Rainbow after the storm – a leafy experiment
Recently a massive storm went through Victoria, and with a thunderous crash, we lost an enormous eucalyptus tree in the back of our property. To most, my husband included, this presented a problem. How are …
Moving on from 2020
2020 was a challenging year for everyone. For my business, markets stopped, and teaching events were non-existent. That released me to become extremely creative in a weird way.
Video – Unwrapping eco-dyed silk parcels
Recently I have been eco-dyeing a lot of silk fabric. As with most hand-dyed fabric, you are never really sure what the result will be.
Going around and around in circles
For some inexplicable reason, I have become obsessed with circles during this pandemic isolation.
Using Shiva Paintstiks in quilting
Add some color and texture to you next quilt project with Shiva Paintstiks
My first visit to Quilt Encounter
My first visit to SA Quilters Guild Quilt Encounter was a great experience. I can see why ladies return each year to enjoy this quilting retreat.
Cape Town Design Studio Tour
I was fortunate in having a friend to guide and drive me around Cape Town in search of local textiles. One inspiring stop was the factory for Carole Nevin Designs. Carole creates a range of wonderful hand printed or hand painted textiles.
Springtime fabric dyeing fun
We had another wonderful fabric dyeing workshop this past weekend. The weather was stunning and my lovely new friends, Louise, Gill and Sue, made beautiful pieces. We spent two days ice-dyeing and eco-dyeing. Day one …