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Showing posts with label Roc-lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roc-lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge. Show all posts

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Roc-Lon Challenge Winners

Marsha Randles was chosen by Rockland Industries as the first place winner in the Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge. I thought it would be fun to show you photos of Marsha with her piece and her prizes. She was so thrilled.

Blogifers meet Marsha....Marsha meet the Blogifers!!

Marsha with the prizes from IHAN.

Close up of the center...Marsh has woven cloth in the center of the sunflower.

The stained glass work was great. She did a lot of cut work to make this come out so beautiful.

The Blogifers Viewers Choice Prize went to Diane G.

Blogifers meet Diane Giveins....Diane meet the Blogifers :)


Did you know that I Have A Notion now sells Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth?
Smiles,
Kelly
FYI..."Blogifers" are the interesting people who follow my blog.
By the way, Blogofiles are people who peep at other's blogs. There is a huge difference. ROFL

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Viewers Choice for the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Is...

Congratulations Diane G.
You had the most votes and you win the Viewers Choice Award :)

Diane has won some Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose cloth so she can make more wonderful creations in the future. I will also be giving her a gift from IHAN as well.

I want to thank everyone who voted and participated in this Challenge. Another Special Thanks to Rockland Industries for allowing me to do this Challenge.
Three very generous women: Amy Anderson from ModPodgeRocks, Ellen Highsmith Silver author of "Floorquilts" and Shelly Stokes from Cedar Canyon Textiles and author of "Painstiks on Fabric." These three ladies did not even hesitate when I asked them to contribute to the gifts for this Challenge. I truly thank all of you for allowing me the pleasure participating.

Smiles,
Kelly

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Please Get Your Votes In

Votes for the Viewers Choice Award in the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth need to be in by tomorrow, Friday, September 11, 2009.

I have only 8 votes. Feel free to vote for yourself....or someone else. You're going to cry if you don't win and you did not vote. No tissues being offered here!!!

Smiles,
Kelly

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Roc-Lon Challenge Photos and Winner Announcement

So you ask what can you make with an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of Multi-Purpose Cloth from Roc-Lon Industries? Well let me show you what 13 talented and fun loving folks did with their cloth. I'm up loading these in no particular order:



Submitted by Diane G. I also uploaded the close up for everyone to enjoy.

Diane said, "I loved working on this! Thank you so much for the opportunity. I had a blast! I wanted to try as many techniques as possible on this cloth! The basic design was painted with water color paints. I didn't Gesso it and it blended into a nice, watery effect. Next was thread painting! My machine easily stitched thru the fabric. I decided to try hand beading, and found the really tiny quilting needle went effortlessly thru the fabric with the beads. Of course, appliqué was an option, and I appliquéd the ladybug with fusible web, and then stitched down a butterfly in the center to create a 3D effect with the wings standing up. It looked like it needed a border, so I stitched a black bias on the edges. I was surprised it stitched so easily. I plan to glue this to a journal or photo album. I'd like to know where to buy this locally; I plan to do some orange-ish backgrounds with black/brown tree silhouettes for Fall and attach it to a jean jacket back! I can think of many uses for this."

For those of you who missed my post, this is the booty I made. I was not entered in the challenge. I just wanted to take the challenge too :)
Submitted by Lacey Hill.
Lacey's description, " Attached is my 20 minute Mug Rug. I printed my website background graphics onto the Roc-lon - both side. Created the 4” circles with my Circles & More Ruler and used my Sizzling Circle technique to finish it off."
Picture entered by Linda S. (CraftyLady).

Linda said, "I thought I had to keep the paper the same size so I didn't make it very dimensional. I did stamp it, painted on it cut it, embossed it, and sewed it. I added fabric ,glitter, glue, brads, beads, yarn and paper. I cut it to see how easy it was to sew pieces onto and if it could be manipulated to become a raised surface.

I found all of the techniques and extras worked. I did have some slight rippling with the heat from the embossing. The fabric was sturdy and manipulative, easy to sew on and paint on. It would be good as a canvas for painters and sculpting would be easy as it can be glued and sewn. The color could easily be changed by using a variety of types of paint.

I thoroughly enjoyed this creative experience and would use the fabric for future creative endeavors....possibly jewelry, sculpting or painting."

Submitted by Catherine Elliott.
Catherine said, "I made a little puppet theater with my piece of Roc-Lon multi-Purpose cloth. I cut a hole in the cloth (Love the no fray cuts!)
I used acrylic paint, sewed a fabric house around it, and used clothespins for legs to make it stand up. Of course, I had to make a few clothespin puppets to star in the show!"

Submitted by Julia Wood.

Julia's description, "Here's what I did with my fabric, which I am now in love with. So many possibilities! After sewing the star, I painted it with Setacolor Paints."

Julia sent me another e-mail and I thought I would share her thoughts about this fabric.

"Yes, you have changed my life! I'm so glad I happened upon your blog and the challenge. This stuff is WONDERFUL! It has so much body, yet it's so soft at the same time. I hope it's okay that for my project, I've cut it in pieces and sewed them together. I love that it doesn't fray, too."

I think Julia really likes the cloth!!! I'm so glad I'm not alone :)

Submitted by Marsha Randles.

Marsha said, "Since this material doesn't fray, I did a 'stain glass' look. I cut out all the petal and leaf areas on the sunflower and then backed it with the yellow fabric and sewed down the middle of the "lead part". I also cut the leading apart from the sky and then fused the 2 pieces back together. I colored the leading black with rubber stamping ink. The center of the flower I cut slits in the fabric and then wove material strips and floss. The sky is painted, stamped, and splattered. It was fun to put some techniques together and see how then come out. I think this material could work well for easy stain glass window quilt work. And to explore weaving."

Submitted by Terri Stegmiller.
Terri said, "I was able to create two coffee cup sleeves from the sheet of Roc-lon that was sent to me. I cut the shape from the Roc-lon, drew a design with pencil, and painted with acrylic paint. One photo shows the sleeves flat, before they were stitched. I zigzag stitched the two ends together to form the sleeve."

Submitted by Joan Watkins.

Joan said, "Here are pictures of the tray I made using Roc-Lon.
It is crazy pieced, machine embroidered, zig-zagged edge, with black webbing stitched to the outside. Roc-Lon was really easy to work with!"

Submitted by Jocelyn Pleus. She posted the entire process on her blog, Happy Cottage Quilter.
Submitted by Sue Bleiweiss.

Sue's description, "I painted some roc-lon with Goldens Fluid Acrylic in Bone Black. When it was dry a 3"x8" piece was cut off and set aside. On the rest I applied a layer of black Mistyfuse and fused on some copper textile foil. Two strips were cut from the foiled piece and stitched to the base piece, beading was added and then the whole piece was fused to a piece of black ultrasuede and additional stitching was added around the outer edges of the cuff. The cuff closes with a metallic clasp and measures 1 3/4" x 7". "


Both of these were submitted by Vickie Collier.
Vickie's description, "After lots of thought I really wanted to try as much as I could with this fabric
First I made a table centre piece out of some lovely Ginger Blossom fabric by Sandi Henderson for michael miller
I then photographed the mat and printed in on the Roc-Lon..and trimmed all edges with pinking shears
Then I machine sewed the zip in...
I hole punched the long sides and twisty threaded a green ribbon thru....
turned it inside out and machine sewed the corners across to form bottom boxing...
I hand sewed the strap and added some bling....then popped a bling zip pull on the zip..
Thank you so much for the opportunity to try something new..
I'm happy that I managed too use the Roc-Lon in several forms of craft(so to speak)"

Submitted by Sheila Painter.

Sheila's description, "Using Jinny Beyer/RJR fabric, I fussy-cut the borders and motifs to create the rug design, mitering the corners. I machine sewed and glued, and was pleased how easy the multi-purpose cloth was to work with. I made the rug 'fringe' by painstakingly by-hand removing the warp threads from fabric strips."

And the winner chosen by Roc-Lon Industries is:
Marsha Randles' Sunflower!!!
Congratulations Marsha!!!
What did Marsha win? (where is Carol Merrill when you need her anyway?)

5 yards of 54" Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth, 3 yards of 107/108" Roc-Lon Star Pattern Cheater Cloth, 2 yards 44/45" Roc-Lon Light Tea-dyed Muslin, and 2 yds Roc-Lon 108" Solid Brown - 100% Cotton, and a Surprise Gift Package from http://www.ihavea-notion.com/. More on the Surprise Gift Package on the next post :)

Smiles,

Kelly

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

We have a winner in the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Fabric Challenge

Before the winner is announced (sorry for the late post...co-worker issues:) I will finally divulge the exact prizes the winner will receive. AND....there will be another prize....Viewers Choice Award. Everyone can vote on their favorite entry by e-mailing me at IHaveANotion@yahoo.com with your vote. I will keep track of all the votes and the winner will get a different prize pack. I'm not telling what yet.....I have to keep you guessing right?

Ok....the Winner, selected by Roc-Lon Industries, gets:

5 yards of 54" Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth, 3 yards of 107/108" Roc-Lon Star Pattern Cheater Cloth, 2 yards 44/45" Roc-Lon Light Tea-dyed Muslin, and 2 yds Roc-Lon 108" Solid Brown - 100% Cotton, and a Surprise Gift Package from http://www.ihavea-notion.com/

The Surprise Gifts:
An autographed book by Shelly Stokes, "Paintstiks on Fabric" and a set of Paintstik Minis!!!



An autographed book by Ellen Highsmith Silver, "Floorquilts"!!!


Amy Anderson of "ModPodgeRocks" blog is giving a gift assortment of Mod Podge formulas!!!
I don't have a photo to put here....but you've been living under a huge rock if you don't know about ModPodge!!!
This entire challenge was just an idea I had. I want to thank Cynthia VanFleet from Roc-Lon Industries for allowing me to do this challenge.
Huge thanks to Shelly Stokes, Ellen Highsmith Silver and Amy Anderson!!! I did not buy these items.....they graciously gave them to me for the winner of the this challenge. Please be sure to stop by their sites and thank them for being such wonderful and talented ladies!!!
A really huge thanks to everyone who submitted entries!!
It was great fun!!! Don't forget to vote!!! Viewers choice votes must be received by Friday, September 11th.
Smiles,
Kelly

Friday, September 4, 2009

Showing My Booty for Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth

Here I go again, showing my booty.

This is my booty. I wanted to make something with the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth challenge because I was asking others to come up with something. When I picked up my cloth the first thing that popped into my head was a pair of booties. I think because the Multi-Purpose Cloth is soft, pliable and does not frey. This is what I used to make my booty.

I took a piece of art paper I had purchased at Hollander's in Ann Arbor, MI quite some time ago (I used to make boxes and journals). I cut out the Multi-Purpose Cloth and the art paper in the shape of my pattern and fused them together with Mistyfuse. Then I did a tight zig zag stitch around all the pieces of my booty. I really needed the Gingher Seam Rip
because all my other seam rips would not cut through the tightly woven threads of my zig zag stitch. I had to tear it out a few times in places because of "operator error." This is an excellent seam rip if you are considering getting one.

The other great tool was my GrabARoos. I used them to hold the pieces as I was stitching on the edge. I really struggled with holding onto those small pieces while trying to guide the piece under my needle. I put on my GrabARoo gloves and they allowed me to grip the piece without pulling it under the needle too quickly.
Photos of the other entries will be posted as soon as I have them all. There are a few folks who finished their challenge piece but have been having technical difficulty getting their photos to upload. We are in the process of getting those prepared and I'll upload them all at one time. There will be a viewers choice prize....so stay tuned so you can vote.
Smiles,
Kelly

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Roc-Lon Challenge ...Count Down


Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge

Just a friendly reminder: Friday September 4th at 9:00 AM EST is the deadline to e-mail photos of your creation to IHaveANotion@yahoo.com


I'm very excited to see everyone's creations!!!

Smiles,
Kelly

Monday, August 17, 2009

Roc-Lon Challenge Update : Challenge is Closed

We have 30 people who have committed to participating in the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth challenge. Your cloth will be sent on Aug. 18 and as soon as you receive it....you can start your creation. No rules....just make anything you desire with the 8 1/2 x 11 inch cloth you will receive!!!

I've been in contact with some pretty awesome people for those prizes.....if I told you who they are....you might guess what you are getting......so I'm not going to spill the beans. You already know Roc-Lon is giving lots of really awesome fabrics....but you don't know about the Surprise Gift Package from I Have A Notion. Actually, I lied. Some of the things will be from me....but lots of wonderful things will be coming from people and companies I've contacted and asked for some lovely stuff. (I'd ask the Pope for his coffee....no problems asking for just about anything...LOL)

I know something you don't know....do da....I know something you don't know....do da do da day!!!

I'm not telling...so don't even pressure me....I won't break down....no matter what!!! Not even if I'm given truth serum....nope....not even if you threaten to with hold chocolate from the entire state of Ohio. Not going to happen. Give clues...maybe...I'll think about it :)

I need a photo or photos of your completed work by Friday, Sept. 4th at 9:00 AM. I think it would be nice to include a few sentences describing your work too....that is always nice, don't you think?

Tight Lipped Smiles,
Kelly

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge-Deadline Sunday at Midnight

Last chance to get into the challenge. It is going to be lots of fun. If by chance you have not heard about the challenge yet....click on the photo above and it will take you to all the juicy details.

Midnight tonight is the last opportunity to toss your name in the hat to be part of the challenge. It is not some high-fluten (no clue how to spell that word...but high gluten I do know!) challenge....it is a welcoming...lets have fun....play a bit....commit to doing something creative sort of challenge. You won't be featured on Dancing with the Stars or 48 Hours or anything like that....it will be much better....cuz you'll be featured here....a kinder, gentler sort of place.....ahhhh feel the Cottonelle now.

Smiles,
Kelly

Friday, August 14, 2009

Roc-Lon Challenge Update :)

There are 30...yes Thirty entrants already for the challenge. The deadline is not until Sunday at Midnight. So if you have not joined in....JUST DO IT (stealing Nike's advertisement....just borrowing really).

A few people said they were afraid to enter something because of the "art" quilters. Well guess what.....has anyone seen Pollack's work? Art is only in the eyes of the beholder. Do what ever you like.....make anything you like. If you blot your lipstick on the cloth....that counts. Not too interesting really....but you created something. Let your fears/concerns/thoughts go.....breath deeply....exhale....do that lots of times....recall your happy childhood times playing blissfully (pretend you had times like this if you didn't....the physical response will still be positive even if it is an imagination).....ahhhhhhhh NOW GO SIGN UP !!!

Don't forget to tell your friends too....or just sign them up and make them do it with you.

Creative Wishes and Silly Smiles,
Kelly

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Free Buttons...Get Your Free Buttons


Here it is...thanks to SewPrimKhris...my AU Connection....not to be confused with my Mob Connections or the French Bread Connection....this is my own personal AU Connection :)

Khris made this button so I could share it with anyone who would like to take it and use it to let others know about the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge. I know the extra - between Multi and Purpose has been left out....but I bet Rockland Industries forgives us right? Right :)

Thanks a million, trillion, kabaillionzillionmosterlillian Khris :)

Smiles,
Kelly

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