Tutorials + Techniques
Knit Notes Giveaway Winner!
Thank you to all of those who commented on our blog for a chance to win a copy of Nadine Curtis’ Knit Notes. Our winner is the lucky Ludmila Adams! We will contact you this week by email, so we can get
Knit Notes Giveaway Winner!
Thank you to all of those who commented on our blog for a chance to win a copy of Nadine Curtis’ Knit Notes. Our winner is the lucky Ludmila Adams! We will contact you this week by email, so we can get
Knit Notes Review + Giveaway
For all you pattern making knitters out there (and those inspiring to be!) …have I got a book for you! Knit Notes is by Nadine Curtis, founder of Be Sweet -which manufactures and distributes knitting patterns with a community building
Knit Notes Review + Giveaway
For all you pattern making knitters out there (and those inspiring to be!) …have I got a book for you! Knit Notes is by Nadine Curtis, founder of Be Sweet -which manufactures and distributes knitting patterns with a community building
Using the Katazome Dyeing Technique
I am a huge fan of Shibori, so I decided to delve deeper into some other traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. Today I will explain the technique of Katazome and with it, Katagami. This technique can be used on textile or
Using the Katazome Dyeing Technique
I am a huge fan of Shibori, so I decided to delve deeper into some other traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. Today I will explain the technique of Katazome and with it, Katagami. This technique can be used on textile or
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
DIY Nail Art with Yarn and Nails
After looking at Anna & Juan‘s website, I fell in love with yarn and nail wall art. I found a tutorial on how to do it. I was thinking rather than just words you could easily do a simple geometric
DIY Nail Art with Yarn and Nails
After looking at Anna & Juan‘s website, I fell in love with yarn and nail wall art. I found a tutorial on how to do it. I was thinking rather than just words you could easily do a simple geometric
Garden Rust Dyeing Workshop
The Free Rust Dyeing Workshop in the Sewing Seeds Garden last weekend was quite a success. If you were unable to attend we have many photos documenting the afternoon. Check it out and keep posted for future news on our
Garden Rust Dyeing Workshop
The Free Rust Dyeing Workshop in the Sewing Seeds Garden last weekend was quite a success. If you were unable to attend we have many photos documenting the afternoon. Check it out and keep posted for future news on our
Ice Dyeing
Have you ever practice ice dyeing? In this hot weather, it seems like the most appropriate dyeing technique of the season. Click here for a tutorial
Ice Dyeing
Have you ever practice ice dyeing? In this hot weather, it seems like the most appropriate dyeing technique of the season. Click here for a tutorial
Heart Book Marks
DIY Heart Book Marks I found on www.bloomize.com. For the full directions click here
Heart Book Marks
DIY Heart Book Marks I found on www.bloomize.com. For the full directions click here
Learn how to Block Print at TAC!
Learn how to block print at TAC this Fall. In our 4-week courses, students will learn the basics of block printing on fabric and paper. Using both rubber, wood, and ink, students will complete their individualize project. In addition to
Learn how to Block Print at TAC!
Learn how to block print at TAC this Fall. In our 4-week courses, students will learn the basics of block printing on fabric and paper. Using both rubber, wood, and ink, students will complete their individualize project. In addition to
Free Garden Workshop: Dyeing with Rust
This summer has been a wonderfully busy time for the Sewing Seeds project at the Textile Arts Center. We want to share the experience of the natural dye garden with more people in the New York textile community, so we
Free Garden Workshop: Dyeing with Rust
This summer has been a wonderfully busy time for the Sewing Seeds project at the Textile Arts Center. We want to share the experience of the natural dye garden with more people in the New York textile community, so we