I'm delighted to announce that bookings are now open for my Eco Printing Retreat in Mulranny, Co. Mayo, from 14th–21st June 2027.Join me on Ireland's stunning Wild Atlantic Way for a week of eco printing, creativity, inspiration and connection with like-minded people. We'll be based...
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...
Last year I joined in with Vlogmas on YouTube for the first time — 25 short videos filled with eco printing, wet felting and behind-the-scenes studio tips, all inspired by questions from followers. 👉 Catch up on the full Vlogmas 2024 playlist HERE! I’m now planning Vlogmas...
View over the dry stone wall behind the church in Ballymurphy, Co. Carlow on the lane leading down to my house and garden studio - taken just after 7am a few days ago. I love how the morning light makes everything look so fresh! Plants and...
The eco print and natural dye borders, plus the general garden are becoming more colourful by the day. May was the hottest on record here in Ireland but we had so much rain it was difficult to weed. Finally, the borders leading up to the garden...
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...
If you are interested in life in rural Ireland and the eco printing process, this CraftHub video shares a glimpse of daily life at Clasheen and my move towards a more sustainable textile practice. Click HERE or the below images to check it out! ...
Made quite a few years ago, here are a few photos of an eco printed felt hat. The first two images are after the hat was printed and then later on I decided to over dye it in an organic indigo vat. My own felt...
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,...