Stories have been told in fabric since the first quilts, tartans, and weavings left from their creator’s hands.
, one of our long-time Projectkin members and publisher of , shares her fabric-based storytelling approach in today's program. For years, Lynda shared family stories in scrapbooks, but she was hooked once she found her way into fabric. On her site, LyndaHeines.com, you can see the breadth of her work, including dying techniques and various project types.Lynda weaves her directions into today’s video presentation as a project recipe. You’ll find her slides here:
Additionally, her slides included a couple of videos. First, a book with a tab binding she used to celebrate “Bampie and Mayo.”
Lynda further referenced a fabric book she put together to celebrate the visit of friends in a “Recycled Jeans Fabric Book,” This is the video she played during her talk. You’ll find more of her videos on YouTube @LyndaHeines
During the conversation that followed, further resources were referenced, including:
A source for fabric for printing from inkjet printers:
June Tailor on Accuquilt
Shared by Mary Roddy from the Quiltmaker Homestead on YouTube
Other tools detailed in her presentation include:
Fabric, vintage linens, etc
Felt or batting for inside
Glue stick or fusible sheets
Scissors, cutting mat
Sewing machine or hand sewing supplies
Iron
Optional: paint, micron pens
You’ll find Lynda’s substack at
. You can also reach Lynda directly via a direct message on Substack (visit Substack Chat, select the new icon, and enter ). You can also email her directly here: 👇
Projectkin is an active community of family historians and genealogists hooked on stories. Our posts and recordings are free, and we’d love to have you join us to explore your own stories.
Learn more about the community at Projectkin.org/about.
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