DELICATE PURPLE PINK FROM THE MORNING GLORY FLOWERS

The morning glory flowers were done in iceblock form and wrapped in the fabric. The photos unfortunately don't do the pink justice. It is quite delicate. This week I tried the Davidson Plum and it is a similiar pretty pink.....

fungi found in the Michael Nunen rainforest

Only photos of delightful fungi but not enough to experiment with in the cauldron.
The morning glory flowers dyed a beautiful pink which I will keep you in suspense with till next time. The velcro vine came out a soft green grey but I think I will need to play with mordants to see what else I can get. Granddaughters arriving next week so the pot will have to be shelved for a while.

cauldron out again

Having more plays, singing over the pot, tossing the weeds in. Trying purple morning glory and another on which I have only just found out is a weed. Lots of people have it growning for hedges. We will soon find out if it is worthy to play with or not. Morning glory has a beautiful pink happening. Photos next time.

DYEING WITH WEEDS

Have been having a play with weeds. Just the velco vine at present but will move into more types soon. Maleny Film Corp are doing so short videos on weeds so am experimenting. After I have a few more samples I will photograph. New grand babies have slowed me down this month. Great grey green though!

Recycling Mum's blouse with Nuno felting

Well it was not my favourite colour but it felt nice so it was worth spending some time with it. I actually kept the collar and cut it up into a vest shape for remodelling. I ended up shibori-ing the side tabs and using a textile collage artwork on some old raw silk for the reverse side of the tab. I just love the way nuno shrivels up the fabric.

Wallum 2 Waves 2 Textiles on now!!!! till17th Feb

The opening at the Pomona Railway Carriage Gallery went well with "Flood Buskers" entertaining us raising monies for the flood victims. A pleasant afternoon was had by all....the exhibition looks stunning and well worth the trip if anyone would like to have their imaginations challenged..... "Come on Down"...any day but Sunday. Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Getting ready forJanuary exhibition at Pomona

Four weeks to go and head down at the sewing machine to create Wallum2Waves2Textile pieces before the 15th January. This wallum piece is close to finishing so one major piece just about done. I have used chenilling to create this art coat.