fusing with the goddess...
You all know that I'm a big fan of Mistyfuse and that it's the only fusible product that I use in my studio and recommend to my students and anyone else who will listen.    Along with using a lot of Mistyfuse I also use a lot (okay a ton, actually so much that my husband suggested I find a source to buy it by the case!) of parchment paper because it's always been my choice as a pressing sheet vs using a non stick teflon sheet.  The non stick sheets I've bought in the past have always taken too long to cool and I wasn't able to see through them to the fabric beneath.   Well,

texture, lots and lots of texture...
Have you seen this new product out by Superior Threads? I was curious so I bought some.  It sort of resembles a polyester lining fabric.   You stitch it to your fabric, blast it with some steam and it shrinks up and creates some fabulous texture.  I played with it today and I love it!  I tested it on cotton, silk, and velvet and it worked great on all three.  My favorite however was the velvet.  I ended up sti

Free projects & the new block of the month
The new Two Creative Studios block of the month is now available!  Here's my version: You'll find the directions for the new block here.And Terri has a new free project sheet that you're going to want to print out.  Recently she blogged about some fabulous fabrics she dyed in one bucket:

geometric 1
 Geometric 1 - 19"x33",  Mistyfuse'd raw edge appliqué, machine quilted.  This picture doesn't really do it much justice, it's much more exciting in person. 

a little of this, that and something else...
how's that for a blog post title?  I've got a bunch of stuff to post about so that seemed to be the most fitting title.First: I thought I'd give you a preview of what the winner of the second block of the month for Two Creative Studios will win on the 15th of this month: There's still time to get into the draw for this prize package!  You'll find all the block of the month details