Last Call for Snow Dyeing!

I was delighted for the late spring snow fall in the Denver area! It gave me a chance to get some snow dyeing done for the first time since moving to CO. 

I love using clamps to keep the fabric folded tightly which creates lovely designs!

In addition to clamps I use plastic balls & rubber bands for another type of look! 

Snow is piled up and dye scattered about - now the waiting begins!

 Time for unfolding and the big revile! 

Tons-O-Fun! 

Look What Joyce Compton Did!

I love this piece, "Floral Fantasy" created by fiber artist Joyce Compton! I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce while attending the SAQA conference in Portland, OR last spring. The best thing about being a vendor at a show is meeting so many creative people. In looking over my stash of fabrics Joyce pulled out this Snow Dyed piece. Joyce said, "I knew immediately when I saw the fabric that I just wanted to quilt it to enhance the design created by the dyeing process". The piece was accepted into the upcoming Shenandoah Vineyards exhibit - a big congrats to Joyce! 

Joyce used crewel embroidery thread in bobbin to create the centers of the flowers. I've never been brave enough to try it but clearly Joyce has this technique down! For more information on Joyce's work hop over to her FaceBook page.