DIY Denim Reverse Shibori
For some odd reason I don't seem to tire of blue & white. No other colour seems to be as versatile, which makes sense if you think about how long…
DIY Shibori Dyed Duvet Cover
Is it getting a bit dull in the bedroom!? I hear ya... Well, (I can help) this easy DIY is a simplified version of Shibori dyeing and doesn't require a…
The Shibori Chair Makeover
If you are like me, there are times that you find a 'treasure' that you love but aren't really sure what it will become. Oh, and before you know it,…
Simplified Shibori Dyeing
My apologies; I have been so busy engulfed in my new art form; Shibori style dyeing. The idea came to me when I realized I had too many white blouses. If you…
DIY Marbled Vintage Virgin Wool
It's time to let them out of the closet... Those long-cherished but seldom used virgin wool blankets are needing some new purpose. Here's a wonderful way to keep it in…
Looking back at a Year of Making
It has been quite a year! Whew, when I go through my photo library I often feel like I'm on an extremely fast roller coaster and queasy in my stomach...…
The New Modern Tie Dye
Oh why do I love the blue so much?! 'Not quite sure, but I don't really want this to be considered as 'tie dye'. Visions of a full rainbow of…
DIY Easy Dyeing with Ice
Summer holidays should be about taking it easy - spending time outdoors, in the sun and crafting with kiddies! I love living in the blues of T-shirts and denim making…
UpCycle Denim Jeans to Jacket
What is it about denim that seems to make it never go out of style?! Traditional natural indigo was the staple dye but maybe it's because they seem to carry…
Geode Painted UpCycled Chairs
After many years of choosing fabrics for upholstery and sewing projects I am so tired of the usual 'prints'; enough of that already! I want to see something fresh and…