Watercolour paper stencil, finished indigo dyed design and pasted fabric prior to dyeing. After meeting with Rob Jones of Romor Designs last year who showed me how to make simple paste resist I … [Read more...] about How to make a simple paste resist to create nature inspired designs on fabric
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Be motivated to make these 3 shibori sprig leaf designs
These three shibori sprig leaf designs are delightful to create using one particular stitch resist shibori technique, maki-age shibori. It is a reasonably easy design to create and does introduce you … [Read more...] about Be motivated to make these 3 shibori sprig leaf designs
4 Simple shibori patterns in blue on white using a pipette
Applying indigo with a pipette is another way of creating simple shibori patterns and with it you can create some fresh-looking designs. By using a pipette the indigo can be collected and … [Read more...] about 4 Simple shibori patterns in blue on white using a pipette
Inspiring ideas for Shibori silk scarves from my latest workshop
I have just run a silk scarves with natural dyes workshop at the Artisan Community Art Studio, Dorset. Eight very creative and imaginative individuals took part. A number of them have been on previous … [Read more...] about Inspiring ideas for Shibori silk scarves from my latest workshop
Simple shibori starfish patterns for you to follow, stitch and create.
The shibori starfish is a simple design to create using some of the most straightforward stitching. In this pattern we use ori-nui, ne-maki and maki-nui shibori stitching. It is a design that is very … [Read more...] about Simple shibori starfish patterns for you to follow, stitch and create.
The secret of creating blue on white shibori circles
About a year ago I wrote a blog about creating different pattern shibori circles but white against blue. I wanted to explore the same idea using a pipette thereby creating a pattern of blue designs on … [Read more...] about The secret of creating blue on white shibori circles
Love shibori: sharing some friends shibori designs
I thought it would be special to share with you inspiring examples of work by close and far away friends who love shibori just like I do. Some of the things I am going to show you have been … [Read more...] about Love shibori: sharing some friends shibori designs
The inside story on a summer shibori weekend workshop
Let me tell you about my recent shibori workshop with madder and indigo dye, down at the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Centre at Kingcombe. It was a rainy weekend but that didn’t deter the 9 keen, creative … [Read more...] about The inside story on a summer shibori weekend workshop
Straightforward steps to making a shibori stitch resist thistle
Here is more encouragement and advice to help you to make a stitch resist thistle. This one is not for beginners as it incorporates 4 different types of stitching and needs careful manipulation. I … [Read more...] about Straightforward steps to making a shibori stitch resist thistle
Sustainable fabric from past to present “Back to Blue” exhibition review
I am so glad I made the time to visit the exhibition “Back to Blue” at Black Swan Arts in Frome in Wiltshire. An exhibition about the history of cloth and dye trades in Frome over the last 600 … [Read more...] about Sustainable fabric from past to present “Back to Blue” exhibition review
