While working on the design ideas yesterday I got the idea to try out this start of a composition.
The proportions are not right and it needs more work or it may be a false start.
This is the start of another design possibility. It would be so much easier if I could come up with some type of formula to use my shibori and other patterned hand dyed fabrics.
That’s not really possible as I am dyeing such a variety of colors, designs and sizes. At some time that may happen, but right now I am just trying to come up with compositions which make the best use of the fabrics I’ve dyed. I know not everyone works with shibori fabrics this way, but it is my working style at the present time.
6 comments:
A wonderful style it is! It's taking to old things (Shibori & geometric patterned quilts) & making them feel new & fresh!
I love the second design with the strips weaving over & under each other--looks great!
I think your pieces are lovely. Do you have Yoshiko Wada's books on shibori? She has lots of techniques for different patterns. Also you might try stitching or use a pleater if you haven't tried those methods.
Lelia from the dyerslist
Kay, I like the Black and white composition. I like the woven look. I like it 'as is', and see it with the individual pieces quilted then assembled, then started envisioning it with a solid like red behind it. Then thought of your comment about formulas; yeah it would be fun to try this fabric in several different ways! ~ Barb
You know my favorite...BLACK AND WHITE...last pic...that's not to say the first isn't nice too! The b/w is just my favorite
OH I just LOVE the first one, so bright and vivid. Please take us further on this discovery tour!!
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