In the closing days of WWII in France, couturiers in Paris created an exhibit which would both “show the continuing vitality of the fashion industries” and raise money for war relief. After the… Continue reading
Many people who work in surface design talk about how the first steps can look awful. You just have to keep working until you get to a result you like – and if… Continue reading
This may be the year I don’t get any projects done, just some studio organization and some practice. I followed Melanie McNeil’s suggestion about inventorying books — between art and textile books, I… Continue reading
At the end of my first day of dyeing, I found a whole stack of fabric I had set aside to be dyed. Since I still had my supplies out, I went ahead… Continue reading
We have had a very rainy spring and summer, but lately there have been some sunny days I could spend outside working on surface design. One of my projects has been a challenge… Continue reading
We have had 25 inches of rain here in the last two months. Maybe my brain is mildewing, and that is why I have had so many issues with my recent craft projects.… Continue reading
It’s been a busy year and I have hardly gotten any projects done. When I finally had a chance to get into the sewing room, I thought it would be best to use… Continue reading
