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 […]
Tag: blueandwhite
Paper Mache Bird Tutorial
Spring is in the air and the birds are chirping, but not this one sat next to my driftwood planter. He is made of paper mache (or is it papier […]
Blue and White Tin Can Art Project
Give me a tin can, a scrap of plain fabric and a pot of blue ink and I have a weird compulsion to make something! Start with a clean tin […]
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 […]
DIY Decorated Easter Eggs
Dear Chicago House, You know by now how much I like color and spotting the first colorful peep of a daffodil in the garden this morning was something to celebrate…is […]
Getting Creative with Sharpies
Dear Chicago House, I have been doing some house keeping on Creative in Chicago this week, and it seems only when looking back on past posts themes pop up. In […]
Lovely Blue and White
Dear Chicago House, I have always had a thing about blue and white, the cool crispness that you can achieve with that color combination is unique. But enough of my […]
How to Make a Zen Doodle Coaster
Dear Chicago House, I have really been into doodling recently (check out some of my creations) and my pot of Sharpies has sat on my desk ever since I created […]