The News Just Keeps Coming.......

We are just full of exciting news, aren’t we?  As I have said before we have been listening to all of you as we vend and we do realize that we are “just a tad bit different”.  So…we are happy to announce that we will be offering a variety of online classes this year.  Most will be 4 weeks, for some of you that know us that will be tough because as we talk, even in the booth we can come up with a multitude of ways for you to use what we carry.   Written instructions as well as videos will accompany classes as needed.

These will cover many topics from;

1.       Water Soluble Stabilizer’s: different types, how they work and how do they benefit you.

For "Kudzu" the leaves were made using a water soluble stabilizer.

Southwest landscape was needle felted using a water soluble, creating a whole new fabric.

 2.       Silk Journey: Explore silks from cocoons to silk hankies.

"Silk Garden" shows a cocoon tassle and carrier rod flowers.

"Morning Glory" uses a silk hankie as the background for machine and hand stitches.

3.       Texture Exploration: using our Texture Packs, what can you create using all those goodies

"Roses in the Briar Patch" uses one of Fiber on a Whims' Texture Packs.

 4.        Mixed Media Collage Backgrounds:  Preparing different backgrounds for your collage work

This is an example of a mixed media collage, check out that background.

 5.       Intense Pencils/Blocks:  From Backgrounds to Details

These dogwood blossoms are an example of using Inktense Pencils.

Since we will be staying home more this year (easier on this ole body) we will have more time to play, so check in frequently because you never know what we may come up with as we “play” in our studios.

Till Tomorrow

Whew! More Exciting News.......

We have really been listening to all the wonderful people who come through our booth as we vend across the country.  Everyone wants to know “how” to use our products, “how” to get the look of the work on our walls, so we are announcing our new Block of the Month, Fiber on a Whim style. The theme is nature, "The View Out the Window".  This year long project is designed and will consist of six inch square blocks that will be geared not to overwhelm you, but let you explore something new.  

Explore texture, embellishments and hand stitching.  Learn how to use silk cocoons, carrier rods, cheesecloth and simple hand stitches just to name a few techniques.  Our blocks will be finished as pages in a book.  For those of you not so sure about doing a book these blocks could just as easily be finished as a sampler style wall hanging.  You will be provided with a kit each month, choosing at registration between “jewel tones” or “earth tones”.

Stay tuned for our announcement regarding registration.

Till Tomorrow

Another Bit of Exciting News.....

Well, I still need a bit of convincing on this one and for those who have viewed our little video on Thermofax screens, thank you for your patience.  You see we keep getting asked for more videos.....so....we have decided to make more of them.  We are still working out all the details such as how frequently they will air, right now we are thinking 2 a month.  What we have is a list of subjects/products we will cover, and as we talk over things, that list gets longer...I think that is a good thing for those of you who have asked us to do this.  As for me I'm trying to figure out a way to run or some way to combat the nerves.

These videos will be short tip based, but with us showing finished pieces of how we used whatever it is the video is about.  Hopefully we will be able to spark a bit of creative adventure in those who view them....I do hope that if that's the case some of you will be brave enough to email us with show and tell.

Till Tomorrow

More Exciting News...

Throughout December we've been hinting regarding our exciting news for 2016.  Today we are happy to announce our trunk shows.  We will be offering quilts, garments and sewing projects; such as pillows.  These trunk shows will be offered either as quilt based (large quilts or art quilts), garment based or tailored to fit the needs of your shop.

These trunk shows are available to be booked for a calendar month beginning as early as March 1st.  We will have options for you to get the products to accompany the trunk show. These trunk shows will be posted on our website soon.  For more information please feel free to contact us at fiberonawhim@yahoo.com or at 404-705-9164.

Below you will find photos of a few of the items that will be available. Both garments were made using Indygo Junction patterns, we just love how they look in our hand-dyed Osnaburg and Linen.  (Please ignore the goofy model...if I'd known that camera was aimed in my direction I wouldn't have been standing there. )

We already announced that we will have more time for guild/group workshops, however due to a computer hiccup those items are not appearing on our website as promised.  Hopefully this will be fixed soon.  In the meantime please feel free to contact us at fiberonawhim@yahoo.com or 404-705-9164.  Thanks for your patience. 

Till Tomorrow. 

Just a Relaxing Day..

Today turn out to just a total kick back day with no energy for anything but watching football....Go Falcons!  As a result I didn't even remember the blog till now.  Stay tuned for updates in the morning.

2016 Planning Session

It should be considered a crime that this is our planning session today.....

The day after Christmas and we are sitting outside on the porch barefoot and in short sleeve shirts. Yup....Kristin is still in her pjs with an iced coffee in hand. We just keep shaking our heads at the temp but figure we need to make the most of it.

So.....our plans for 2016....they are quite different then our usual!  We will not be traveling to vend as much due to a variety of reasons. We have only 6 shows firmly on the books along with teaching for 2 guilds.  This is going to allow us to finally get to some items on our dream list. You know....that list that you keep adding "great" (at least you think are great) ideas to but then never have the time to execute! Yup...that one. We have spent the day flushing out a variety of plans that will roll out in 2016. Over the next few days we will share those with you here on the blog. We are so excited about what lays ahead for us for so many reasons.

Today's update: We are excited that next year's schedule allows us time to once again book workshops for guilds. We had to cut back on this in previous years due to vending but not in 2016. We have a variety of new workshops that will be posted to the website soon. So if you are interested in having us come do a program and workshop for your guild feel free to contact us at fiberonawhim@yahoo.com for more information! 

Till tomorrow.....

Love Christmas, Need a Vacation. ....

I'm not complaining, because I absolutely love Christmas, but whew.....our kitchen has looked like this I swear for 2 weeks.

Actually someone had to have cleaned up a tad, because when I went into the dining room it was worse than this.

When we all get together we tend to play cards and talk and talk.....after 2 days of card games even the dog had to join in.  I mean really, does she not look ready to deal a hand. The Coke can asks Naughty or Nice...hmmmm, not sure.

Update on the pair of quilts we were gifting. The girls opened them and before I could take a photo, they had taken them to their room. Think that means they liked them.  The sixteen year old proudly told us she still has the quilt we did when she was born.  Pretty cool to have your time and effort appreciated.

Soon we will be letting ya'll know what we'll be up to in 2016...stay tuned we're   really excited.