Most of my work lately has been prototypes and experiments. I have so many different ideas that I spend a lot of time testing things out. Half the time they don't work, which is frustrating but all part of the process. And when they do work, it's exciting.
I'm now looking into working with photo transfers in a new way. I've been researching techniques, as my transfers have sometimes bubbled in the past. Maybe the iron was too hot. I have a new one now, a very basic, Black and Decker Classic that works great. My old iron was slowly dying but there are so many different kinds used by quilters, I was putting off investigating all the types. As soon as I saw the retro style of the Classic, that decision was made. :-) I'm pretty sure this is the same style we had when I was a kid.
With the ironing board always set up in the studio, that thing gets a lot of use.
I wish I had more to report. Feels like I'm working all the time, between learning about art history, doing hand sewing, coming up with new designs, and reading info about setting up shop on Etsy. I'd love to have enough inventory by September 1 to start setting up the store there, so I'll see if I can make it happen.
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