100 Days / Yes - I will try to do my best

 I was on the fence about participating in this year's 100 Day Project. Then Beth asked. I figured if she was game, I was too.

My plan is to do a daily print of some type on an old photograph. I have tons of photos and a paint stash that is quickly drying up in the tubes and bottles. My only rules to myself is to try new things and publish even if I consider the print "a fail". 

I want to start with my sepia collection of unknown people. Of course my mother knew who this boy was right away! A cousin of hers.  

Multi steps... random gelli print background and a stencil cut from a tissue box for the second layer

Inktense

 I watched a clip recently where the artist used watercolors to create variegated color on white floss. My thought, not permanent.  I decided to use inktense blocks:

I used a second "coat" of color after the first layer was dry. The floss feels soft and I think it will stitch well. Quick and fun!

Library Play Day

 Once a month, friends get together to work on projects, talk (alot!), eat, and problem solve at our local library.  I worked on journal backgrounds and left feeling uplifted and filled with joy.

I don't normally work on so many at a time, but knew that drying time would be a constraint. It was a good day.

Jonah

 More stitching... These beads have been in my stash for ages. It felt good to use them all!

Lenten Lily

 Helleborus, also known as a Lenten Lily, caught my eye at Trader Joe's in Iowa City on Monday.  The colors! Are they not inspiration for a textile project?!?

Trash day

 An early morning walk to the road with the trash bin was quite lovely.

Jonah

 My process: As a collage artist, I begin my work with small blocks that may or may not be stitched and beaded. I enjoy putting the pieces together into a larger block and then do a baste to keep them in order. Usually, there is not a piece of fabric on the back, as that just adds another layer to stitch thru.

This piece is pinned and ready to start stitching. I keep the blocks small so they are easy to take with to stitch while visiting my husband.