February 24, 2011

Fundraiser for Sheba the dog...

Click here to follow the events for Sheba's fundraiser.

Many friends have offered unique gifts in exchange for donations made in Sheba's name. Keep tabs on the attached profile page to find out how you can help.
Thank you for your support!



February 12, 2011

Recent projects. . .






From top to bottom:
Crocheted Cowl for Joanna (cotton)
Natural dye samples on cotton (fustic wood, log wood and cochenille)
Shibori style wrapping and dyeing on various fabrics (sampling for Shibori project)
Graphite sketch (small object in box project)


Drawing:: This weekend I will begin an 'informational' drawing. I am encouraged to work with one selected color for a monochromatic palette. Possible objects are a wood block, two chestnuts or a birds nest.
In Fibers:: weaving 101! I chose black and silver cotton for my plunge into warping.

February 1, 2011

Shibori dyeing






Here are a few web images of the technique i'm learning in Fibers right now called Shibori. FiberArts did a nice article here.