Monday, February 2, 2015

week 4 of 52 weeks of printmaking- red onion

(Last week I decided to take down the wallpaper in my studio and paint. I love the end product, but it took all of my energy. Needless to say, it also put me a week behind. Oops.)

week 4- 52 weeks of printmaking

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.

week 4- 52 weeks of printmaking

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.

week 4- 52 weeks of printmaking

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.

  week 4- 52 weeks of printmaking

It's lined with one of my favorite Cake Rock Beach prints.

week 4- 52 weeks of printmaking

And it has a simple leather handle.

week 4- 52 weeks of printmaking

Want to win it? Just leave a comment here. I'll pick a winner on Wednesday!

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This week's winner is comment #19-- Barbara! Congrats!

73 comments:

Lori said...

Wow that's gorgeous! I wish I knew the first thing about printmaking!

Meredith Daniel said...

Absolutely gorgeous, as always!!

Lisa said...

Ohhhh loooove this. The repeat on the panel is amazing-so eye catching. There is really something about the way it lines up. Lovely!

Suzanne said...

Gorgeous, Krista. I'm enjoying watching your prints each week.

Sara C. said...

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!

Mo10471 said...

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.

narthex said...

Hey, that print is swell! Great little bag, too; the leather handle is just the right finishing touch!

asf said...

Love it! Fingers are crossed.

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous pouch and such a great talent. I can't wait to see more. You really inspire me.

Jenny said...

im loving all your fabric 'statements' Krista! and yay! for cake rock beach.

Katie said...

These have all been so pretty, Krista! They just keep getting better!

SeattleMommy said...

I absolutely adore this print and would love to be the owner of the gorgeous pouch.

beth s said...

It's beautiful!

Unknown said...

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!

Joan said...

Your little bag is gorgeous. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win.

Alli said...

That's so pretty! When you make a repeated pattern like that, do you eyeball it or mark guide lines? It looks great! :)

mcrider said...

Love it! Such a mesmerizing pattern. Love the shape of the bag, too!

Jessica Nielsen said...

Such a cute bag, and I love your onion design!!

Barbara said...

I love how the chunky zipper coordinates with the large-scale print. It's beautiful!

barbara at northshorequilter at gmail dot com

Leila said...

You make the coolest patterns!

shazama said...

The bag is lovely and I'd love to own it!

Lisa England said...

I am loving your printed fabric and the projects you are making! Seems each one is cuter than the last!

Cathy L said...

It is adorable. So cute!

Robyn said...

Love it! Beautifully made!

Allison C said...

This is my favorite of yours so far!

Anonymous said...

It's the best pouch yet!

BrennaKathleen said...

I'm the smarty pants! pick me pick me!

Unknown said...

This is great! Love the handle too!

Leslie said...

Your graphic print designs are very inspiring, in and of themselves, and in how you use them.

Pre said...

I LOVE this one! :)

Pam said...

fingers crossed ~ i am so enjoying your weekly project and i am completely inspired to try this! thanks xo

Passion to Create said...

Love all your work! So unique!

Sue H said...

I love seeing your work every week, amazing and inspiring!

Sigrun said...

Love your prints, this pouch is gorgeous !

ara said...

Me gusta tanto lo que haces!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ashlovett said...

I used to make my kids wrapping paper like that. Love it!

Unknown said...

Wow gorgeous print love the colour too a skirt in this print would be so cute I must have a go at printing

SewPsyched! said...

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!

Rebecca said...

I would love to win this pouch. I love handprinted fabric.

Muriel said...

What a great print! I'd love to win the pouch, thanks!

Audrey said...

This is beautiful, Krista. I'm having fun and learning something new with every post and I'm eager to try this.

DeborahGun said...

Oh wow - I really love this one!

Anonymous said...

That's the prettiest thing I've ever seen. Seriously.

LT said...

What an awesome print and an awesome bag! Thanks for sharing your adventures and yet another avenue for creativity!

Unknown said...

I am really enjoying your printing series! I really love that you print your fabric and then make something--very inspiring!

Anonymous said...

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

Nora said...

Lovely print!

Betty said...

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!

Poppyprint said...

hubs needs a new train case. I'm IN! Love this Krista.

Tamie said...

That pouch is beautiful. I love your onion inspiration and the size of the stamp. So fun.

Tess said...

i love that print! such a neat idea. I'm really enjoying this series :)

Dianne said...

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)

coastal gray said...

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!

Anonymous said...

Love the print. I've been avoiding the four layers of wallpaper in my kitchen;)

b2mcbride said...

I love this one!

leanne said...

love the print and it looks so good made up into that awesome box pouch !

Carol said...

Looks so great!

ARaDA said...

Thanks for sharing! I Love every detail about this pouch: the onion pattern, the Leathernecks handle and the shape of the pouch. Wonderful!

Patti said...

This is gorgeous! And all inspired by an onion!

Anne said...

So cool! Size and style are perfect.

ittehgaps said...

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

Unknown said...

Cool print and great bag!

Amber said...

Oh my goodness this is so awesome! The leather handle!!! The print!!! The red!!

Heather A said...

I'm such a fan of your style and am enjoying seeing all the things you're making with your original prints!

Fran said...

I really love this print! Such a beautiful design & the boxy pouch shows it off so well. Thanks for the chance to win this.

Cally said...

Love this print and the bag.. and the onions! They remind me a bit of paper lanterns.

patty a. said...

What a lovely bag! Your printing is so nice and neat!

felicity said...

Aw man, I just love all your stuff. ALL OF IT.

arajane said...

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.

Amanda said...

you are so inspiring, I think I need to break out my (very dusty!) printing supplies!

Suzanne said...

I'm new to following your blog and I LOVE what you make! It's very inspiring! Do you sell the fabrics you make?

Carie @ Space for the Butterflies said...

Oh what a beautiful print - and it looks fantastic as a box bag!

Anonymous said...

I love this boxy pouch. What pattern did you use to make it?