This week's print is based off the inside of a cut onion. I tend to like small-scale prints. But this week I wanted to play with something big. This stamp measures about 3.5 by 4 inches.
Block printing with a larger stamp can have its challenges. The rubber block needed to be mounted to a piece of plexiglass to keep it from flopping around, and I ended up using a foam brayer to apply my ink (I usually make my own stamp pad). But I love the statement it makes when its repeated-- I just might make this into a screen to do repeats on fabric yardage.
I originally planned to make a tote bag with two printed panels, but I cut the panels too small! So I opted to make a box pouch out of one of them for now.
It's lined with one of my favorite Cake Rock Beach prints.
And it has a simple leather handle.
This week's winner is comment #19-- Barbara! Congrats!
73 comments:
Wow that's gorgeous! I wish I knew the first thing about printmaking!
Absolutely gorgeous, as always!!
Ohhhh loooove this. The repeat on the panel is amazing-so eye catching. There is really something about the way it lines up. Lovely!
Gorgeous, Krista. I'm enjoying watching your prints each week.
I love hand printed fabric! I would do it more often if it weren't for the fact that we live in a rental and I'm terrified to ruin the carpet. (It happened at the last house!) This little bag is lovely! I'm so glad we were introduced last week!
So happy to stumble upon your blog. Love the onion! I have some books on printing but would rather purchase beautiful hand printed fabric and quilt. Heading over to Etsy.
Hey, that print is swell! Great little bag, too; the leather handle is just the right finishing touch!
Love it! Fingers are crossed.
What a gorgeous pouch and such a great talent. I can't wait to see more. You really inspire me.
im loving all your fabric 'statements' Krista! and yay! for cake rock beach.
These have all been so pretty, Krista! They just keep getting better!
I absolutely adore this print and would love to be the owner of the gorgeous pouch.
It's beautiful!
Love this print! Who would have thought the inside of an onion would make such a cool pattern. The boxy pouch could hold wonderful treasures!
Your little bag is gorgeous. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win.
That's so pretty! When you make a repeated pattern like that, do you eyeball it or mark guide lines? It looks great! :)
Love it! Such a mesmerizing pattern. Love the shape of the bag, too!
Such a cute bag, and I love your onion design!!
I love how the chunky zipper coordinates with the large-scale print. It's beautiful!
barbara at northshorequilter at gmail dot com
You make the coolest patterns!
The bag is lovely and I'd love to own it!
I am loving your printed fabric and the projects you are making! Seems each one is cuter than the last!
It is adorable. So cute!
Love it! Beautifully made!
This is my favorite of yours so far!
It's the best pouch yet!
I'm the smarty pants! pick me pick me!
This is great! Love the handle too!
Your graphic print designs are very inspiring, in and of themselves, and in how you use them.
I LOVE this one! :)
fingers crossed ~ i am so enjoying your weekly project and i am completely inspired to try this! thanks xo
Love all your work! So unique!
I love seeing your work every week, amazing and inspiring!
Love your prints, this pouch is gorgeous !
Me gusta tanto lo que haces!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to make my kids wrapping paper like that. Love it!
Wow gorgeous print love the colour too a skirt in this print would be so cute I must have a go at printing
I love how simple and elegant it is, so fresh!! Printing fabric for my own use is something that I would love to do someday. You're an inspiration!
I would love to win this pouch. I love handprinted fabric.
What a great print! I'd love to win the pouch, thanks!
This is beautiful, Krista. I'm having fun and learning something new with every post and I'm eager to try this.
Oh wow - I really love this one!
That's the prettiest thing I've ever seen. Seriously.
What an awesome print and an awesome bag! Thanks for sharing your adventures and yet another avenue for creativity!
I am really enjoying your printing series! I really love that you print your fabric and then make something--very inspiring!
Onions!!! What an interesting pattern this stamp is - and, I, too, am enjoying very much your printmaking journey. Thanks for sharing!
Liz
boltonia55@yahoo.com
Lovely print!
I just love the symmetry of the onion print - you just do such great work! And that little bag- omg - with a leather handle no less. I would be honored to win it!
hubs needs a new train case. I'm IN! Love this Krista.
That pouch is beautiful. I love your onion inspiration and the size of the stamp. So fun.
i love that print! such a neat idea. I'm really enjoying this series :)
OMGOSH that print is brilliant! I saw the pouch on IG and loved it but the fabric! Oh my it makes my heart happy :0)
Awesome.... Each little part; self print fabric, fav lining, pouch shape and the leather handle is the best.... Actually the fact that you're giving away something you like and liked doing is the BEST!
Love the print. I've been avoiding the four layers of wallpaper in my kitchen;)
I love this one!
love the print and it looks so good made up into that awesome box pouch !
Looks so great!
Thanks for sharing! I Love every detail about this pouch: the onion pattern, the Leathernecks handle and the shape of the pouch. Wonderful!
This is gorgeous! And all inspired by an onion!
So cool! Size and style are perfect.
Follow you with bloglovin and you keep catching my eye with your handmade print blocks.I love the simplicity of your prints. And the leather handle just makes the whole thing perfect. You may yet inspire me to make some hand printed fabric of my own.Cindy/bluemoonstencils@yahoo.com
Cool print and great bag!
Oh my goodness this is so awesome! The leather handle!!! The print!!! The red!!
I'm such a fan of your style and am enjoying seeing all the things you're making with your original prints!
I really love this print! Such a beautiful design & the boxy pouch shows it off so well. Thanks for the chance to win this.
Love this print and the bag.. and the onions! They remind me a bit of paper lanterns.
What a lovely bag! Your printing is so nice and neat!
Aw man, I just love all your stuff. ALL OF IT.
oh my, cake rock beach is one of my favorites! it came out just as i was learning how to quilt so it will always hold a special place in my heart. and seriously, i adore this onion print. it's absolutely perfect.
you are so inspiring, I think I need to break out my (very dusty!) printing supplies!
I'm new to following your blog and I LOVE what you make! It's very inspiring! Do you sell the fabrics you make?
Oh what a beautiful print - and it looks fantastic as a box bag!
I love this boxy pouch. What pattern did you use to make it?
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