Welcome to my colorful world of Fabric Decollage!
I'm Debbie Jones, from Venice, Florida.
Fabric Decollage is an original technique that's a cross between collage and decoupage, created by bonding many fabrics together in layers. Almost every kind of fabric can be found in these decollages, including commercially available and hand-painted pieces, ranging from cottons and silks to ultrasuede and metallics.
Sometimes I start with a single piece of fabric that inspires me and then build a collage around it. More often, I start with a color scheme in mind and then choose various fabrics, cutting them in a free-form manner and building the layers as I go, envisioning landscapes or underwater seascapes or even perhaps a "dreamscape". Each decollage is one-of-a-kind.
Once the fabrics are glued in layers, the finished artwork is then placed in a large press that applies high pressure and heat to flatten and bond it to a sturdy, acid-free surface. The result is two-dimensional artwork that resembles a painting -- a "fabric painting"! Most of them are matted and framed, although they can be quilted rather than being mounted and framed. This is a unique way of working with fabric that I've developed over the past fifteen years, after injuries from an auto accident left me unable to machine quilt for a long time.
Please take a look around to see examples of this distinctive art form and let me know if you're interested in purchasing my work or commissioning me for a custom design. Your comments would be most welcome.
Thanks for stopping by my website -- I hope you enjoy your visit!
Debbie
Debbie
"Consider the Lilies" Fabric Landscape 25"x31"
"Enchanted Ocean" Fabric Seascape 19"x30"
The latest news:
Announcing ... a new design and new class:
Folded Fabric Ornaments -- Fans!
Reversible fan-shaped fabric ornaments, great for holidays or year-round decor, depending on your fabric choices. Check out the photo on the right, with more on the Ornaments Page. I'm publishing a pattern in the next couple of weeks, and a class is scheduled for July 23 (see details below). These are elegant but easy to make!
Here are the latest class dates at Deborah's Quilt Basket in Venice:
Fabric Seascape Decollage: Thursday, July 8 Fabric Landscape Decollage: Friday, July 9
Folded Fabric Ornaments - Stars: July 22
Folded Fabric Ornaments - Fans: July 23
Complete details for these classes are listed on the Schedule Page. All fabrics and supplies are provided in my classes at Deborah's, so you can just come in and play. The best part is, you'll finish projects in these classes!
On August 14, I'll be teaching my Fabric Decollage Greeting Card Class in Lake Worth for the Hibiscus Quilt Guild! I'll also teach my Seascape Class for them on February 12, 2011. Details for both classes can be found on the Schedule Page.
Also, I'm happy to announce my upcoming lecture and Seascape Class for the Martin County Quilters Guild in Stuart, Florida, on October 14 and 15! Please see the Schedule Page for information.
Quilt Show News! I'll have vendor booths here
QuiltFest/Jacksonville, Sept. 23-25
World Quilt Show/West Palm Beach, Nov.12-14
AQU Quilt Show/Cape Coral, Jan. 21-22
Peace River Quilt Show/PuntaGorda, Feb.25-26
Broward Quilt Expo/Ft.Lauderdale, Mar.17-19
Details and links to their websites can be found on the Schedule Page.
Looking further ahead, I'll be teaching at the Quilt Escape in Ellenton, FL, on February 7-9, 2011! This 3-day retreat is put on by the Venice Area Quilters Guild. We'll make Fabric Decollage Jewelry and have two new exciting classes: Butterfly Bouquet and Fantasy Fish. More information will be provided on this retreat soon and pictures will be posted here this summer.
Big news:Lecture & classes in West Palm Beach! On July 23 & 24, 2011, I'll be giving my new lecture "Fabric Painting-easy techniques with eye-popping results!", along with a Rubber Stamping on Fabric Class and Fabric Landscape Decollage Class. Details and a link to their website can be found on the Schedule Page.
Last, but not least, please check out the new links posted on my Contact Me +Links page, including a link to a new blog by award-winning long-arm quilter, Cindye Baily!
Lots more fun things are in the planning stages. Please check back soon for the latest updates!
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by Debbie Jones, 2005-2010. All rights reserved.
Please do not copy any content or use these images in any way, unless you have first obtained written permission from Debbie.
Thank you.
"Karma Paradise" Fabric Landscape Decollage by Terry Ittner
Debbie Jones
PO Box 56
Venice, FL 34284
phone: 941-492-4314
email:
debbie@debbiejones.com
Lots of new images have been added to the Student Gallery Page on the second page and also with the addition of a third page! Click the Student Gallery button above, or here is a link to copy and send to friends & family if your work is there:
If you have taken one of my classes and have a fabric decollage that you would like to share and inspire others online, please email me a .jpg image or mail a photo via postal service. Click the Contact Me link for my mailing address.
Introducing
Folded Fabric Ornaments - Fans!
