I want to share with you all the marvelous indigo shibori design created at another remarkable weekend at The Kingcombe Centre in deepest Dorset. It was a rainy weekend with small bursts of … [Read more...] about Be inspired in your indigo shibori design by my latest workshop
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Hints on How to sew variations in shibori circles and diamonds
Nothing quite as enjoyable and satisfying as creating shibori circles and diamonds. Just with small variations such lovely designs can be created. I am going to look at some brilliant pieces made on … [Read more...] about Hints on How to sew variations in shibori circles and diamonds
Easy designs for you to create in shibori with the awase ori-nui stitch.
Let’s explore this simple awase ori-nui stitch and how it can be made to create some beautiful patterns and designs reflecting the natural world. One of the basic building blocks of shibori design … [Read more...] about Easy designs for you to create in shibori with the awase ori-nui stitch.
Make your own stitch resist Dandelion seed head in sophisticated tie dye.
Shibori stitch resist dandelion Inspired by the fact that anytime soon the dandelions will start appearing here are instructions to make a stitch resist dandelion. I always think they add a … [Read more...] about Make your own stitch resist Dandelion seed head in sophisticated tie dye.
Two satisfyingly simple shibori flowers for you to make
I am going to share with you today two designs for very simple shibori flowers. You will need dextrous fingers but they just use very simple stitching to create the patterns. Start with a … [Read more...] about Two satisfyingly simple shibori flowers for you to make
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
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.
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
