#slow stitching
I finally got my website up and running. I had reserved the domain Quiltails, but thanks to some odd logistical problems, I had to let it lapse so I could re-register. During that time the rights to it changed hands, and to own it again would now cost me an arm and a leg.
So my website is now QuiltingTails.com, where I’m planning to keep the longer blog posts (since Tumblr is so good at losing them).
Shibori stitching: At the cottage last month, I also brought “prepared for dye” fabric that I wanted to stitch up, shibori style. Using “Stitched Shibori” by Jane Callendar as a guide, I tried a few different stitch patterns for different motifs. The book was great in terms of showing technique and methods.
I also read a few library books about natural dyeing, including “The Modern Natural Dyer” by Kristine Vejarand“Natural Colour” by Sasha Duerr and really enjoyed and learned a lot from reading them both. If you have any other books to recommend on natural dyeing, I’d love to hear!
It was lovely to spend a rainy day at the cottage reading and stitching, with Ollie underfoot relaxing, too!
(Note that these are not affiliate links, just sharing some of the books I read! :) )
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