Sunset

 A recent sunset, just caught the moment, gone a few minutes later.

Quilt and Textile show

We would like to thank everybody who visited our stand. We had a fantastic time talking to such interested and interesting people,  so many lovely compliments about our space. Hope to see you all again next year.

Our stand

 Some photos of our stand at the West Country Quilt and Textile Show mostly my work, the two indigo and rust pieces are by Liz Hewitt. For some reason a lot of the photos I took didn't work. The show is open until Sunday at 4.30pm. For details check the website http://westcountryquiltshow.co.uk
We have had loads of positive comments and its been tiring but fun.Will try and post more pictures tomorrow.

Phew, nearly there

 This is the final large piece that I have completed for our stand at the The South West Quilt and Textile Show, stand G56
http://westcountryquiltshow.co.uk
I have been very busy completing work hence no blogging. This will be wall hung at the show.



















 This is of a small piece that is waiting to be framed.

Small piece, limpet shell. weaving, rust dyeing

I will take some photos while I am at the show which opens on Friday 1st September.

Rusted, Weathered and Worn

Patches

Iron Dyed scarf

 Our exhibition opened today, crap photos, sorry but will give you some idea. My excuse, not a camera I normally use.
Will try better next time in about a week

More of my pieces

Liz Hewitt

Mine

Mine and Liz's work

Mine

Liz Hewitt

Mine

Liz is the rusted and blue piece

Liz and my denim piece

Liz Hewitt

Liz Hewitt, beautiful pieces, pity about
the photography

Close up

Close up

More dyeing

Woad seeds ripe for harvesting

Various clothing items

The really hot weather which has thankfully broken has ripened the woad seeds beautifully. I bought one plant two years ago, I reckon I am going to have a few more to plant next time around. As they are biennial I will plant half the seeds now and half next year.

I have been doing a fair bit of eco printing and dyeing recently of clothing from charity shops for the 'Worn' part of our exhibition. Here are some curing before being washed.

Day Lilies

I love day lilies, you can get colour from them as well especially the dark ones. I freeze them as recommended by India Flint, then they are ready whenever the dyeing mood comes to me.