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This is the auxilliary online home of Thistle Handwerks(www.thistlehandwerks.com), a one woman textile business that features naturally dyed silk hand embroidery in the Glasgow Style.
9-10 years ago when I was starting Thistle Handwerks, it was frustrating-not
to mention difficult- to find someone using natural dyes that could produce a consistant product on silk for my embroidery.
Joyfully, I found her, and have been fortunate to embroider with her glorious colors since then. Sadly, she is moving toward
retirement, and I will soon need to find a new source. I'm encouraged by the growing number of folks out there coloring fiber
with natural dyes, and, as I find them, I'm adding them to my "where to find naturally dyed fibers" page. In addition to using
them for embroidery, I'm also a knitter, and a new spinner- so, if I have used/experimented with any, I'll try to add photos/notes
to my "fiber samples" page.
PLEASE NOTE: by no means do I intend to be critical of fiber that is
dyed otherwise. There are beautiful non-naturally dyed fibers available from both large and small companies,
as well as indie producers!
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Back and Moving along
I'm back, really, and sure everyone has given up on me. I'm moving this blog to
another host, and until I get it switched, please watch for me at:
Friday, January 2, 2009
Starting over?
Wow. I look at the date I last posted, and I wonder, where I've been. I had such
good intentions, honestly, but days after I posted in late March, I received unfortunate medical news. It resulted
in a rush to surgery then months of chemotherapy. I can't say I always wondered what I would look like with no hair,
but now, I'm having some trouble getting used to having a little! At least, I have a good excuse to knit some hats....
I'm feeling better and better, and, am learning how to be the eternal optimist I never was. I'm back
to work, but somehow feel like I'm starting my life all over again. And I suppose, I am. Welcome to it.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
2008 Shows
This year I'm really cutting back on shows. As of now, you will see me
in September at Seattle, as usual. The Durango conference/show has been changed to a late spring/early summer event,
and is scheduled for 2009. Website updates will happen soon.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Applique going on here
I'm currently working on a large project that involves a lot
of applique, so this seems like a good time to show a bit of the process. Please excuse my farfromgreat photos, but you'll
get the idea.
Once the lines of the design are transferred to the fabric, and the applique pieces are cut out, they
need to be carefully pinned in place. You need to make sure the fibers are running in the same direction as the ground fabric
before you baste the pieces down. photos 1-2
After you've basted, measure and mark the outlines around the applique piece. photo 3 Generally,
I use 1/4" satin stitches, but for smaller pieces, that should be reduced. The needle should go down through the applique
piece, and come out next to the edge. Make sure the satin stitches are close together so the raw edge is covered. photo 4
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Applique Step by Step Coming Soon!
3:34 pm mst
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Email me at thistlehandwerks
AT earthlink DOT net
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