Open for the Season!
Ecouture Textiles - Shop and Studio is OPEN for the season. Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Please visit the contact page for more information and directions.
This winter, I thought a great deal about blogging, but, obviously didn't do it. Here is a little photo tour of the past few months.
The workroom is always open. Please come and visit to see what I'm up to!
I occupied myself this past (long and really cold) winter with Indigo!
Indigo can be messy. Keep plenty of rags and gloves handy.
Arashi shibori means "storm" shibori, and I love this weather! There are many variations on pole-wrapping and gathering.
Stitched, gathered and bound piece ready for the vat. Tight binding is critical for clear shibori images.
This stole was a commission piece. I worked closely with the clients and together we came up with a great result.
Twice through the whole dyeing process for double the waves.
Arashi shibori on Pimatex Cotton, perfect for quilting! Indigo quilting cotton is available online through my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndigoMoonStudio
Arashi shibori on Pimatex cotton.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndigoMoonStudio
Thread bound circles on pimatex cotton.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndigoMoonStudio
6 colors of indigo cloth are available.
Everyone sees something different in these patterns; the sky, the sea, the universe, synapses...
Bound circles on Pimatex cotton.
Of all natural fibers, I've found cotton the most challenging to dye. I think I've got it now! I am excited to be offering eco-printed pimatex cotton for quilters in 1/4 and 1/3 yard pieces. Larger pieces are available on request.
Crimson King maple and Grey birch leaves on Pimatex Cotton