Contemporary Textile Artist and Bespoke Surface Pattern Designer
I have been having the best time experimenting and working with naturally dyed wool fibres. The colours are wonderful, soft, vibrant and all from plant materials. Along the way I have tried planting and growing dye plants, purchased dried pant material and natural dye extracts. So, after two years here is a synopsis: Growing dye …
New 2D felt wall art inspired by the changing seasons of the Shropshire landscape. Dyes Madder Fustic Weld Buddelia Natural dyes with good light fastness properties. I have used a variety of long wool fibres - Blue Faced Leicester, Leicester long wool, Wensleydale on a base of Perendale and Merino. Dyed silk fibres and fabrics …
Last year I experimented with natural dyes, creating a palette of colours that reflect the area I live in - Shropshire UK. Alongside homegrown plant materials I augment my colour palette with natural dye extracts - easy to mix in solution and they have a certain consistency. For example, I will get a much deeper …
I began the pod with white and naturally dyed merino wool. Once the pod was formed and partially fulled I stitched in thick welts across the surface with needle and thread, then fulled with a sander followed by stuffing the pod well with cotton fabric before and placing in the dryer, on hot, for 15 …
