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Category Archives: Techniques
Bracelet Making 101
It appears that I’ve caught spring fever, because I’m suddenly noticing all the pastel colors in my fabric stash. They’re just begging to be made into something “Easter-y.” Don’t worry, I won’t be crocheting any bunnies or hens with googly-eyes … Continue reading
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Shibori shakedown
This past Saturday (March 3rd) in Louisville Ky was Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2007. We took some family and made it a party. Way too much to see in just one day! I’ll briefly mention my favorite artist and good … Continue reading
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she wants Shibori all the time
Preparing and concocting I took my large pile of plain cotton fabric (scraps from tees and sweats, etc) and prepared them for dyeing. I cut them into manageable pieces and washed them with Synthrapol to get them ready for the … Continue reading
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Froggy pincushion saves the day
He does not have a name, but he is very handy. If you have a plain, store-bought pincushion that rolls around all over the place, I highly suggest that you do this to hold your pins where you want them. … Continue reading
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Japanese Kimono-Fabric & Design
While considering how to learn about dyeing fabric for my art (Sorry Jo-Ann, but I’m beginning to get tired of the same old stuff!) I came across some *amazing* historical information about Japanese Kimono. Now, I know that human beings … Continue reading
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