"Many thanks to everyone who sent me fabric Feb. and March They are all so beautiful. I was on the Feb. swap list but unfortunately (or fortunately) got bombarded with work and haven't had one minute to spare for over a month. The upcoming week…"
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Debra Paradise
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Debra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface DesignDebra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface Design"Hello February swappers. Where did this month go? I haven't had a chance to do my Feb. fabric yet but plan to get it out early next week. Think I will not participate in March since I have a lot of work coming up. Thanks for your patience.
Debra"
Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion DECEMBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"So cute!! Love the colours."
Debra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface Design"(Hope this didn't come through twice)
That was so fun. - daily presents in my mailbox. I love everyone's fabrics. Kal, is it too late to join February swap?
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Mikele Meether left a comment for Debra Paradise"Hi Debra, your altered fabric arrived in yesterday's mail and I love it. Thank you so much for including me - I wasn't expecting it so I got a wonderful surprise.
I see you are in Punta Gorda, right down the road from me. I love Punta…"
Debra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface Design"I'm in."
Debra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface Design"Sounds good to me. Question: Do we alter 1 yard/meter of fabric then cut it into 12 x 12 squares, or can each square be altered differently, or is either way okay?
If you Google "altered fabric" be prepared to spend the rest of the…"
Debra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface Design"I like 12 x 12 size too.
My email: debraparadise@gmail.com"
Debra Paradise replied to Kalona Simmons's discussion Altered Fabric Swap in the group Surface Design"I am totally new to surface design but I want to participate in this swap. Will give me incentive to play before the actual swap. "
Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion DECEMBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"If not, that's okay. I've got plenty of Christmas projects to work on."
Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion DECEMBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"Please add me."
Debra Paradise commented on Margaret Ramsay's group Surface Design"Haha, Kathryn - same story with me. I'm trying my hand at mixed media too. I've been playing around with fabric painting lately and attended a Holiday Open House today sponsored by our local Garden Group, and was inspired by amazing…"
Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion NOVEMBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"Oh Lord, I know not what I say. I am completely stumped by my own challenge. :-/"
Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion OCTOBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"Is this needle felting and heat gun distress? I recently completed a workshop in burning synthetic fabric edges over candles. Totally brought out the pyromaniac in me. So fun!
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Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion OCTOBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"So for every postcard in this forum I want to ask "How did you do that?" Would love to see techniques and materials posted. Is this one done with fabric dye, fabric paint, acrylic mixed with fabric medium, wet or dry...?
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Debra Paradise replied to Kathryn Cooke's discussion OCTOBER 2012 in the group Fabric postcards"This is so beautiful!"
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- embroidery, beading, fabric artist trading cards, fabric art, cloth art dolls, hand quilting, crazy quilting.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- I learned hand stitching and embroidery basics as a kid from our very nice grandmother-like next door neighbor who never had children of her own. I haven't advanced much beyond the basics.
- Let us know you are not a spammer. Is there anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group?
- I am grateful to finally have some time in my life to pursue art full time. I recently joined a "fiberholic"group in real life. I'm looking forward to learning new techniques and hopefully eventually selling my work.
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 19:06 on February 2, 2013, Mikele Meether said…
Hi Debra, your altered fabric arrived in yesterday's mail and I love it. Thank you so much for including me - I wasn't expecting it so I got a wonderful surprise.
I see you are in Punta Gorda, right down the road from me. I love Punta Gorda (much more then Cape Coral). Maybe we'll get a chance to meet sometime.
again thank you so much
Mikele Meether
Cape Coma
- At 4:58 on October 18, 2012,
Lydia Stevenson said… Hi Debra, any news on the post card... erm... its way too big... my first one... and not a proper one but lots of work and love went into it... :) Please let me know when you get it and I'll post a picture on my profile (the next one will be the proper size now that I've seen my one from Barbara...
- At 5:26 on October 11, 2012, Lydia Stevenson said…
The bad news is ... I didn't post your card till today... I've sent it recorded and sealed it up so it should get to you in about... a week?
- At 1:26 on October 9, 2012, Lydia Stevenson said…
got it will be in the post today :))
- At 10:43 on October 8, 2012, Lydia Stevenson said…
your postcard is now finished and is waiting an address :)
- At 2:05 on October 7, 2012, Lydia Stevenson said…
Hi Debra,
I'm sending you your card this month and am half way through... can you email me your address please: lydia.stevenson@ntlworld.com
Thank you ... sorry for any delay... I'm new to this
- At 1:22 on September 24, 2012,
Margaret said… Hi Debra, tried to click on your blog but there is nothing there?
- At 21:04 on January 27, 2012,
Darlene Pringle said…
Hi Debra! So nice to see someone from "OLD HOME".. do you like Punta better then the cape?
I tried to go to your blog but cant get there I think the link should not have the www but I could be wrong..? check it out okay!
xo Darlene
- At 17:35 on January 18, 2012,
Monica said… Welcome, Debra, I look forward to seeing some of your work.
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