Last weekend I ran another 2 day Eco Dyeing Workshop. Again I was blessed with another great group. Apparently Eco dyeing attracts the nicest people. A few days later I got my mitts on an indigo pot. The results of my first play day are now available on my Etsy Store - Memory Cabinet in … Continue reading Eco dyeing – from the local to the exotic
So After 20 years of marriage Matt has worked out that planning excursions never works for us. Instead he came in after I'd had a good Saturday sleep in and suggested we pack a lunch and walk up Mt Coot-tha. He may have also mentioned the option of gathering leaves so in my sleep addled … Continue reading To the top of the Mountain
On Sunday I participated in Brisbane Artisan Markets' first event at their new location at 126 Boundary St West End. I was lucky enough to receive a visit from the lovely Sophie Munns of Homage of the Seed who developed a liking for the cowl I had literally JUST finished stitching. Sophie's photography is much … Continue reading Markets and Meetings
A couple of weeks ago I ran a 2 day Eco Dyeing Workshop at Qld Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists. I had a great group of students who produced a HUGE range of beautiful and varied pieces. Renate is a returning student who was chasing clearer leaf prints. All her hard work paid off! And … Continue reading July Workshop
I've been experimenting on cotton tees lately. I was not expecting my hubby Matt to actually request one OR for him to actually like it! He even wore it down to the market the next day. Yesterday I had an idea for a skirt design. Was rather pleased that it worked with only one modification.