External forces are upon me. It’s been pretty chilly working out there this week. It’s still doable but won’t be soon, so the pressure is on to finish up. Yesterday I pumped out a lot of steamed fabric that’ll cure for a few days now before I wash and iron it and you get to […]
Category: Textile Art
Trees
Trees are the stars of eco-printing. Yes, there are plenty of smaller plants and flowers that we use and rely on, but the leaves of trees are the mainstay of our art. Actually, the whole tree – we use the bark, the leaf and the root to supply us with tannin as well as print pigment […]
Silk Week
I’ve been basking in silk here. The weather has turned here with crisp, chilly mornings that warm up to perfect afternoons! And this silk that I’m working with just seems to be reflecting the glory of this autumn weather. Thanks Janice Paine Dawes for sharing your great local Arkansas find with me! The silk scarf […]
