While traveling is exciting, making it through the TSA security line can be painful. Fitting all my toiletries into one 1-quart zip-top bag is my greatest travel challenge because I like makeup, and my wavy hair needs a little extra product care, so I’ve been looking for ways to minimize my liquids. Carrying bar soap and shampoos help, but let’s face it, they get slimy in a zip-top bag. My
Shibori Love Day 3 – Shibori Rewards
My love for shibori grew even more as I saw my shibori rewards pay off from my labor when drying all together in my own backyard. More Shibori Patterns Day 3 was our last day. Unfortunately, I did not get as many process photos as I wanted. I was too busy trying to get it all done before end of day. I decided to brave the hand stitching. Hand stitching
Shibori Love Day 2 – Time for Indigo
My Shibori Love series picks up with Day 2 attending a Shibori/Indigo multiday workshop at Aya Fiber Studio. After the first day of prepping fabric samples with different Shibori patterns, I was excited to finally dip them in the indigo vats to watch the magic happen. Here is my photo again from Shibori Love – Day 1, where I shared how I created these different patterns. Indigo Vat has a
Shibori Love Day 1
I found a new love and appreciation for Indigo and Shibori. However, as a warning, I am a newbie and learning about the process as I go. If you’ve taken one of my classes, you know I love the WHY products work and how to best use them. So, I’m currently in the assimilation phase for Indigo dye and Shibori. I am no expert. I spent three days as a
Zippers and Piping in Boxed Cushions – Part III Cushion Series
When creating my cushions, I had to decide whether to sew them on permanently, or create cushions that could be removed and washed when desired. They both require some extra care and time to create. Cushions sewn on permanently would require some hand stitching to finish. Removable covers would require a closure device installed – either zipper, buttons, or Velcro. I chose the zipper route. Sewing a zipper is not