Snow On The Way
/Anticipating Spring
Charmeuse and Velvet
/Caftan and Coat
More experiments. Will I ever get there? The pole wrapped shibori dyed charmeuse in shades of purple and yellow (which became green when I added the black) started out as a 60" square which I then cut on the bias to create this caftan. I read somewhere that working on the bias is like working with live fabric. No kidding. Every time I moved it the shape changed. The velvet coat was made from three yards of shibori dyed yardage dyed in shades of yellow (which became copper, rust and olive when I added black.) I love color theory! The experiment here was whether or not to dye one long piece or three smaller pieces precut to fit the back and sides. Just like writing. Constant rewrites says mentor +Connie May Fowler Can't wait for the Kentucky Craft Market, Mar 2-3 in Lexington at the Convention Center.Power of Rotation
/Power of Rotation
And Then Purple
/What to do with leftovers? I felted merino wool and silk using the FeltLOOM, then shibori dyed it in three shades of purple. These were remnants of a larger piece which became a vest. Wanting no waste, I overlapped the long strips and felted them again on the FeltLOOM. Could be worn as is as a scarf or tie, or cut into pieces for your own project. Natural, irregular edges are great for felting. The widest is 5.5”, the narrowest is 2”
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