Category Archives: Fabric

Quilt show and UFOs

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

I was honored to be asked to give a talk during the Iowa Quilters Guild (IQG) annual meeting at Reiman Gardens on Saturday. Quilt design has a lot in common with painting in terms of composition and color. I talked … Continue reading →

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E.T. Art Club

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

Here’s the Ecumenical Towers Art Club painting on fabric to make pillows or wall hangings. Some members didn’t own a sewing machine to finish their pillows, so the others offered to sew for them. We’ve been building community through art … Continue reading →

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Making floorcloths at Hen & Chicks

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

These photos are from the floorcloth workshop at Hen & Chicks Studio this past Saturday. The painted canvas can not only make a floorcloth but also pillows, placemats, chair covers, table runners, journal covers, etc. We apply a base coat, … Continue reading →

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Fabric painting at Hen & Chicks

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jo Myers-Walker

I got an early start on Saturday’s fabric painting workshop at Hen & Chicks Studio — Heidi Kaisand invited me to spend Friday night beforehand at The Nest upstairs. The Nest is a dorm-like retreat center equipped for creative sleepovers, … Continue reading →

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Home from the Fair

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Jo Myers-Walker

It’s great to be home from the Fair, and painting again! Now I have some room in my apartment to make new things. I’m doing samples of fabric painting techniques, getting ready for the Hen and Chicks class on September … Continue reading →

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Portrait pillows

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jo Myers-Walker

Bonnie’s granddaughters are very special to her, and she wanted to give them something personal and comforting they could eventually take away to college. Working from a photo, I painted each one’s portrait on a decorative pillow, with added touches … Continue reading →

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Bossy going to the Fair

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jo Myers-Walker

This is Bossy the cow. According to my friend Dave, she wants to be an engineer. She can’t decide what color to be, so she’s trying on a few different ones for the Fair! People from everywhere go to the … Continue reading →

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Art in Arnolds Park report

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jo Myers-Walker

Saturday was a most relaxing day for Art in the Park at Arnolds Park. Sister Water was present with refreshing, beautiful colors to help with my meditation. People were out boating, barbecuing, or walking around, some swimming or playing volleyball. … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Fair

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jo Myers-Walker

These girls are getting ready for the State Fair. They’ll be happy to get out of the vault for a while! They’re painted on fabric so they’ll be pillows or wall hangings. Of course the birds wanted to come along, … Continue reading →

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Summer 2012 newsletter

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jo Myers-Walker

Click the link below to view or download: The Left Bank Studio Summer 2012 Newsletter (3-page PDF, approx. 975 KB) In this edition: Bank for sale / repurposing Jo Attention snowbirds Tablecloth made of memories Bodies in the vault Upside-down … Continue reading →

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