Did you know that wooden clothes pegs, aka pins make a very simple but effective resist when dyeing textiles? They pinch the fabric and prevent dye liquid penetrating through specific areas and because these old fashioned ones don’t have any metal springs, they are safe...
Greetings from rural Co. Carlow. There was a beautiful sunset last night as I walked down the old Mass path towards Ballymurphy Church. Already there are signs of spring in the hedgerows and many birds have started to build nests, even though the weather has...
Are you unsure about which vinegar to choose when preparing protein based fabric for eco printing in the 'dirty pot'? Here are my recommendations for the best results. Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
In this short video I share two ways of adding texture to the surface of your felt. Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
What happens if you have an unsuccessful eco printing session? Overprinting is the answer! Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
Discover how to transform fabric, handmade felt and up-cycled clothing using foraged vegetation without having to use powdered chemicals to fix the colour! As an experienced eco printer working in the 'dirty pot', my usual process involves wrapping fabric with leaves, bark or onion skins to...
Should you iron your wet felting projects to finish them professionally? Here's my recommendation, it's what I do myself. Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
I often get asked whether yarn that is not wool will incorporate into a felting project. Here's my answer! Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
Here are my TOP tips on what to look out for when thrift shopping for garments specifically for eco printing. Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
You'd like to add hand made or commercial prefelt as a design element to a wet felting project but when is the best time to do this? Join me while I answer this often asked question! Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...