Whoo hoo – my first indigo dye session. Lots of reluctance for the pot to turn yellowy green and blue paler than expected but some pleasing initial results.
Now for Shibori and over-dyeing – lots more to explore!
Indigo dyeing
More Indigo
Summer Blues
Lovely tone changes
Fun was had by all on Bedford’s riverside – including the children and dogs. Not sure what the rowers taking part in the river races thought though!
Lots of interest in what we were doing, it made many people smile and everyone we talked to was very positive about the event.
So people of Bedfordshire why not revive some neglected skills and reveal your inner creativity?
This project was organised by BedYarn
Joanne Shewan Textiles Folksy Shop
Beautiful handmade and naturally dyed pure wool scarves
After months of deliberation (and avoidance) I have finally sorted out my initial foray in online selling.
As a starting point I eventually decided to give Folksy – the place to buy handmade gifts and craft supplies and for British designers and makers to sell their work – a try.
It was very easy and my new shop is now up and running so I hope you will make a quick visit and check it out.
A fantastic new ANB show – drop in for a coffee and cake and enjoy exciting art in lovely surroundings.
All our original works are for sale so why not treat your self or buy a special present?
My first time at Mentmore – looking forward to meeting lots of new people.
We had a busy Private View last night, which was very welcome considering the horrible weather. This afternoon I spent some enjoyable time talking to very lovely people about my work and managed to buy some plants for my rather bare plot. Also resisted the cakes but may not be so strong on Monday!
Thank you everyone for all your lovely comments about my work.
Finally have had time to unwrap my dye parcels – plenty of time to ‘cook’ then – which is good.
Very few leaf prints and those that have worked are very feint so much more work to do.
But despite this some very exciting results – yey!
Looking forward to my first event with Sally Evans Artists and Makers Fairs.
I will be in the Plant Centre at Waddesdon Manor 10.00am to 4pm tomorrow and Sunday (11th and 12th May).
Fabrics dyed with the last dregs of previously brewed natural ingredients.
More lovely bundles waiting to be revealed – as usual will have to be patient.
Back from sunny Ashridge where I gathered lots of lovely leaves, moss and bark for my dye pot. Can’t wait to get cooking tomorrow!
