Online Quilting Class with Jane LaFazio

Mary Emma Allen — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:00:15 +0000

My daughter Beth has taken online quilting classes for a number of years and finds them ideal to fit into her busy schedule. She can work on her lessons at home, when she can find time. Online classes are generally within one’s budget when you consider the cost of classes away from home, travel and often lodging and meals.

Image by Beth A. Mastin

Currently Beth is taking Jane LaFazio’s class, “Mixed Media with Paper & Cloth,” from Joggles.

Here is one of her pieces with the leaves stamped onto the background. She experimented with freezer paper stencils.

You’ll find more of Beth’s class work at her Meandering Threads blog.

What interesting and intriguing online quilting or craft classes have you taken?

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Online Quilting Class with Jane LaFazio

Trying the Art of Felting via Beryl Taylor

Mary Emma Allen — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:00:34 +0000

Recently my daughter Beth tried her hand at felting, an interesting fiber art. She had watched the latest season of Quilting Arts TV and became fascinated by Beryl Taylor’s machine felting.

Photo & Felted Fiber Art by Beth A. Mastin

Beth doesn’t have a felting machine, so she did hers by using hand felters. Then she added beading and decorative stitching.

For more details about her felting ventures and more photos, including close-ups, visit her Meandering Threads blog.

What have been your experiences with felting?

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Trying the Art of Felting via Beryl Taylor

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Online Quilting Class with Jane LaFazio

Trying the Art of Felting via Beryl Taylor