group
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
If you love Silk Ribbon Embroidery (SRE) and want to share tips, advice, what have done, learnt and resources online this group is for you.See More
Paul Phillip Evans left a comment for Cat Allard"Hi Cat, nice to meet you! Thanks for your kind comment on my work.
Paul :)"
Cat Allard commented on Cat Allard's photo
Little-Love-Quilt--Shayna-01
"Thanks Debby! She was a dear! I still miss her sleeping at my feet each night."
Debby Holman commented on Cat Allard's photoLittle-Love-Quilt--Shayna-01
"This is just beautiful. I have lost kitties, too and think this is a wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing this."
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- Art Quilting, Painting & Dying Fabric, and anything thing else that comes close. smile.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- From my Aunt Dobbin who could do magical things with a needle and thread.
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- Hello! I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!
Expect joy, Cat
- Website:
- http://www.zencatart.com
- Second Website or blog
- http://www.magicalcat.com
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 13:38 on September 5, 2010,
Lauren Chong Sng said… - cat, thank you for writing! i've added heartbeat quilts and tumbleweek to my list of places to visit. i was told that denyse schmidt is in your state, but it's a bit of a drive from mystic (i'm not good after 45 mins). thanks again and happy stitching to you. --lauren
- At 22:03 on July 18, 2009, Paul Phillip Evans said…
- Hi Cat, nice to meet you! Thanks for your kind comment on my work.
Paul :)
- At 19:30 on June 30, 2009,
Allie Aller said… - Oh please do add me as your friend.
I think I just added you too....(I'm not the most tech savvy stitcher here....)
- At 19:01 on June 30, 2009, Allie Aller said…
- Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment, Cat!
If you are itching to try crazy quilting, why not just piece up a little 8" X 8" block and embellish it? You never know what might happen.... ;-)
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