Rust dyeing - preparation, results, and assembling . . .

Rust dyeing with wire wool on linen

Rust dyeing with wire wool on linen- detail

Rust dyeing with wire wool on cotton organdie

Drawn thread work on linen, preparation for rust dyeing

Drawn thread work on linen, preparation for rust dyeing - detail of weaving 

Rust dyeing results - assembled

Rust dyeing results - assembled - detail showing gathering, fraying, and lace

Rust Dyeing . . .

Recently, I went on a weekend workshop of Rust Dyeing with Alice Fox . . . 

Box of rusty split pins

My board of rusty wrapped specimens

Thread wrapped round rusty split pins, and dipped in tea to help the rust dyeing process

After the rust dyeing process, I start to assemble my dyed pieces

Rust dyeing involves, natural fabrics, threads and fibres, rusty objects, and tea used to create marks on fabrics and thread, which can be used in embroidery and textile art. 

Frances Pickering workshop . . .

20 pages hand dyed

hand stitched paper, with an acrylic wax surface, glued to Vilene

hand stitch detail

more paper applied to Vilene

transparent paper applied to paper with detailed drawing with a fine liner

This weekend, I did a Frances Pickering workshop, making a hand dyed book made with card, Vilene, and paper, which I based on the theme of my LOGO!

It remains unfinished, but I plan to add more detail every now and then, or when I have more time.

It was most enjoyable and part of my continuous professional development to learn new, or enhance existing skills.

I will blog more about it when I have more to show. 

Dyed patching and piecing

here it is - dyed!

Sponge dyed with procion dyes on the Ruth Issett workshop - I used linen, cotton, silk, viscose and rayon fabrics and yarns.  I wanted a flood effect of colour merging through, and I may in the future embellish it further.  Still deciding!