Marbling on Fabric

Diane and I got together with our fiber group to try our hand at marbling. 

Here’re the trays of size with the marbling paints floating on the top. Quite a messy business! 

The object is to float the paints and make a monoprint with fabric or paper pretreated with alum. The fabric is then rinsed and hung to dry.

Here are some of the results – 

These two are of some test pieces we did. The second one was marbled twice.  

This photo shows just a portion of a scarf.

They haven't been washed and ironed yet, so the jury is still out. I feel some have potential and others need to be over printed. Not sure how/if the colors will change after washing.

Business as Usual... Well, Almost

I write this sitting on my back porch escaping the permeating aroma of polyurethane. Wood floors run through our entire upstairs and they're being refinished. Just a few more days and they'll be done thankfully.


The dyeing and drying of the latest batch of Aziza was finished just before this all began. I was planning on reskeining while the floors dried, but I think that will have to wait until next week. You should be able to see some of the new colors at Stitches Midwest.

MAFA

Again, a thank you to the organizers. They worked long and hard trying to please all of us. We had a great show; much less to pack out and much more room for our shopping.

The Bateman books and Weaving Designs by Bertha Gray Hayes sold out quickly. But don’t despair, I’ve poked around the studio and found more copies of both and have reordered. So, if you missed them at the show just email us to order a copy (info@justouryarn.com).

Diane and I have always had a soft spot for fine threads, and it seems we’re not alone! We introduced Czarina (210/2 silk) and Ranee (140/2 silk) at Midwest Weavers and they flew out the door. Just a handful of Czarina left and only a bit more than that of Ranee. With no samples!

Now we're home for a bit and are looking to weave! I want to use the Ranee as the tabby weft in a Bateman design and the Czarina for a kumihimo braid.  Tell us what you're planning to do with your new purchases! 

Midwest Weavers Conference

Had a wonderful time in Michigan! The organizers of Midwest Weavers worked long and hard, and hopefully are now enjoying a long, deserved bit of R&R. The next conference will be in Kansas and we’re looking forward to it (plotting what’s interesting to stop and see between here and there…)

We’ll be posting pictures from the Exhibit on the website, but here’s a sneak preview and more are on Flickr.

Best of Show

First Place 4 shafts or less

First Place 5-8 Shafts

First Place More Than 8