8.13.2009

[my new little obsession]

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Move over permanent marker, I now have a new, legit fabric doodle buddy. In the past I've been know to draw on sheets with permanent marker (for little A's first birthday I drew characters on sheets for the children to color in with chalk. It worked really well. When I washed the sheets the chalk came off but the marker stayed, ready for another afternoon of playful coloring). As great as this was, it was time to step it up. That's when I found these babies. Score. My head is spinning with options, ideas, and patterns.
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I'm not sure what I'll do with this little pattern I'm creating (a table cloth? if I have the stamina...) but what I do know is that I'll have plenty of directed doodle time while on hold. Kenny G, bring it on, because I'm pulling up a chair and staying for a while.
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(Oh and if you are wondering about the random yellow N, well little A's wooden alphabet was encroaching on my photo shoot so, being the visually obsessed mother that I am, I insisted that he choose letters that color coordinated. Makes perfect sense, right?)

17 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing! I love that pattern, if you can keep it up that will make a wonderful table cloth.

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  2. I love your fabric marker pattern (and especially because it's yellow!) I can't wait to see how it ends up or what you make with it!!!

    Diana
    www.searchingforsporadicsurprises.blogspot.com

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  3. wow - well done textile designer - that's a beautiful piece of handcrafted fabric!

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  4. I have these, love them. Have a hard time writting on knits though. Have you seen the chalkboard paints at Hudson Paint in Brooklyn? I wish fabric pens came in these colors.http://www.hudsonpaint.com/

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  5. LOVING this pattern. What a remarkable, precious and wonderful idea! Off to find me some markers... who knew doodling could be so gorgeously permanent?

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  6. I want one in every color! That doodle that you're doing looks awesome.

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  7. fantastic idea! i am a perpetual doodler so this is up my alley, too.

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  8. Wow, your pattern is stunning, especially in the yellow, but would probably look great in any colour, charcoal, pink...I'd like to see it made into a cushion!

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  9. awesome, I would love to try it and also give some for the kids...they might like to do something with their shirts! thanks for sharing!

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  10. Very cute doodles. Inspirational! Yeah, one more new craft to do. I love dharma trading, they have everything.

    Dayle
    http://sodapoptreats.tumblr.com/

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  11. Thanks for sharing...! I have been waiting for something like this. :)
    Jen Ramos
    www.madebygirl.com <
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  12. This is lovely, I am so in awe of your talent!

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  13. Which marker are you using exactly? I can't tell from the website!

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  14. I am so inspired by your work! I love your designs.

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  15. this is really great. i have been looking for something just like this. thanks!

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  16. amazing! would you like to be a guest writer on our webblog at www.dzinetrip.com

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