Myrna Ficken Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 This is on Karen's website: www.designerquilts.com Karen's New Tat's I mentioned using my designs for tattoos in The Secrets of Elemental Quilting and now I've gone ahead and done it. These feathers are my own designs. My right arm is still being worked on. Karen McTavish McTavish Quilting Studio Private Classes and Workshops, APQS Dealer 728 N 18th Ave East Duluth, MN 55812 PH#: (218) 391-8218 Fax: (218) 525-0017 APQS showroom in Duluth MN www.designerquilts.com kmctavish@designerquilts.com Karens Tat.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 This is why we love Karen. She is a hoot and I love that she can wear her passion on her sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigletaz Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I met Karen McTavish at MQS in her demo class. Just loved it. At that point the feathers were just outlined on her arms, good to see them filled in. Good for you Karen. I'm toooo chicken to get a tatoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Well, I know that some people wear their heart on their sleeve (me included). And, it looks like Karen is permanently wearing her heart on her sleeve now, too. (but don't do any trapunto, please...lol!) just kidding... Cool! Is she going to be on Miami Ink? They should feature her! Very original; very unique, very fun, very pretty...(just like Karen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen McTavish Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Its been fun to go thru this process of getting your quilting pattens tattooed on your arms....It kick started a little creative thing in my quilting. After I got one arm completely finished, the next quilt I started went completely insanely creative and artistic -out of the blue -and nothing changed in my life but the tattoos. Werid huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen McTavish Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thanks Myrna for doing that post for me....I couldnt figure out how to add a photo from a hotel's computer. I am on the road in Utah this weekend - Can't wait to teach at Myrna's in December!! (letting the cat out of the bag....) Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Talk about getting yanked out of lurkdom! These are awesome! Sooooooo feminine, too! You really came up with a great design, Karen. How long did it take to do one side? I really like the shading in the design, really gives it depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 HEY Karen, Good to see you here on the post. I can't believe you are in Utah and still so far away, that stinks. I would love to see you. But yes Karen is coming to teacher here at my place in December. It will be a over the top I'm sure Can't wait. we will post dates. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen McTavish Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 The tattoo was outlined first on each arm - that took 3 hours each....they claim the outlines are the worst part of the entire tattoo process.....(looked like a outline of a stencil drawing after its marked on fabric!) and I couldnt speak during the outline phase - actually could NOT talk - the artist would ask me questions....and I couldnt form words to answer him (trying to be a tough girl wasnt working anymore after the first hour - the outline hurt...period...there were several moments where I said "WHY AM I DOING THIS-Freaking-OUCH!"). Then the shading was done in two 3 hour sessions....pain not brutal compaired to the outline.....didnt hurt as bad at all. I could form words during the shading phase. They call what I got being"half-sleeved" - that's tattoo talk dont cha know. A "full sleeve" is the entire arm. And if you got your entire body done- well that's a "Suit"......anyway - I digress with my new found lingo.....I heard a guy say "I am working on my suit". Kinda gross...... So to answer your question, with one arm finished, it took 9 hours.....and I have another 6 hours to go on the other arm and then I am done done done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 The first thing I thought when I saw this was "Ohhhhh...I want!". (right, at almost 53 I would look good with tats... ). Now I'm leaning towards "Nope!". I can hear the battle in your mind, "Maybe we could do them smaller, or maybe just one side." You do realize that you are now obligated to teach in sleeveless tops only! Everyone is going to want to see! Or you could go take striptease classes next for those days that sleeves are required but viewer demand is high! You are so much fun, Karen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonden Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hey - 53 is not too old for a tat. 3 years ago I got a butterfly on my ankle. Last year I got a ladybug sitting on a leaf on the top of my foot (really cute). My husband says he's not going to let me go to Calif. to see my kids alone anymore. With the ladybug tat, my grandaughter went with me and got stars on her foot. We both got into trouble with my daughter. My grandaughter was 20 by the way, not really young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I have a low tolerance for pain....I will admire them on everyone else, and leave my body in it's pristene form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Pristine.....don't know that I could call myself pristine! Then again, I've been by myself for 9 years now so maybe I'm reverting to pristine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 (did you notice the laughter at the end of the sentence ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 LOL Kenna Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 I saw the laughter, Mary Beth, I was giggling so hard I was crying! You always make me laugh! Thanks! I've been needing some of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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