As the 14th February was getting closer this year I decided I wanted to show how to create a heart shaped design in sophisticated tie dye stitching. This little design uses miru shibori, a way of working that involves folding the fabric in half and stitching a number of rows parallel to each other outlining …
Creating a Handsome Heart in Shibori Stitch Resist and Madder Dye Read More »
Here is a lovely little design to be made from Shibori stitch resist. I will explain how to do step by step. It involves three types of Shibori stitching, to get technical mokume, ori nui and maki-age Shibori! But reasonably simple when broken down into easy stages. This is quite a fiddle and complicated pattern …
Produce a Sunny Shell to be Proud of in Sophisticated Tie Dye Read More »
Today I am going to introduce you to applying indigo with a pipette which is another way of working with shibori. With this you can create some fresh-looking designs, blue against lots of white. By using a pipette the indigo can be collected and transferred to the fabric without coming into contact with too much …
3 Fresh Indigo Blue and White Shibori Patterns Using a Pipette Read More »
I thought I would introduce you to this great selection of individual blogs about designs dyed with indigo or blue. They are full of good ideas and lovely simple instructions to follow. A lot of my shibori designs are not really for absolute beginners. All these blogs are a great way to take the first …
7 Straightforward How to Shibori Blogs for Beginners Read More »
Another technique I have recently explored after being inspired by Jane Callender’s book “Stitched Shibori”. I had seen images of fabrics created by what appeared to be overstitching and gathering the fabric up as you stitched but I hadn’t explored it further until her book came along and I saw there was a name for …
4 Pretty Designs for You to Make in Guntai Stitched Shibori Read More »
August seems a long time ago but I realised I hadn’t shared the lovely work done on my weekend workshop at the Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Dorset. Five wonderfully creative, imaginative and keen individuals took part. I introduced everyone to the main techniques of Shibori: ori-nui, karamatsu, maki-age and mokume. And also helped them to …
Shibori workshop wonders to inspire and impress you! Read More »
Winter is fast approaching. The change of seasons will see colours transitioning from the bright red, gold, and orange hues of autumn to the dreary monotonous whites and greys of the colder months. In a previous article here on Townhill Studio, we talked about how colourful home lighting can bring a touch of warmth to …
Creating the Perfect Warm Environment to Counter Winter Read More »
Today I thought I would share with you some of the many flower designs I have created. Some flowery inspiration to help you create some great designs from nature in shibori stitch resist. I will outline the techniques I used to make these nature inspired designs.Some of the patterns I will share with you I …
5 creative ideas for fab flowers in shibori stitch resist Read More »
I have been wanting to have a go at playing with shibori circles since someone did something like this on one of my workshops. There are 6 different circle patterns to explore and learn how to make here. Each different circle design is shown above with a key number beside it to refer to the …
6 superb ways to make magical circles in sophisticated tie dye. Read More »
Here is a fabulous design to be made from Shibori stitch resist. I will explain how to do this is 3 steps. It involves three types of Shibori stitching, to get technical mokume, ori nui and miru Shibori! But straightforward when broken down into easy stages. This is quite a complicated pattern and is for …
Step by Step Guide to Producing a Shibori Salmon Design Read More »
