"Childhood Summer" ~ text on textiles

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Childhood Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel ~ original art quilt

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (11.5 x 8 inches)
by Jane LaFazio 

Finished this with a lovely Monarch butterfly (they migrate to Mexico by the zillions every year.) It's for sale now in my JaneVille Etsy shop.

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (detail)

 

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (detail)

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (detail)

Just call me a book artist!

handmade watercolor journal by Jane LaFazio

I've been able to work in my studio the last few days and got inspired to create this little watercolor journal with a bit of a Recycled Circles demo. Of course, I spend 1/2 day creating it, but I think it's pretty darn cute. 

handmade watercolor journal by Jane LaFazio

The back cover is also my artwork. (Printed by Spoonflower.) Oh, and you'll notice there's washi tape on it too!

And a little charm on the spine!

handmade watercolor journal by Jane LaFazio

In my JaneVille Etsy shop now: This is a precious little hand made journal measuring 6x6 inches. It's one of a kind artwork on the front. There are 11 pages (that's counting front and back) of high quality Arches 140 lb hot press watercolor paper. This would make a perfect gift for a special trip or guest book.

handmade watercolor journal by Jane LaFazio

And I made one in green too! Also in my JaneVille Etsy shop.

handmade watercolor journal by Jane LaFazio

Published! in "Gelli Plate Printing" by Joan Bess

my page in "Gelli Plate Printing" by Joan Bess

I'm thrilled to be included in the new book, "Gelli Plate Printing" by Joan Bess! If you follow my work, you know I love gelli plate printing.

Gelli Plate Printing by Joan Bess

Here are the two quilts featured in the book: 

"Marmalade Greenhouse" measures 14x11 inches by 

Jane LaFazio for sale in my JaneVille Etsy shop! 

"Pink Gingko" measures 22x11 inches. by Jane LaFazio
and for sale in my JaneVille Etsy shop! SOLD!

Bonus: The first person to buy one of these quilts will get a free copy of "Gelli Plate Printing" by Joan Bess.

handmade journals ~ late bloomer

front cover ~ by Jane LaFazio

I've sort of fought the whole 'make your own journal' thing. Too much work. Too precious. All kinds of reasons. But, I've given in and made a small journal for myself. It's made from Fabriano Hot Press, a large sheet (22x30") divided up. Then bound with a simple binding stitch. 

interior pages ~ by Jane LaFazio

interior and pocket ~ by Jane LaFazio

 I think one of the reasons I made the journal was to use my growing collection of Washi tape. (google it on ETSY and you'll find tons of it.)

interior pocket ~ by Jane LaFazio

back cover ~ by Jane LaFazio

 I was collecting washi tape, then I had to buy a cute storage thing for my tape. And now I'm making journals to use my tape. It makes perfect sense.

I bought this washi tape holder on Etsy.

And before I finished this blog post, I ordered more washi tape! It's an addiction! 

Upcoming workshops on the West Coast (of the USA)

"Flowers and Feathers and everything nice" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio
(Free Spirited Free Motion)

CREATE in Seattle, Washington. Free Spirited Free Motion Machine Stitching (they provide the Bernina machines and I teach you!) Wednesday, October 22. 

"Blue Bird" ~ by Jane LaFazio
(Free Spirited Free Motion)

"On a Clear Day" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio
(Free Spirited Free Motion)

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and in Oceanside, California:

"Go West" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

And in Oceanside, California, at the Oceanside Museum of Art, a one day workshop "Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares" on Saturday, October 18 from 10 to 4pm. 

"I remember that Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

"Memories of Loss" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

"Passport" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

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and in Encinitas, California:

Sketching and Watercolor (Painting your Journal) in Encinitas, California on Saturday, December 6, 9-5 in the most gorgeous garden.

You can see the rest of my teaching schedule by clicking here.

works in progress

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

A series started in April...continuing.

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

Parroquia in San Miguel de Allende ~ art quilt in progress

"Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel" detail in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

Some of my sketchbook pages from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. You can see the Parroquia sketch on the lower left.

I'm trying this cool technique and want to do more! I'll keep you posted.

"Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel" detail in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel" in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

Published!

Jane LaFazio, Helen Shafer Garcia, Lynn Leahy and Laurie Mika

Have you seen the latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine? My friends and I have an article in it about our project for our upcoming Tesoro del Corazon retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (the retreat is sold out.) 

Cloth Paper Scissors September/October 2014 issue

and, in other news... 

And, la de dah! Interweave created a "Jane LaFazio Mixed Media Bundle."

and I love the kind description:

Instructors We Love: Jane LaFazio's Mixed Media Bundle

Get the best of Jane LaFazio all in one package! Explore the contributions of mixed-media artist Jane LaFazio in this exclusive downloadable bundle. Together, From Art Journaling to Art, Art Lessons 2, CPS May/June 2008, and CPSNovember/December 2010 provide a well-rounded view of Jane's expertise and style. Online Editor Cate Prato praises Jane's work and abilities: “Jane LaFazio is one of my favorite mixed-media artists because of the way she seamlessly combines drawing, wet media, and fabric in beautiful—yet easily accessible—ways.”

Saint Francis ~ still a work in progress

St. Francis (work in progress) ~ by Jane LaFazio

I posted about St. Francis on my blog last month. I've added one bird, but I think I want to add some more animals. Work in progress!