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Flower workshop group photohttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5429.jpgIMG_5429https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5428.jpgIMG_5428https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5427.jpgIMG_5427https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5426.jpgIMG_5426https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5425.jpgIMG_5425https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5423.jpgIMG_5423https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5420.jpgIMG_54202016-05-15T07:07:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2016/04/23/beanie/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5410.jpgIMG_5410I couldn't resist making a small freeform brooch for it either!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5408.jpgIMG_5408https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5409.jpgIMG_54092016-04-23T01:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2016/03/07/indian-textile-tour-introduction/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/india-1.jpegIndia 1https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mumbai-airport-art-15-artwork-indiaink-blog480.jpgMumbai airport art 15-artwork-IndiaInk-blog4802016-03-17T08:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2016/03/07/textile-tour-of-india-tuesday-9-feb-2016/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4848.jpgIMG_4848https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4829.jpgIMG_4829https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4821.jpgIMG_4821https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4850.jpgIMG_4850https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4851.jpgIMG_4851https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4998.jpgIMG_4998https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4943.jpgIMG_4943They even fed us! That's the top of my ring on the low table at the back. The tweezers are picking up all the little pieces of silver that are being welded to the top.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/india-bhuj-amrat-silversmith-father-and-son.jpgIndia Bhuj Amrat silversmith father and sonFather and sonhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_5072.jpgIMG_5072The entrance to a cave of talenthttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4898.jpgIMG_4898Heating and then flattening earring hooks2016-03-07T09:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/12/31/new-years-eve-for-this-grandma/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4737.jpgIMG_4737https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4738.jpgIMG_47382023-11-08T08:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/12/30/dill-dyeing-in-a-jar/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4726.jpgIMG_4726Left: silk fabric solar dyed with dill. Right: The white undyed silk fabric.2015-12-30T12:14:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/12/30/dressmaking-another-knit-top/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4730.jpgIMG_47302015-12-31T03:46:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/12/20/dressmaking-a-fibreswest-fabric/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4718.jpgIMG_4718Lovely blue, white and brown knit fabric purchased at the Garage Sale at Fibreswest in October 2015. Made into a draped top in December 2015.2015-12-21T00:59:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/12/07/sarong-transformation/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4691.jpgIMG_4691Sleeve detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4690.jpgIMG_4690Front viewhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4689.jpgIMG_4689https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4688.jpgIMG_4688Back view2015-12-07T06:41:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/12/01/more-rhubarb/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4681.jpgIMG_46812015-12-01T08:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/11/26/rhubarb/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4679.jpgIMG_4679https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4677.jpgIMG_4677Lightweight wool, casuarina leaves, rosemary bunches and rhubarb, simmered in rhubarb and water , in the presence off some small amounts of cochineal.2015-11-27T01:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/crochet-bead-jewellery/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4666.jpgIMG_4666Grey tape/ribbon crocheted with a spiral pattern of dark grey and clear beads. Loop pendant. https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4663.jpgIMG_4663Crocheted beaded necklet in cream and light brown beads on cream embroidery cotton mixed with a cotton and linen mix thread. Beaded loop closure and stone fitting.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4668.jpgIMG_4668Ugly variegated pink/blue/brown cotton embroidery thread crocheted with plate blue beads into a stretchy bracelet requiring no closure and a pair of earrings with loop finishes.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4669.jpgIMG_4669Crochet beaded bracelet with a purple bead mix on variegated purple embroidery cotton. Silver plated closure and extra purple glass beads.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4671.jpgIMG_4671Crochet beaded bracelet using hand dyed cotton and iridescent size 8 beads. Extra bead loops worked in .https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_46421.jpgIMG_46422015-11-23T10:49:41+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/wafta-memory-and-communication/2015-11-23T10:16:53+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/2015/11/20/more-jewellery/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4656.jpgIMG_4656A long double-stranded necklace of two crocheted beaded tubes using variegated purple embroidery cotton and a mixture of mauve and purple beads.. closure is magnetic. https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4655.jpgIMG_4655A small bracelet in which a mixture of pale green and clear silver-lined beads is crocheted into blue-green embroidery cotton. Finished with a beaded loop and a large green bead closure.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4653.jpgIMG_4653Three red bangles. Two crocheted with variegated cotton embroidery thread and a) bead mix; and b) red beads. The one on the left is crocheted with mohair yarn and cotton yarn. the beads were threaded onto the cotton yarn. Wire strengthens the structure and buttons finish it.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4651.jpgIMG_4651Pure silk yarn (two) with glass beads bracelet and earrings (silver plated fittings).2015-11-21T01:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/11/08/crochet-beading/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4642.jpgIMG_4642A mix of cream beads with some tan and some red crocheted with cream cotton embroidery thread2015-11-09T02:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/11/05/sun-dyeing-and-rainwater/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4627.jpgIMG_4627L-R: silk and purple carrot in water; water plus vinegar; and water plus soda ash respectively.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4636.jpgIMG_4636L-R: silk with rose hip tea bags , water and soda ash; and silk with water and red cabbage.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4635.jpgIMG_4635From left to right: Cotton in onion skins and water; cotton in purple carrot and water; silk with dill and water; silk with dill and water and soda ash.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4633.jpgIMG_4633My new "rainwater tap".2015-11-05T10:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/09/02/steaming-with-silver-dollar-leaves/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4550.jpgIMG_4550Eucalyptus wandoo leaves with iron mordant on bamboo sheeting material.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4548.jpgIMG_4548Iron sprayed Ilyarrie leaves on silk with a sprig of lavender .https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4546.jpgIMG_4546Ilyarrie leaves on silk with a small amount of iron water.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4539.jpgIMG_4539Somewhat brighter silver dollar and ilyarrie prints with copper spray on fine wool fabric.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4545.jpgIMG_4545Close up image of the silver dollar and ilyarrie leaf print combination with iron.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/eucalyptus-cinerea-or-silver-dollar.jpgeucalyptus cinerea or silver dollarEucalyptus cinerea or Silver Dollarhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/28a50e6373ee1fc7bb3679d8a1cd3a75.jpg28a50e6373ee1fc7bb3679d8a1cd3a75Eucalyptus erythrocorys (ilyarrie or red capped gum)https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4542.jpgIMG_4542The silver dollar leaves with ilyarrie leaves and sprayed with iron.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4530.jpgIMG_4530Hitherto undyed cotton sprayed with iron with leaves and lavender bound tightly into it.2015-09-02T11:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/09/01/the-wonders-of-iron-on-the-first-day-of-spring/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4528.jpgIMG_4528Previously dyed bamboo sheeting scrap with a eucalyptus leaf added and iron spray.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4524.jpgIMG_4524Narrow silk scarf bound with the smaller of the two unknown species of eucalyptus leaves and sprayed with iron water before simmering in water for at least an hour. The colour is not good in this image. The scarf is actually a rich dark chocolate.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4522.jpgIMG_4522Relatively open weave of 80% cotton; 20% silk fabric, sprayed with iron water and bound with unknown species of eucalyptus leaves leaves.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_4519.jpgIMG_4519Cotton sheeting , sprayed with iron water, simmered for at least an hour and bound with unknown species of eucalyptus leaves.2015-09-02T06:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/08/26/more-natural-dyeing-2/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4492.jpgIMG_4492Same fabric as above.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4491.jpgIMG_4491Fabric: 80% cotton ; 20% silk dyed in avocado pips , dried and washed, then pre-soaked in soda ash and wrapped around Euc. wandoo leaves/ Left under pressure for two weeks.2015-08-27T06:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/08/11/dyeing-with-avocado-pips/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4488.jpgIMG_4488Hey, there's a floor here!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4470.jpgIMG_4470My friend Julie's dupion silk which was in the same bath.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4455.jpgIMG_4455https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4473.jpgIMG_4473The silk was removed from the bath and allowed to sit overnight to cool before unwrapping. It's a bit darker but still disappointing compared with the appearance of deep colour in the dye bath.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4471.jpgIMG_4471Silk tied and wrapped before adding to the avocado pip bath. https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4454.jpgIMG_4454The fabric after rinsing.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4453.jpgIMG_4453The fabric I added to the bath was 20% silk and 80% cotton. This is it on the sink before rinsing (still wet).https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4451.jpgIMG_4451Pieces of kitchen paper dipped in the solution after 15 , 30 and 45 minutes of simmering respectively.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4441.jpgIMG_4441The pips have gone red within ten minutes as the water starts to steam.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_4430.jpgIMG_4430Pips in water before heating but with 1 heaped teaspoon of soda ash added.2015-08-12T00:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/07/26/omg-or-celebration-of-diversity/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4135.jpgIMG_4135Caught!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4137.jpgIMG_4137Newly single Cougarleaf2015-07-26T12:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/07/26/hats-as-displacement-activities/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4231.jpgIMG_4231Made up slouchy hat: detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4223.jpgIMG_4223The finished hat, my design, and in fashion books but based on many images I've seen on the net.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4230.jpgIMG_4230The yarn label and the two (four) hooks I used.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4210.jpgIMG_4210I always take a "before" shot, just in case I ever actually clean it all up. It's be a shame not to have the proof. 2015-07-27T01:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/07/17/roland-makes-his-mark/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4129.jpgIMG_4129From left to right: daughters #1 and 2 and the son.2015-07-18T01:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/07/03/a-prodigal-returns/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_41161.jpgIMG_4116https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_41151-e1435889399993.jpgIMG_4115The fitness queen lookhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_41091.jpgIMG_4109Vastly improved #3 daughter2015-07-03T03:09:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/06/30/engagement-of-a-granddaughter/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4107.jpgIMG_4107The scorpion granddaughter and her all embracing fiancé.2015-07-01T01:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/06/28/more-timor-yarns/2015-06-29T08:01:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/more-timor-yarns/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_41051.jpgIMG_4105Indigo, olive green and two shades of morinda cotton weft thread dyed in Baun Village.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4105.jpgIMG_4105Hand dyed weft thread from Baun village (Kaina'e co-operative) in the Amorasi Kingdom.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/margaret-ford-my-western-australian-family-e1433309141152.jpgMargaret Ford My Western Australian FamilyMy Western Australian Family, hand woven Cambodian silk, printing, stamping, stencilling, shibori and natural dyeing, hand and machine stitching, made for the WAFTA exhibition, Memory and Commemoration, 2015https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/margaret-ford-detail-my-western-australian-family-e1433309286622.jpgMargaret Ford Detail My Western Australian FamilyMy Western Australian Family, detail, made for the WAFTA exhibition Memory and Commemoration, 20152015-06-28T10:41:46+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/2015/06/26/hand-dyed-yarns-from-timor/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3849.jpgIMG_3849Not a good photo but hopefully you can see the dyer's blue handshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4102.jpgIMG_4102Hand dyed hand spun cotton yarn from Timor2015-06-27T05:28:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/06/22/finally-ivf-produces-a-real-result/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4092.jpgIMG_4092The grandchildren of the third daughter2015-06-23T01:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/06/21/only-women-weave-overview-of-my-timor-trip/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4077-e1434899200808.jpgIMG_4077Sotis weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4086-e1434899119703.jpgIMG_4086Buna weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4089-e1434899039108.jpgIMG_4089Tapestry weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4088-e1434898923343.jpgIMG_4088Tapestry weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4091-e1434898816128.jpgIMG_4091Tapestry weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3947-e1434896244848.jpgIMG_3947Tapestry weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3637.jpgIMG_3637Tapestry weavehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3662-e1434896036283.jpgIMG_3662Traditional ikat weave2015-06-22T09:45:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/06/02/i-present-a-new-grandmother/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3555.jpgIMG_3555Three gorgeous leaflingshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3539.jpgIMG_3539#1 son's three beautiful children2015-06-03T04:56:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/05/29/how-quickly-they-grow-up/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3538.jpgIMG_3538https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3536.jpgIMG_3536Daughter selects a matehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3535.jpgIMG_3535The boy baby of the family chose a really curvacious partner. https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3534.jpgIMG_3534#1 Son takes a wife2015-06-01T07:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/05/01/leafy-birth-notice/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3492.jpgIMG_3492This kid's a real mixture.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3478.jpgIMG_3478It's a girl!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3476.jpgIMG_3476No. 1 son2015-05-03T00:34:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/04/29/trees-and-family-trees/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3482.jpgIMG_3482https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3479.jpgIMG_3479Dadhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3477.jpgIMG_3477Now she's a grandmother.2015-05-02T00:23:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/03/03/chain-of-events-forms-luck-invited-to-exhibit/2015-03-04T00:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/02/01/yarn-dyeing-or-what-to-do-while-the-crickets-on/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2990.jpgIMG_29902015-02-02T07:42:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/01/07/dyeing-various-natural-fibres-with-e-wandoo/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2978-e1420621436954.jpgIMG_2978https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2977-e1420621416217.jpgIMG_2977https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2976-e1420621394452.jpgIMG_2976https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2975-e1420621367131.jpgIMG_2975https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2974-e1420621343218.jpgIMG_2974https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2966-e1420621322277.jpgIMG_2966https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2965-e1420621300737.jpgIMG_2965https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2964-e1420621277139.jpgIMG_2964https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2963-e1420621229354.jpgIMG_29632015-01-07T14:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2015/01/05/back-to-work/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2962-e1420429248477.jpgIMG_2962The enlarged "swirl"https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2959-e1420429205709.jpgIMG_2959Small "swirl".2015-01-05T09:10:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/12/04/dyeing-with-listerine/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2746.jpgIMG_2746Rinsed and dried and alongside undyed original.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2744.jpgIMG_2744Wrapped in plastic wrap.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2741.jpgIMG_2741Post soaking the skein is draining.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2740.jpgIMG_2740White wool skein in solution of Listerine, vinegar and warm water in ratio of 1:1:2.2014-12-04T12:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/11/25/leaf-drawing-week-1/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image.jpgImageLine drawing made by C4LAhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2735.jpgIMG_2735Jan's leafhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leaf-drawing-21-nov-14.jpgleaf drawing 21 Nov 14My first leaf drawing. I'll get better (I hope)2014-11-25T07:18:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/11/20/a-weekend-to-dye-for/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_26981-e1416282264959.jpgIMG_2698Chart showing dyes painted onto white paper starting with yellow MX8G and adding black MX2RA in one quarter tsp amounts.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2728.jpgIMG_2728Sullivan's brand white mercerised cotton dyed in 1/4 cup yellow and 1/2 tsp black.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2727.jpgIMG_2727https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2725.jpgIMG_2725https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2724.jpgIMG_2724https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2723.jpgIMG_2723Cotton dyed in blackened shades of yellow MX8G: lightest is 1/4 cup yellow plus 1/2 tsp black. Mid one is 1/4 cup yellow plus 4 and a 1/2 tsp black. Darkest is 1/4 cup yellow plus 9 tsp black.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2722.jpgIMG_2722Perle 8 balls of white cotton painted with mixtures of navy and yellow. The one on the right is a heavy dilution of the dye in the bathhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2721.jpgIMG_2721Alpaca and silk dyed in three shades of blackened yellow , each one diluted by the addition of 2 cups of water.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2720.jpgIMG_2720https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2719.jpgIMG_2719The skeins above after returning them to balls.2014-11-20T11:42:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/11/20/development-briefs-ruth-hadlow-workshop/2014-11-20T11:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/seams-and-layers-designing-women-exhibition-2014/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image.jpgImageLeaf Litter, 2014. Wooden frame made by Edgar Arnold. Hand woven Cambodian silk dyed with avocado, purple carrot and onion skins with iron mordants in some cases. Double sided silk leaves appliquéd to the panels between bojagi seams.2014-10-28T12:47:25+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/gallery/hidden-revealed-transformed-meldarts-exhibition/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1971.jpg_DSC1971Green Leaf Series detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1969.jpg_DSC1969Green Leaf Series detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1956.jpg_DSC1956Green Leaf Serieshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1865-copy.jpg_DSC1865 copyPublic Personahttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1860.jpg_DSC1860Public Persona detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1851.jpg_DSC1851Bathing Pavilionhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc1984.jpg_DSC1984Rust Dyed Series2014-10-27T12:56:03+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/2014/10/27/going-live/2014-10-27T12:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/10/27/hidden-revealed-transformed-meld-exhibition/2014-10-27T12:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/gallery/wafta-mysterium/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/margaret-ford-detail-least-quality.jpgMargaret Ford Detail least qualityLife's a Maze, detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/lifes-a-maze.jpgLife's a MazeLife's A Maze, my piece in the WAFTA Mysterium exhibition, Gallery@Central, 20132014-10-27T12:30:57+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/gallery/dimensions-designing-women-exhibition-2012/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tobys-hanging-full-shot.jpgToby's hanging full shotI Wish You Wings (see blog post)https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/waht-do-you-see.jpgWhat do you see?What do you see? Natural dyed fabrics, printing, discharge, stitch and stiffening, 20122014-10-27T12:30:12+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/gallery/wafta-naturally/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/a-world-of-natural-fibre1.jpgA World of natural fibrehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/a-world-of-natural-fibre.jpgA World of natural fibrehttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-7.jpgNaturally close up 7https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-6.jpgNaturally close up 6https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-5.jpgNaturally close up 5https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-4.jpgNaturally close up 4https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-3.jpgNaturally close up 3https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-2.jpgNaturally close up 2https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally-close-up-1.jpgNaturally close up 1https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naturally.jpgNaturally2014-10-27T12:29:31+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/gallery/wafta-in-tension/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/intension-my-work-small.jpgIntension my work smallhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wafta-craft-fair-2012-018.jpgWAFTA Craft Fair 2012 018How the works were hung at the Craft Fair in May 2012https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/intension-final-2-0061.jpgInTension Final 2 0062014-10-27T12:28:43+00:00weekly0.6https://mnfblog.com/2014/09/27/mudcloth-completed/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2611.jpgIMG_2611Same lighting conditions but after 30 minutes of machine washing and then being ironed dry.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2609.jpgIMG_2609Straight out of the cupboard after six months and before washing2014-09-27T13:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/09/08/natural-dyeing-with-a-purpose/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2600.jpgIMG_2600I should be able to do something with these!2014-09-08T09:31:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/08/28/dont-waste-that-tea/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2551-e1409117367989.jpgIMG_2551The three samples are in fact different colours! L to R: tea flowers, brown onion, tea "balls".https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2561-e1409117258245.jpgIMG_2561What I call the tea "balls".https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2555-e1409116763293.jpgIMG_2555Silk wrapped tightly with brown onion skin and boiled for 30 minutes in tea flower solution.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2556-e1409116688618.jpgIMG_2556Silk wrapped tightly around small tea "balls" and boiled for 30 minutes in tea flower solution.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2554-e1409116616917.jpgIMG_2554Silk wrapped tightly around tea flowers and boiled in tea flower solution.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2547-e1409116367918.jpgIMG_2547Some of the soaked flowers laid onto damp silkhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2546-e1409116337792.jpgIMG_2546Tea flowers opened in boiling water.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2544-e1409116309569.jpgIMG_2544The tea flowers as they came out of the packet2014-08-29T00:36:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/08/21/more-natural-dyeing/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2542.jpgIMG_2542Left: Bundle 1 (Carrot in carrot). Top: Bundle 2 (Brown onion in carrot). Bottom: Bundle 4 (Carrot in avocado).https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2511.jpgIMG_2511Bundle 4: tightly wrapped carrot boiled in avocado skins.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2502.jpgIMG_2502Bundle 3: pomegranate in silk organza boiled in avocado skinshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2493.jpgIMG_2493Bundle 2: Onions in carrot after rinsinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2481.jpgIMG_2481Bundle 1 Carrot in carrot after rinsinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2468.jpgIMG_2468Silk organza wrapped tightly around carrot ringshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2466.jpgIMG_2466Sliced purple carrot in water before boiling2018-02-16T04:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/08/20/dyeing-with-oriental-lilies/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2465.jpgIMG_2465The one on the left is pinned to a blanket. This one is in front of a window to let light in.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2462.jpgIMG_2462Washed, rinsed and pressed. And gorgeous!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2459-e1408525575698.jpgIMG_2459Drain full of "compost" material. This was a fraction of the total.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2457-e1408525523772.jpgIMG_2457Lots of colour goes down the drain...https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2456-e1408525418161.jpgIMG_2456The crusty roll unwrapped.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2451-e1408524913955.jpgIMG_2451The white is alive. The brown is the silk and the green is the plastic bag around this ripe parcel!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2450-e1408524867602.jpgIMG_24502014-08-20T12:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/07/13/wonderful-weekend/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2373-e1405246835803.jpgIMG_2373https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2372-e1405246748980.jpgIMG_2372https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2386.jpgIMG_2386Some of the yarns that, like carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and water, form the structure of a leaf.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2383-e1405245915673.jpgIMG_2383The colour is Dulux Green Spinach which seems appropriate for a frame that will carry a "leaf".2014-07-13T10:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/06/30/new-rust-series/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/growth-detail-margaret-ford-e1404117378218.jpegGrowth - detail Margaret FordDetail on one of four, called Growth2014-06-30T08:39:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/06/22/life-imitating-art/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2346-e1403432069214.jpgIMG_2346"cabbage" detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2349-e1403431907286.jpgIMG_2349What colour and texture is in this vegetable!!!2014-06-23T00:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/06/16/displacement-activity/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2344-e1402917193174.jpgIMG_2344Draft DW artists' statement showing the insertion of an album type photohttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2345-e1402917001494.jpgIMG_2345Draft artist statement for DW exhibition - detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2340-e1402916853719.jpgIMG_2340DRAFT Artist statement for DW exhibition2014-06-16T21:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/06/02/panic-sets-in/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/quilted-vessel.jpgquilted vesselTwo bits of a vessel, as yet unquilted2014-06-03T04:48:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/05/24/when-all-else-fails-be-an-arts-patron/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2282-e1400900509636.jpgKlimpt's KissKlimpt's Kiss, Mignon Mitchell, 2013https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2281-e1400900333804.jpgRubbing ShouldersRubbing Shoulders, Trish Davis, 20132014-05-24T03:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/05/12/avocado-dyeing-and-a-disaster/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2243-e1399886490640.jpgAvocado skins and ironhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2242-e1399886460212.jpgAvocado skins and bulldog clipshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2241-e1399886410847.jpgAvocado skins and iron (from bulldog clipshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2240-e1399886343619.jpgAvocado and metal bulldog clips 1https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2231-e1399886140935.jpgMoth eaten wool2014-05-12T10:16:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/05/11/red-cabbage-dyeing/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2225-e1399789541296.jpgRed cabbage after ironing but before washingI hope it will keep this colour after it is washed but I'm not confident!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2220-e1399789463452.jpgRed cabbage dyed fabric dryingBefore rinsing I let the fabric dry, assisting it with an iron.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2219-e1399789364125.jpgRed cabbage in the morningThe cooled fabric in the morninghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2217.jpgIMG_2217https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2216-e1399789295351.jpgRed cabbage in a bowl resting and cooling.Resting and cooling overnighthttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2214-e1399789236373.jpgRed cabbage steamingLots of colour after about an hourhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2208-e1399788972322.jpgRed cabbage early colourVery shortly after the start of steaming the colour started to seep into the fabrichttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2207-e1399788900619.jpgRed cabbage steamingVery loosely piled into a sieve atop a saucepan of waterhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2204-e1399788782385.jpgRed cabbage slicedRed cabbage slicedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2203-e1399788813987.jpgThe source materialThe red cabbage2014-05-12T09:06:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/04/27/mud-cloth-finale/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2168.jpgIMG_2168Painted and not washedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2176.jpgIMG_2176Painted and not washedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2170.jpgIMG_2170Painted but not washedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2174.jpgIMG_2174Washed and pale….but good for stitchinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2173.jpgIMG_2173After painting with retention agent and then washed2014-04-28T01:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/04/26/mud-cloth/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2129.jpgFirst mud dyed sample pre-washingI envisage stitching on this and dyeing the background in a neutral, non-white colour. That's if any of the pigments stay in after washing!2014-04-26T12:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/04/21/octopus/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2126.jpgOctopusWell, it's a stylised octopus!2014-04-21T23:38:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/04/16/in-defence-of-crochet/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2118.jpgIMG_21182014-04-17T01:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/01/27/avocado-skin-dye-thickened-for-painting/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1998-e1390836897766.jpgIMG_1998The Decolorant gave a VERY subtle effect.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1997-e1390836350755.jpgIMG_1997Stick on decals used as a resist for Decoloranthttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1996-e1390835913667.jpgIMG_1996The painted transparent silk after washing drying and ironing on the kitchen floorhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1985-e1390734315332.jpgIMG_1985Piece #1 wrapped in plastic for batching.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1981-e1390727596685.jpgIMG_1981Close up of the painted silkhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1980-e1390727455275.jpgIMG_1980Silk dyed with avocado pips taped to flat surface and painted with darkened avocado skin dye paste.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1982-e1390727273630.jpgIMG_1982Avocado skin thickened solution in the measuring jug, old iron water in the spray bottle and darkened paste in the foreground jar.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1979-e1390718117651.jpgIMG_1979Avocado skin dye thickenedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1978-e1390717998712.jpgIMG_1978Avocado skins after simmering in water and standing2014-06-17T14:29:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/01/26/avocado-pips-and-silk/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1977-e1390699043232.jpgIMG_1977Silk pieces after final wash and drying. Still slightly different shades because of the various post-mordanting treatments.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1975-e1390670539327.jpgIMG_1975Fabric after rinsing in soda ash solution, after drying, and before washing.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1973-e1390672216666.jpgIMG_1973After second simmer and drying.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1971-e1390670381350.jpgIMG_1971Silk begins to colour.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1968-e1390670962508.jpgIMG_1968Whole piece of fabric as it came out of first bath.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1960-e1390670273116.jpgIMG_1960Frozen avocado pips go into the pan with water.2014-01-26T05:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2014/01/04/happy-new-year/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/eddys-thread-holder-e1388834227284.jpgEddy's thread holderHope you can see the little Horace?2014-01-04T11:20:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/11/02/final-cushion-report/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1711.jpgAll cushionsEmbroidery by Audrey Ford; cushion assembly by Margaret Ford2013-11-02T14:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/10/26/another-cushion/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cushion-eastern-spinebill.jpgCushion Eastern SpinebillEmbroidery by Audrey Ford; cushion construction by Margaret Ford2013-10-27T10:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/10/26/cushions/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cushion.jpgCushionEmbroidery by Audrey Ford; cushion construction by Margaret Ford2013-10-27T02:24:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/10/26/post-exhibition-me/2013-10-27T09:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/09/23/still-life-me/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1579.jpgDressed dummySophisticated in black, dummy waiting for creative appliqué!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1578.jpgFinal batting layerDummy with paddinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1561.jpgStart of paddingI layered scraps of pelon and batting onto the dummy.2013-09-24T06:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/09/05/notan-notes/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1500-e1378360021608.jpgNotan 2This is better!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_15011.jpgNotan 1My first attempthttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1501-e1378359436197.jpgIMG_1501My first attempt at Not an.2013-09-05T05:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/08/24/draping-course/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/me-at-draping-course.jpgMe at draping courseMarking up the mannequin with tape. Ouch!2013-08-24T10:13:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/08/22/more-quilting-then-dyeing/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1450.jpgIMG_1450This dried much paler...or perhaps it's because I went out in the middle of the day in Perth!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1441.jpgIMG_1441After dyeing in fibre reactive dye and machine washed. Wet on the clothesline.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1440.jpgIMG_1440Sandwiched and quiltedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1438.jpgIMG_1438Some of the previously dyed strips mixed with new ones and pieced along their length2013-08-22T07:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/08/19/new-background-options/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1414.jpgIMG_1414Procion dyed with green. Interesting effect!!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1413.jpgIMG_1413Quilted (free motion)https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1408.jpgIMG_1408Whole piece with backing and backinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1404.jpgIMG_1404Sixteen log cabin blocks, randomly piecedhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1403.jpgIMG_1403Strips of varying widths in different weights of silk and cotton fabric2013-08-20T00:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/08/08/tidying-up/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1375.jpgClose up of "person"A close up of the person attached to the phone baghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1373.jpgAnother phone bagAn embroidered "person" fronting a bag2013-08-10T02:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/07/10/the-f-challenge/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1248.jpgIMG_1248The two "F" pieces each 12 in. x 12 in.2013-07-10T07:51:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/17/contemporary-fashion-4/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1131.jpgIMG_1131Nothing much to see here......2013-07-05T15:11:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/23/contemporary-fashion-5/2013-07-05T15:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/29/collateral-damage/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fingers.jpgFingers2013-06-29T09:47:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/09/contemporary-fashion-2/2013-06-17T14:13:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/13/card-holder/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1101.jpgIMG_1101Shot of card holder showing dupion silk lininghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1107.jpgIMG_11073D view of card holderhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1104.jpgIMG_1104Card bag close-up showing paint and free motion quiltinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1103.jpgIMG_1103Showing stitched zipper embellishmenthttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1108.jpgIMG_1108Card wallet for Tracey and Gez2013-06-13T14:51:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/09/natural-dyeing-3/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1097.jpgIMG_1097Yet another viewhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1096.jpgIMG_1096Another view...https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1092.jpgIMG_1092I'm happy with these markings for my quilt backinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1091.jpgIMG_1091Unwrapping the parcelhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1090.jpgIMG_1090Revealed after cooking in the oven2013-06-10T00:34:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/09/natural-dyeing-part-2/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1089.jpgIMG_1089https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1088.jpgIMG_1088https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1087.jpgNatural DyeingSprayed with iron water and scattered with casuarina needleshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1085.jpgIMG_1085https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1083.jpgNatural Dyeing Close-up after washinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1082.jpgIMG_1082https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1081.jpgNatural Dyeing 6After washing and ironing...and still not casuarinahttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1080.jpgIMG_1080https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1079.jpgIMG_1079https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1077.jpgNatural dyeing 5Refolded to microwave2013-06-09T10:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/06/natural-dyeing/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1070.jpgNatural Dyeing 10The coiled and bandaged sheet is put into the steamer over a hotplate for several hours.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1069.jpgNatural Dyeing 9The whole sheeet is now tied as tightly as possible with "bandages" of cotton strips which have been used in this way before, hence their gorgeous colours!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1067.jpgNatural Dyeing 8The whole sheet rolled up.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1066.jpgNatural Dyeing 7Starting to roll along the long length from the open edges. this allows the fold to be filled with material as it shifts under pressure, meaning no empty strip down the centre! Note colour emerging more now.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1065.jpgNatural Dyeing 6Close-up of folded sheet after spraying this side with alumhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1064.jpgNatural Dyeing 5The other half of the sheet folded carefully over the plant material https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1063.jpgNatural Dyeing 4Close-up of Layers 2&3 showing colour leaching from the pomegranate already.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1061.jpgNatural Dyeing 3Layers 2&3: casuarina needles and dried brown onion skinshttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1060.jpgNatural Dyeing 2Cleaned and cut up pomegranate skins laid over half the sheethttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1058.jpgNatural Dyeing 1Old 100% cotton sheet folded in half across the bench. Sprayed all over with alum.2013-06-06T07:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/02/contemporary-fashion-course/2013-06-02T16:10:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/06/02/purple-necklace/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/necklace-by-dair.jpgNecklace by DairPurple necklace from a Teresa Dair kit (27% metal; 73% rayon). Knitted.2013-06-02T15:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/05/16/purple-phone-bag/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bag-deconstructed-screen-printed-silk.jpgbag deconstructed screen printed silkSilk scarf , deconstructed screen printing, machine and hand stitching, buttons2013-05-16T19:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/05/16/freeform-bag/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/freeform-bag-side.jpgFreeform bag sideOne side of the bag showing some detailhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/freeform-bag-back-from-top.jpgFreeform bag back from topThe view of the back of the bag from the top showing the facinghttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/freeform-bag-back.jpgFreeform bag backThe back of the bag straight onhttps://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/freeform-bag-front.jpgFreeform bag frontThe front of the bag taken straight on.2013-05-17T08:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/04/22/project-bag/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/project-bag-back-e1366618487857.jpgProject bag backNon-specific pockets for packets of pins, buttons, bobbins etc plus a capacious one for the all important scissors!https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/project-bag-front-april-13-e1366618177665.jpgProject bag front April 13Front showing self portrait, large pocket and small bags and attachment places.https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/project-bag-side.jpgProject bag sideSide showing long vertical pockets for knitting needles and a ruler plus a small bag for thimbles and seam ripper.2013-04-22T08:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/04/06/silk-roses/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wafta-silk-rose.jpgWAFTA silk roseA rose made in a workshop from silk dyed and stiffened by Trudi Pollard and taught by Rose Crane from Gwendoline Grace and Gatsby Hats http://www.ggghats.com.au2013-04-06T15:29:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/04/01/bag-with-crinkled-tab/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bag-with-crinkled-tab-1-apr-2013.jpgBag with crinkled tab 1 apr 2013Hand woven Indonesian cotton fabric, crinkling technique for the tab, self lining plus Fast2Fuse interfacing and magnetic closures.2013-04-03T03:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mnfblog.com/2013/03/31/red-silk-bag/https://mnfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/red-silk-bag-side-on.jpgRed silk bag side onI padded out the magnetic closure to provide more room for the contents. 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