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.

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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!
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73 comments:

  1. LoriFebruary 2, 2015 at 1:55 PM

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

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  2. Meredith DanielFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, as always!!

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  3. LisaFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:06 PM

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

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  4. SuzanneFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:09 PM

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

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  5. Sara C.February 2, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    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!

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  6. Mo10471February 2, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    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.

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  7. narthexFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:44 PM

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

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  8. asfFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Love it! Fingers are crossed.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:52 PM

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

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  10. JennyFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:07 PM

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

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  11. KatieFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:12 PM

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

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  12. SeattleMommyFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:13 PM

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

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  13. beth sFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    It's beautiful!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    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!

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  15. JoanFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:21 PM

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

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  16. AlliFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:28 PM

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

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  17. mcriderFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:44 PM

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

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  18. Jessica NielsenFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:05 PM

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

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  19. BarbaraFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:05 PM

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

    barbara at northshorequilter at gmail dot com

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  20. LeilaFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    You make the coolest patterns!

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  21. shazamaFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:31 PM

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

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  22. Lisa EnglandFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:35 PM

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

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  23. Cathy LFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    It is adorable. So cute!

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  24. RobynFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Love it! Beautifully made!

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  25. Allison CFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    This is my favorite of yours so far!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    It's the best pouch yet!

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  27. BrennaKathleenFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:26 PM

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

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  28. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    This is great! Love the handle too!

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  29. LeslieFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM

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

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  30. PreFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    I LOVE this one! :)

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  31. PamFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:48 PM

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

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  32. Passion to CreateFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Love all your work! So unique!

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  33. Sue HFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:25 PM

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

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  34. SigrunFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Love your prints, this pouch is gorgeous !

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  35. araFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:20 PM

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

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  36. AshlovettFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:39 PM

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

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  37. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:58 PM

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

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  38. SewPsyched!February 2, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    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!

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  39. RebeccaFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:37 PM

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

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  40. MurielFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:29 AM

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

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  41. AudreyFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:27 AM

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

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  42. DeborahGunFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    Oh wow - I really love this one!

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:15 AM

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

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  44. LTFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:58 AM

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

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  45. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:26 AM

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

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    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

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  47. NoraFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Lovely print!

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  48. BettyFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    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!

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  49. PoppyprintFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:27 AM

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

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  50. TamieFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:56 AM

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

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  51. TessFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM

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

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  52. DianneFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    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)

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  53. coastal grayFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    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!

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:06 PM

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

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  55. b2mcbrideFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I love this one!

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  56. leanneFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:45 PM

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

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  57. CarolFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Looks so great!

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  58. ARaDAFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM

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

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  59. PattiFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    This is gorgeous! And all inspired by an onion!

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  60. AnneFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    So cool! Size and style are perfect.

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  61. ittehgapsFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    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

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  62. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Cool print and great bag!

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  63. AmberFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:42 PM

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

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  64. Heather AFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:38 PM

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

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  65. FranFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:46 AM

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

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  66. CallyFebruary 4, 2015 at 4:48 AM

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

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  67. patty a.February 4, 2015 at 4:58 AM

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

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  68. felicityFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM

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

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  69. arajaneFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    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.

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  70. AmandaFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:06 AM

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

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  71. SuzanneFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:28 PM

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

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  72. Carie @ Space for the ButterfliesFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:17 AM

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

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  73. AnonymousJune 29, 2015 at 5:48 PM

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

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