Dragon Ragz
Monday, August 12, 2024
Collage Quilt for Leah and Micky
Friday, February 18, 2022
Wow...Its been awhile...
I can't believe its been over 3 years since I added to my blog. With Covid I was not able to participate in a convention for 2 years but that did not stop me from working. (maybe slowed down a bit ...LOL)
Let's see...projects I have completed....
I made an art quilt expressing how the shutdown affected me. I called it "In the Time of Covid". I was able to submit it to the NW Quilt Expo and recevied wonderful feedback from the judges.
I have been wanting to improve my free motion quilting skills, I set myself the heculean task of finishing 5 lap quilts before christmas. I did finish 4 of them (pics below). The one still unfinished is for me. I have the top done but still need to finish it. I will post when its done.
In the Murky Depths |
Spoilers |
I also am excited to announce that I have a new product...Vaccine Card Holders. I have receved positive feedback and hope to selling them through the convention artshows as long they are needed.
If you look to the left, I have updated my show schedule and am excited to be active again!
Love and Cheers, Theresa
Monday, September 10, 2018
It's so Hard to Say Goodbye
Maria - Large Messenger Bag - Front Flap Classic image based on the movie "Metropolis" All thread painting and beading done by me |
Maria - Large Messenger Bag - Inside Flap All quilting done by me |
Twilight Journey - Large Messenger Bag All Embroidery, applique and thread painting designed by me. |
A Vision in the Sea - Cross Shoulder bag Mermaid is design and digitized by me. |
In the Velvet Sky - Cross Shoulder Bag Design and free motion quilting designed and digitized by me. |
Bonkers - Circle Bag - Front All embroidery digitized by me, Hat is based on the art of John Tenniel from Alice in Wonderland |
Bonkers - Circle Bag - Back All embroidery designed and digitized by me. |
Dalek Daze- Medium ToteDesign based on the Daleks from Dr. Who and digitized by me Free motion quilting done by me (including the bottom). |
Day of the Dead Cat Walking - medium messenger bag Cat embroidery design by Urban Threads, Free motion stitching and bead embroidery done by me. |
All other embroidery designed and digitized by me.
Faerie Elegance - Small Tote Faerie embroidery design by Ashley EasyStitches Free motion stitching by me. |
Fire and Blood - Medium Messenger Bag Leather Applique burned-out free hand by me based on the Targaryen Sigil from HBO's Game of Thrones Free motion stitching done by me. |
Secrets - Medium Tote Basically the same embroidery design as "Bonkers" but with a few tweaks. |
Secrets - Front Pocket |
White Tree Digitized by me based on Tolkien's "Return of the King" Free motion stitching done by me. |
Peacock Paradise - Cross Shoulder Bag Peacock Embroidery design by Embroidery Library Bead embroidery done by me. |
It's a Beautiful Night Out - Large Tote Moon embroidery design by Urban Threads, Star design by me. |
Monday, October 2, 2017
ORYCON 39 Panel Schdule
Orycon 39, will be held Friday, November 17th - Sunday, November 19th at the Red Lion Hotel, Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR.
I am very happy to have been accepted into the Art Show.
In addition, I will be a panelist. Below is my panel schedule. The rows in blue are the panels I am moderating. I am pleased and honored to be working with such wonderful and talented costumers and artists.
If there is a specific item or subject you would like me to cover, please feel free to comment or send me an e-mail at Theresa@DragonRagz.com See you in November!
Friday | ||
Hats
to Spats- Fri Nov 17 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Accessories create a layer of depth and authenticity to the overall look and feel of any outfit. We'll explore finding, making and modifying accessories from top to bottom, including jewelry, gloves, cantes, eyewear, and, of course, hats and shoes. | Janet Borkowski, Shoshana Glick, Theresa Halbert, SunnyJim |
Sewing
Basics Fri Nov 17 4:00pm-5:00pm |
Simple sewing techniques for making costumes. Various stitching and construction techniques. | Erica Smith, Elizabeth Fellows, Holly Forbis, Emily Upton, Theresa Halbert |
Saturday | ||
Star
Wars Costuming Sat Nov 18 10:00am-11:00am |
Exploring costuming in the worlds of Star Wars, old and new. | Vincent Vaughn, Clayton Callahan, Theresa Halbert, Erica Smith, Richard Stephens |
Costuming
Without Breaking the Bank Sat Nov 18 11:00am-12:00pm |
Costuming can be an expensive hobby, and all the various elements of a costume and the supplies needed to create them can add up quickly. Discuss how to get the most out of your dollar with inexpensive fabrics and discount notions, how to find what you need at thrift stores, and how to plan ahead so you can find time and ways to save the most money. | Theresa Halbert, Jessica Walsh, Shoshana Glick, Roberta Monaghan-Christensen, Orchid Cavett |
Historical
Costuming Sat Nov 18 12:00pm-1:00pm |
What makes a costume historically accurate and how important is it to get every detail right? What are the best resources for learning about fashion through the centuries? Panelists discuss what draws them to this genre of costuming. | Ann Ezell, Erica Smith, Jamie Bear, Richard Stephens, Theresa Halbert |
Beading
101 Sat Nov 18 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Learn the basics of bead work and when and how to use it in costuming | Theresa Halbert, Kathryn Brant, Judith Conly, Elizabeth Fellows |
Craft
as Art Sat Nov 18 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Needle felted sculpture, bead sculpture, embellished bags and boxes, pottery and enameled buttons. All of these things appear regularly in convention Art Shows. Explore the confluence of handicraft and art. | Lisa Snellings, Theresa Halbert, Yl WaterSong, Rebecca Lexa, Judith Conly |
Sunday | ||
Star
Trek Costuming Sun Nov 19 10:00am-11:00am |
Star Trek Costuming--from different uniforms to how the aliens dressed. | Roberta Monaghan-Christensen, Jonnalyhn Prill, Clayton Callahan, Sarah Gulde, Theresa Halbert |
Group
Costuming Sun Nov 19 11:00am-12:00pm |
How to put together costume groups; either for one entry or as a permanent group, and how to keep them together through thick and thin. | Janet Borkowski, Theresa Halbert, Richard Stephens, Vincent Vaughn |
Pattern
Modification Sun Nov 19 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Drafting a pattern can be difficult, but it's made a lot easier when you can take an existing pattern and change it into what you need. But where do you start? Panelists discuss useful patterns, how to change existing patterns and where to start when making your own. | Theresa Halbert, Rebecca Ernst, Richard Stephens, Erica Smith |
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Hold Fast to Dreams
It turned out even better than I imagined!!!
I am working on a new quilt...hoping to show at Norwescon. With all that is going on in the world, my heart is not into finishing my Mermaid quilt. Don't worry, I do plan to finish it.😊😊😊
However, during the campaign I was very affected by the negativity from Trump and I felt the needed to put all of what I was feeling into my art. Once I had my concept I was excited to move forward.
I had my granddaughter Mahara model for me...She had a hard time not laughing.
I printed out the picture and drew what I thought was the essence of of a 10 year girl dreaming. Using the picture as a template. (and a lightbox)
I then moved her into her bedroom. (I didn't want to make her smaller so I placed her left arm under the blanket.)
I transferred this to fabric using turn-needle applique. (I still have some details to stitch in.)
Previously I had sewn the "Dreamscape" part of the quilt. (Using turn needle applique and machine embroidery.) My challenge now is to put all of this together.
I still have some tweaking to do on the rays, but this is a pretty close approximation of the final top. LOL...then I still have to add the border and quilt it.
Dreams
Langston Hughes, 1902 - 1967
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Peace to you all.
~ Teri
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Mermaid Quilt - Part 2
I have been making strides. While I was able to use my pattern for the tail, I soon discovered I really did not like the shapes I drew for the body. I ended up doing the body organically. It was more like doing a mosaic or a jigsaw puzzle. But I am really pleased with the results. All of the shapes are turn-needle and I was surprised I could work that small. I am looking forward to using this technique for future projects.
The face turned out a little differently than planned, but I find that my faces often have their own personality so I usually go with it as they really do not give me a choice.
Here is the result:
I also started working on the ground. I quilted the blue background and then washed it for added texture. I had pre-made several pieces using a product called "Texture Magic" for the sea bed elements. I had so much fun using the beauty of the batik fabric with the quilt stitches. It really made my sea bed come alive.
I am now in the process of satin stitching everything down. The seaweed on the right is done.
So you can get an idea of how everything is coming together I placed the mermaid on the ground fabric. The scales are something I am toying with right now. I don't think the scale of the scales (LOL) is quite right, I do think they need to be smaller. (Sigh...just more work...Ah well.)
I do plan to add some other sea elements (starfish, sea plants, etc...) I also am still working out how add the body and hair to the quilt. Decisions, decisions.
Well that's it for now. Thanks again for dropping by! Teri
Saturday, October 3, 2015
And for my Next Project...Mermaid Quilt
Here is the final result:
Body Fabric |
Tail/Fin Fabric |
Hair Fabric |
Assorted Scenery Fabric |
Framing Fabric (2-left) and the background fabric. |