It's been just over a week since I returned from Sydney, and
it's only a matter of days before I head off to Tasmania, but I have packed in
some creative time in the studio, and after a full day there today, am feeling
a bit blissed out! Both Matt and I had studio/workshop days today - I love it
when we're both 'at work' together!! I've worked on several projects - I've felted
three scarves with lace
included, which I have then botanically dyed. One was
with some lovely dimensional lace which had organza petals, which I think
complements the dyeing nicely. I've also been putting together this special
piece made of many fabric fragments, including dyed and painted lace, which I
hope to be stitching and beading at the next Craft & Quilt Fair. A certain
someone is getting a very nice new waistcoat made from this beautiful silk twill
fabric, which takes
dye lusciously, and is also the base fabric of previously
mentioned special piece.
Then it was back to the felting table, to make three
more scarves, this time to remain white as they feature some beautiful beaded
lace fragments. I've also hemmed quite a few metres of silk for some new
designs which should be finished in time for Tasmania. Some more silk scarves,
(extra wide, luscious charmeuse), camisoles, and tank tops arrived today, so
after gathering some new
windfall dye materials from the local bushland, I
wrapped up as many items would fit in the pot tonight, or was that as many as
my hands could handle doing?! I even brought home a lovely rusty tin can to
use, and have wrapped some of my new silk/wool blend scarves around it! I've
already fully raided Matt's scrap metal bin! I'm really happy with what I've
achieved, but must remember to clean up the mess again before I go - there is
nothing like returning to a clean workspace.
Much as I would love to sustain the momentum over the
weekend, I have no choice - I am off to do a tambour beading workshop with the
legendary Karen Torrisi at Koala Conventions!! Whoo hooo!!
It's been just over a week since I returned from Sydney, and
it's only a matter of days before I head off to Tasmania, but I have packed in
some creative time in the studio, and after a full day there today, am feeling
a bit blissed out! Both Matt and I had studio/workshop days today - I love it
when we're both 'at work' together!! I've worked on several projects - I've felted
three scarves with lace 
included, which I have then botanically dyed. One was
with some lovely dimensional lace which had organza petals, which I think
complements the dyeing nicely. I've also been putting together this special
piece made of many fabric fragments, including dyed and painted lace, which I
hope to be stitching and beading at the next Craft & Quilt Fair. A certain
someone is getting a very nice new waistcoat made from this beautiful silk twill
fabric, which takes
dye lusciously, and is also the base fabric of previously
mentioned special piece.
Then it was back to the felting table, to make three
more scarves, this time to remain white as they feature some beautiful beaded
lace fragments. I've also hemmed quite a few metres of silk for some new
designs which should be finished in time for Tasmania. Some more silk scarves,
(extra wide, luscious charmeuse), camisoles, and tank tops arrived today, so
after gathering some new
windfall dye materials from the local bushland, I
wrapped up as many items would fit in the pot tonight, or was that as many as
my hands could handle doing?! I even brought home a lovely rusty tin can to
use, and have wrapped some of my new silk/wool blend scarves around it! I've
already fully raided Matt's scrap metal bin! I'm really happy with what I've
achieved, but must remember to clean up the mess again before I go - there is
nothing like returning to a clean workspace.
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