Kathy Barlow

Prepping punch needle embroidery kits for tomorrow’s class. Still room for you if you hurry & book your spot!( @iheartartstudio on the Adult Workshops page.) #sfbayarea #pleasanthill #learnsomethingnew ift.tt/2NXYw9h

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Hi! It’s me Kathy. Guess what? I’ve designed a BUNCH of punch needle embroidery projects for YOU & will be teaching workshops in the #SFBayArea Oct. 3 in Pleasant Hill & Oct. 13 in Sausalito! For details & tickets see link in bio. You’ll become OBSESSE… ift.tt/2LjYzLR

New fall punch needle embroidery designs in the works! Would love to share this vibrant, textural & SPEEDY craft with you. Next workshops Oct. 3 in Pleasant Hill & Oct. 20 in Sausalito. Message me for more details. #textiledesigner #fiberart #yarnlove #… ift.tt/2ZuokN7

VOTE time! ✔︎✔︎✔︎Which fabric is your FaVe for the piping/welting trim for this punch needle pillow? Comment your choice below. Can’t wait! 1. Avocado 2. Plaid 3. Purple 4. Indigo 5. Chartreuse 6. Plum #textileartist #fiberart #yarnlove #texti… ift.tt/2ZZpDER

Punch needle pillow top done & hanging out in the garden! Thinking I should add piping/welt around the pillow edge. Do you agree? What color? #textileartist #fiberart #yarnlove #textiledesigner #artinstructor ift.tt/2OrgXFZ

Loved choosing a palette from my 🧶 yarn 🧶 stash for the Boho Aspen Leaves punch needle pillow. #inmystudio #textileartist #fiberart #justbegin #yarnlove ift.tt/30OMWkK

Nothing like a stack of past projects & coffee in my FAVE mug by @charansachar #creativewithclay to inspire new work. Having a great week. You? #potterylover #textileart #textiledesigner #printingonfabric #handembroidery #machineknitting ift.tt/2YbkVGv

Day 21: Print & Stitch! Hand stamped linen/cotton, hand embroidered with multi-colored metallic thread. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #printingonfabric #handembroidery bit.ly/2UR26mQ

Misty the 🐈 is smitten. Layered wool felt shingles OR cat bed? #catlife #cats_of_instagram #catstagram bit.ly/2WLXH6p

Day 20: Layered, Scalloped Felt Shingles. Wool blend felt, cotton/poly thread. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #sewingtherapy #woolfelt bit.ly/2MU8lDz

Day 19: Plain & Soumak Weave on Homemade Loom. Tweed & flecked super bulky, acrylic/rayon yarns. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #weaving #handweaving bit.ly/2RHn0T6

Day 18: Modern Sashiko with Metallic Accents. Embroidery floss & copper metallic thread on upcycled denim. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #sashiko #handembroidery bit.ly/2Uvh9T3

Day 17: Gel-Glue Resist, Dye Painted Pattern. Dye-Na-Flow dyes overpainted on quilting cotton. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #paintingwithdye #pattern bit.ly/2Ti13fc

Day 16: Plastic Bag Monoprinting on Fabric. Fabric screen printing inks on natural, rustic linen. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #printingonfabric bit.ly/2S03Hc6

Day 15: Knit shells on the hand manipulated #knittingmachine Wool, tencel & acrylic yarns in blues & white. #textileart #dailyartchallenge bit.ly/2CugHNa

Day 14: Screen Printing onto a Patterned Fabric with a Hand Cut Mask. Madras plaid cotton & water-based silkscreen ink. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #screenprinting #printingonfabric bit.ly/2sv9Rm8

Day 13: Metallic Embroidery. Here’s a good close-up shot. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #handembroidery bit.ly/2AMlXMc

Day 13: Metallic Embroidery. Metallic thread & cords on wine cotton. #textileart #dailyartchallenge #handembroidery bit.ly/2SXQAWb

Day 12: Gelli Plate Printing (on assorted papers, fabric) & Collage. For this day I took a fab, full-day class at Craft Napa @craftalifenapa #textileart #dailyartchallenge #printmaking #collage bit.ly/2stPndE