Sunday, July 20, 2014

More indigo . . .

Well, time sure flies . . . I had intended to post a few more photos of the indigo workshop I took earlier this month but with one thing and another, I just didn't do so until today.
These photos are of sample pieces that I dipped in the indigo vat after doing a variety of shibori techniques on the white fabric. We used a variety of fabric ... some cotton, linen, silk as well as some vintage doilies and a silk scarf that I over-dyed. 

The piece that is on the cylinder is a silk scarf that has been wrapped with cord and then pushed to the end of the cylinder before being immersed in the indigo vat several times. The resulting piece has a beautiful chevron look pattern and the wrinkles will stay in the fabric as long as it does not get wet ... must take a photo of that for you to see, too.

I am also working on a piece that was designed by the course leader, Thomas Roach. It is a prayer cloth that has been dyed as a whole cloth and then folded in a specific manner to create a very beautiful cloth that is lined with quilt batting. I am currently working on hand embroidery stitching on it . . . photos to come :0)

5 comments:

thebutterflyquilter said...

All the pieces look fabulous!! Wondering what will happen if the piece does get wet? My mind is spinning with designs after looking at these beautiful pieces! Can't wait to see what you do with them!

2 Good Claymates said...

Wow! All your pieces came out really lovely! I love the look of the shibori and the indigo color is so soft and pretty. Reminds me a lot of washed denim which is such a versatile color. The workshop must have been a lot of fun!

Kathy Kinsella said...

The only thing that will happen if the silk scarf gets wet is that the wrinkles will come out of it ... The indigo has been rinsed and is colour-fast ... I could re-do the wrinkles by wrapping it again and letting it dry on a pole or tube ... But I will keep it with the wrinkles for a while :)

Twisted Sticks said...

About 12 years ago I was at a show and bought some indigo fabric from Africa. I still have not used it. I just love looking at it! My thought is to make a totally blue and white quilt. Whether I will ever make it is another question!

Renate said...

Just found your blog! Wonderful pieces of indigo dyeing. Perhaps you will have more to show after Sorrento? would love to hear from you.