Fabric, Mexican Tile and Polymer
Stepping into a fabric store is a little like Alice going into Wonderland. There are so many colors and patterns, textures and tools! I used to sew and that was my excuse to investigate any fabric store in any town I visited. Now I usually go with a friend who quilts and just look. But every once in a while I find a piece that I just have to have – just to look at. Inspiration fabric is what I call it. This piece brought back memories of many kitchens and baths and furniture I designed for clients using Mexican tile on the walls, floors, counter tops and accents……NO not all at once! It reminded me of Cinco de Mayo and Tucson with Mariachi bands and colorful flowers. I bought a ¼ yard, set it by my desk and looked at it often. This week I decided to make some polymer canes and see what I could do using the fabric as the inspiration. First the colors are selected and mixed. Then I started m...