tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post1314586120614995827..comments2023-08-04T15:09:36.556+01:00Comments on MIXED MEDIA: Scrappy ChallengeJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223691871102821084noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-70762438549183395322008-01-22T20:44:00.000+00:002008-01-22T20:44:00.000+00:00I love all the colours Julie and you have arranged...I love all the colours Julie and you have arranged them beautifully.<BR/>What about putting a piece of chiffon scarfe or very fine netting over the top to hold all the pieces in place--this is what I usually do when I make this type of fabricDoreen Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443929494814440393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-89858325485714640772008-01-22T01:51:00.000+00:002008-01-22T01:51:00.000+00:00I agree that it would look great stitched, but it ...I agree that it would look great stitched, but it looks like that would be a lot of work. The problem with using gel medium is the fabric really soaks it up a lot and you'd have to use quite a lot on this size of thing. I personally wouldn't laminate it as you'd lose all those lovely textures. I guess you could put Bondaweb over the top, it would have a sheen to it but if you don't mind that it would be a quick and simple solution.Becky Mairi Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243000959387999082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-26325186424040783972008-01-21T22:02:00.000+00:002008-01-21T22:02:00.000+00:00You can indeed laminate fabric if you wish. You b...You can indeed laminate fabric if you wish. You buy it in a roll and use your iron to heat it and it will look fine. I have laminated leaves onto fabric in the past but haven't done anything recently. The stuff is called Therm O Web iron-on flexible vinyl (matte finish is best) You could use it to make bibs and cosmetic bags, aprons and tablecloths as well. <BR/><BR/>Having said all that, I think everyone else is right, heavy machine stitching would look very good and would be durable. True it wouldn't be waterproof etc., but the overall appearance would be much more interesting. Do you like free machine embroidery?The WestCountryBuddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015413706081534783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-76511064857578243562008-01-21T20:03:00.000+00:002008-01-21T20:03:00.000+00:00Hi JulieWhat a great collection of swatches, they ...Hi Julie<BR/>What a great collection of swatches, they look terrific.<BR/>I was about to agree with Lynda and Gina, when I remembered trying to hand and machine stitch sticky back felt. It was a nightmare!! The needle becomes gummed up with glue every few stitches, but maybe the vilene isn't so sticky!<BR/>BTW where did you get it, I thought it wasn't available in the UK.sharon younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227806755585216350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-37132741102407495592008-01-21T18:15:00.000+00:002008-01-21T18:15:00.000+00:00I agree with Gina here. You could use Golden Gel M...I agree with Gina here. You could use Golden Gel Medium, watered down PVA or Acrylic Wax or even laminate it. But each one of these finishes will alter the surface even if very slightly and that would be a real shame. How about bonding a transparent fabric on the top? Personally, I would stick with stitch but at the end of the day I suppose it all depends on what you have in mind for it and who will be using it. Would be interesting to know what you decide and to see it finished.Purple Missushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076212454059734161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-9949481551155973852008-01-21T17:46:00.000+00:002008-01-21T17:46:00.000+00:00Not sure I would coat it with anything but you cou...Not sure I would coat it with anything but you could cover the surface with stitch. If you didn't want to try free machining just simple straight/wavy lines or lines of automatic patterns in a variety of coloured threads to match the fabrics. Forgot to say but the fabrics look gorgeous together.<BR/>Gina xGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.com