I have tie dyed some of the khadi fabric I have for a customer order- I was really pleased how this piece turned out and the customer really liked it too!and could see it making a fabulous jacket or quilt. The khadi takes the dye beautifully as well.
And I have been in procrastination mode. I need to make a quilt incorporating poppies for a little girl-I have dyed some fabrics to try and get the right colours but am still not sure if they are exactly right.It's been awhile since I have done some dyeing as I have lived in rented houses and I worry about causing stains and until recently the weather has been too horrible to do it outside.
There will be green going into the mix as well and I am still thinking about what kind of border I will make- it will be a two sided border- will i make a linocut of poppies or do a gocco print.
I have had more car troubles- this time the clutch, and I was lucky the gear box was not damaged- I can't believe how much this car has cost me in the last month, which means a lot less money to put towards the book I intend to write and self publish sigh......
School has been busy- I am learning lots but I am so slow compared to the young ones who just seem to know all this stuff. Still I am learning and it's quite different being with people all the time- working at home is fine but the downside is that you don't have a lot of interaction with other people.
I have also finally tidied up the sun room ( after lending some furniture to a friend as it would not fit in the house) and I now have a good light workspace ( although it's not well insulated which is a bit of a problem when it's cold and hot)- but as such there is space to do some regular workshops from home. If you are interested in learning some new things or develop your work or ideas let me know and I will work out a schedule. Cost will be $60 for a day session ( 9.30-4.00pm) which will include lunch and tea/coffee. Groups will be small as I don't have lots of space.I am also thinking that we could work towards an exhibition of sorts.
11 comments:
The khadi piece looks beautiful. It reminds me of geodes.
I don't call that procrastination!!!
lovely khadi cloth!!!
bises
The colours look exactly right. Just like the poppies I have had in my garden all summer.
I really like the fabric you have dyed for the poppies. I'd say they were a good colour match! Looking forward to seeing the end result.
Wow..It looks so beautiful..I would like to see more fabric designs here..Please keep posting..
Beautiful colours :))
Your khadi is beautifully dyed.
and your reds are so nice, poppies? capucines? Pity we live so far from each other, I'd like to work once again with you. As for procrastination, I know what it is... but you seem to be busy.
Hope you'll write and publish your book
I love it !!!
amazing!
Thanks so much for this post, quite effective info.
The design is fabulous, but I like specially its colours I think they make it looks alive, don't you think?
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