Here are some detailed shots of my up-cycled denim Kingfisher Top. I’m thrilled with how it turned out and even happier to discover that this felt scarf which I made quite a few years ago compliments it perfectly! This particular scarf was felted during a six...
It’s endlessly fascinating how sustained temperature and length of processing time affects the final colours achieved when printing with eucalypts. Both the varieties I’ve used here (nichollii and gunni ‘Azura’) print hot red usually but with less processing and intermittent heat the reds are less...
Here is a photo of the second SUNrise pouch that I made during testing for Sarah last year. I choose to make this squishy version using the final remnants of Euca. parvifolia eco printed wool and Irish linen that I’d left over from another Sarah's bag,...
One of my favourite fabrics to work with is wool and it’s difficult to beat the drama of simple onion skins when it comes to reliable prints! I’ve a selection of comfortable, feather filled cushions on various chairs and couches at Clasheen, the covers are...
The weather was wonderful during the first private eco printing workshop of 2022 at Clasheen, strong warming sun on our backs although still cool overall. It was the perfect day to enjoy morning coffee and lunch outside wearing warm jackets, hotter weather is definitely on...
Last year, during Sew April 2021, one of the prompts was ‘knit fabric tops & tunics'. Here are a few pictures of my favourite ever knit tops. I’ve made multiple versions of each and love to wear them all! Three cheers for the Hug Hoodie...