Friday, December 13, 2013

A StencilGirl Blog Hop Featuring Sue Pelletier's Designs...

I'm back today, playing along in another StencilGirl blog hop, this time featuring the designs of Sue Pelletier.  I love Sue's whimsical designs and today I'm using her Loose Woman #1 stencil.  I decided to experiment with a technique that's been on my 'to do' list for some time...using deColourant, a product created to remove pigment from fabric.  



I started with a wonderfully colourful piece of my hand dyed fabric.  After laying the stencil over the fabric I sprayed the deColourant over the entire image. Following the directions on the spray bottle, I waited until it had dried completely (I'm not good at this waiting part, but it specifically says to let it air dry so I had no choice!).

Once the deColourant was completely dry, I used a steam iron and ironed the fabric, watching the magic as the colour left, leaving behind Sue's fabulous Loose Woman image!

I then used an idea I got from Laura Kemshall.  I printed the text I wanted to add to the piece, added a piece of freezer paper over top and then used a craft knife to cut the text out, leaving behind the stencil of the words.

The freezer paper stencils were ironed onto the fabric and I then used a white Shiva paintstik and my finger to apply the paint.


As you can see, I put paint in the letters and also around the outer edge of the mini word stencils so that I could highlight the shape of the word 'blocks'.



When the freezer paper was carefully removed, the text and those block shapes were left! The next step in this work in progress will be to add some machine stitch.  I hope you'll come back next Wednesday when I'll be posting about the machine doodling/stitching that I plan to add.  Until then, enjoy the rest of the blog hop (more details below) and have a fabulous weekend!



Great news...StencilGirl has a giveaway! 
All comments left on the hop are eligible for the giveaway so 
the more blogs you comment on, the more chances you will have to win. 
Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

The giveaway will close on Monday, December 16th at 11:59PM Central Time. 


Blog Hop Order:

StencilGirl Talk
Sue Pelletier
Carolyn Dube
Mary C. Nasser
Judy Shea
Corrine Gilman
Linda Kittmer-you are here!
Kirsten Reed-YOUR NEXT STOP
Jessica Sporn
Janet Joehlin
Maria McGuire




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93 comments:

  1. Jo MurrayDecember 13, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Decolourant is new to me. Loose woman is perfect for this piece, and I loved seeing the process...thanks.

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      Thanks Jo. DeColourant is a really fun product, especially when working with your own hand-dyed fabric!

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  2. GillDecember 13, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    I love Sue's Loose Woman!
    The addition of text is fabulous - I shall be trying Laura's technique!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      Thanks Gill. I thoughts Sue's stencil was fabulous for this too!

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  3. LyndaDecember 13, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Linda, I've not tried DeColourant and now I have got to! That looks like so much fun. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. Anne Marie - TorontoDecember 13, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    What fun! I've been meaning to try the deColourant. Did you order on-line or find a local source? Inquiring minds want to know.

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 7:49 AM

      Thanks Anne Marie, I bought it a couple of years ago at a vendors market somewhere, but I know you can get it online.

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  5. april dawnDecember 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Love this technique.

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  6. CandyDecember 13, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    another great idea

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  7. Jane MartinDecember 13, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Linda, your hand dyed fabric is gorgeous! And I love how your piece turned out... fabulously free!

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  8. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    wow! Love the batik look you achieved here. I'm so in awe of your facility with fabrics. And those words - perfect!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks Jessica. It's a great product...fun results.

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  9. Linda KunsmanDecember 13, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    thanks for using a loose woman stencil-the effect you achieved with your process is fantastic!

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  10. Judy SheaDecember 13, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Linda, Linda, Linda... first I have to say that your original fabric is AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS. I love this deColourant idea. Wow.. this came out beautiful. I have love that saying "perfectly imperfect". I started using that recently. Great minds.

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      Thanks Judy. I was inspired by a lot of the hand dyes that Vicki Welsh does...she uses so many fabulous colour combinations in her fabrics that I just had to try it myself. And DeColourant is new to me, but I love it.

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  11. JackieDecember 13, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    WOW! Linda- just fabulous!! Your Your hand dyed fabric is sooo delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

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  12. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioDecember 13, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    That is a fun stencil design! Love the background fabric too.

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  13. elleDecember 13, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Some great ideas here. Thanks for sharing your process!

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  14. ChristyDecember 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    So cool - love this stencil.

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  15. FibreartistDecember 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Super, Linda!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 13, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    So perfect-ly imperfect! xox

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  17. Mary C. NasserDecember 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Between the deColourant, freezer paper stencils and paint stick, this is INCREDIBLE, Linda!!
    Love it!

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  18. PilgrimDecember 13, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful. I will be back to see how you add sewing to the piece.

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  19. RaNae EllettDecember 13, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I love what you did with the Stencil Girl Stencil, very unique.............

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  20. RobinDecember 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I am totally blown away by your art!! Never having worked with fabric, I am learning that there are many techniques out there that I have yet to explore. Thank you for the enlightenment and lovely work.

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  21. JeanDecember 13, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Love what you did with the stencil!

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  22. Jo VandermeyDecember 13, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Very neat idea... and I had not seen the tip on how to make the freezer paper stencil with a print out.
    I am not very patient either...

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 1:14 PM

      Thank you. I must say, cutting out the text stencil in the freezer paper does take patience, but it's worth it!

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  23. MariaDecember 13, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    deColourant added to wish list for Santa! Very cool!!! I cannot believe you did that with an craft knife--oh my!!! Wonderful project!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 2:32 PM

      Thanks Maria. I hope Santa comes through...you'll love playing with it!

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  24. froebelsternchenDecember 13, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    wow Linda.. this is the special feminine loosley woman ART!
    enchanting!

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  25. MarshaDecember 13, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I have just recently begun following the blog hops, and have found that I am always anxious to jump ahead to see what you have done. Again, your work WOW's me. Thank you for being a part of this fun blog hop and for all of your creative ideas!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 2:33 PM

      Thank you so much Marsha. That's so kind of you to say!

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  26. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    The loose woman comes out beautifully on your fabric, I work on canvas, but never tried other fabric, high time I think... loved your lettering as well!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks Ruth. I'm really pleased with that lettering technique too.

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  27. Dee SpillaneDecember 13, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Oh Linda, this is great, I love how you did the words, they just sparkle on the fabric! I never thought to use the decolurant like that! A whole ne experiment awaiting me!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

      Thanks Denise. Now you've got me curious as to how you use Decolourant.

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  28. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    What a brilliant idea. I have loads of batiks, I'll have to try this.

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

      Thanks Susan. I'm sure it will work beautifully with batiks too.

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  29. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    WOW! I am soooo impressed! Hand-cutting your letters. I don't think I would ever have such patience. I bow to you in reverence my art queen! :)) This is beautiful!

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  30. Caroline D.December 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Holy Cow!!! This is jaw dropping gorgeous!!! So many ideas here... thanks for sharing! Your hand dyed fabric is amazing... now I have to scour your blog to find how/what you do. The make your own lettering is brilliant! Ive made my own stencils from images, but somehow the text idea never came to me... thanks for the tip and idea!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks Caroline. As I said in the post, the text idea came from Laura Kemshall.

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  31. Kate MDecember 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    So so glad this blog hop brought me to you. I'll be back to see the next stage and future projects.

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks Kate. I'll look forward to your return visits.

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  32. Disco QueenDecember 13, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Wow Linda! I have been considering purchasing deColourant for some time having seen it demonstrated with rubber stamps. Never thought of using it with stencils or combining it with paint. Theresa x

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      Thanks Theresa. I'm glad I could give you some new inspiration.

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  33. suzieq23December 13, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Would love to try your technique with one of Sue's stencils. Looks really fun. I would love to win a set. thank you.

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  34. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Absolutely stunning techniques. So brave to de-color the fabric! And the freezer paper stencils were worth the effort; they came out perfect. Thanks for sharing. :-)

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 13, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks Elizabeth. I'm really please with how it turned out.

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  35. SandyDecember 13, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I love the results at this stage! Thanks for sharing materials and techniques that are new to me and great incentives to continue my Mixed Media adventure:)

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  36. HelenMDecember 13, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I love it!! thanks for the inspiration

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  37. lakellyDecember 13, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    This is gorgeous! I hadn't heard of the decolourant. Of course I'll need to head to my local art shop tomorrow! :)

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks. You may not find it in an art shop, but if not you can certainly find it online. Have fun!

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  38. Billie ADecember 13, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Wow this result is outstanding. Love the die fabric first and that has to be hard to add the stencil touch in case it didn't work but OH MY it worked wonderfully. I love this whole piece and the sentiment is great. Love your work. This is a great stencil would really be fun to play with.

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks BIllie. Yes, there is a bit of risk when using DeColourant, but that's part of the fun.

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  39. Teresa RDecember 14, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Though I don't work with fabric, I love to see what you create with it. I have followed your blog for over a year and I am awed by your fabric creations

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks Teresa. I'm honoured to have you as a follower!

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  40. Create Beauty with LaurajoDecember 14, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I love fabrics in my art and want to play more with them. This piece definitely inspires me. I would love to run to my studio right now and play! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work :)

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks Laura. I'm so glad I could inspire you. Have fun!

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  41. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful. So free form and colorful. I have to get into stenciling and play with all of these fun ideas. Get out of the box.

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  42. Debbie - StudioBeeCreationsDecember 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I love the combo platter of fabrics in mixed media projects!...thanks for your inspiration & bloghopportunity!!!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 1:14 PM

      Thanks Debbie. Love that word 'boghopportunity' LOL

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  43. cal8007December 14, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Linda, thanks for the tutorial. I'm so happy you posted how to do a stencil with freezer paper. I love that font; is it one I can get on the Internet? Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Carmen L

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      Thanks Carmen. The font is Stamp Act Jumbled and I did get it free online.

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  44. UnknownDecember 14, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Now I know what I want to do with that bottle of DeColourant I bought!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 14, 2013 at 10:35 PM

      I'm so glad I could be an inspiration for you Melinda. Have fun!

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  45. Roxi HDecember 14, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Fabulous!!!!! Love these techniques on your fabric.

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  46. AnonymousDecember 15, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Wonderful work! Thanks for the tutorial!
    Cheers
    Gabriele

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  47. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Que estupendo tutorial y que magnífico resultado después de utilizar la plantilla y dar color

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  48. McTeapotDecember 15, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I like learning new techniques. A unique way to use stencils. Thanks

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 15, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      Thanks. I'm glad you learned something new and enjoyed the hop.

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  49. Carolyn DubeDecember 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I love how you used Sue's stencil- that decolorant gives it such an amazing look on the on the bright colored fabric! And then to hand cut- wow- amazing!

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    1. Linda KittmerDecember 16, 2013 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks Carolyn. It been a fun piece to work on...can't wait to show everyone where it's going as I continue working on it.

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