One of the more popular posts on Creative in Chicago is my Shibori Tie Dying Folding Techniques, I went quite berserk with a bucket of indigo dye and created a […]
Sewing
Springtime Fabric Collection
There is nothing like a trip back to the UK for me to realize how far off Spring is here. The UK, while wet, had daffodils blooming, green grass and […]
Abstract Wall Hanging
My house always looks so bare after my Christmas decorations come down and on a grey old day, like it is today, I crave light and color. And for that […]
Eco Fabric Dyeing
I have been meaning to have a go at eco fabric dyeing for ages and after a beautiful bouquet of blooms ( bought by Mr Chicago house for our wedding […]
Prairie Beauty Fabric Collection
My wonderful year and a half living in Pennsylvania massively rekindled my love for the outdoors and I have to admit I was gutted to move back to the Chicago […]
Contemporary Fabric – Online Store Now Open
Wow talk about me talking a long time to get things going! Four years ago I created a collection of contemporary circle fabric designs and loaded them onto Spoonflower, an […]
Shibori Drawstring Bag
Early summer saw me go berserk with Indigo dye and Shibori folding techniques but I have yet to take my gorgeous fabric and do anything major with it … except […]
Shibori Tie Dye Folding Techniques
Earlier this week I shared with you my fun with Shibori tie dying and promised I would show you how I created each design …so here we go Quarters Place […]
Shibori Tie Dying Loveliness!
Today I am sporting blue fingers, it is worth it! The culprit … dabbling with Shibori- tie dying with natural indigo. I bought this kit back in January and having […]
Sashiko Squares
Dear Chicago House, I have been dabbling with a needle, white thread and blue fabric …. look at the loveliness that has resulted! This type of embroidery is called Sashiko […]
