Dyeing Silk Scarves – with Silk Tie Pieces and Tissue Paper

Dyeing Silk Scarves – with Silk Tie Pieces and Tissue Paper

A week or so ago the Fibre Optics Group experimented with some novel ways for dyeing silk scarves. I love the results! Dyeing with Bleeding Tissue Have you discovered how to use bleeding tissue paper to colour some scarves? I did and love the results. I used the ‘cool’ colour package that has a variety of blues and greens with purple blue as the really dark colour. Experimenting with different ways to use the tissue and to fold the...

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Ripples in Time

Ripples in Time

Size 29.5″ hx 40″w Artist Statement During a visit to childhood haunts along the Tay I recalled how the river influenced my formative years. The Tay, the river where I learned to swim at the age of five was a favoured canoe route between Christie Lake and the town of Perth, Ontario. An unfulfilled dream of a red canoe still survives! The family sugarbush hugged the shores of the river and provided a place to daydream and relive the...

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Me: Diane Duncan 2016 – Mixing Old Traditions with the New

Me: Diane Duncan 2016 – Mixing Old Traditions with the New

I am the third generation to appear in this series and what do I say about this piece and myself? For me the series has been about family traditions and memories and the richness to be gained by passing these on to subsequent generations. In previous posts I have talked about Grandmothers and the legacy they left me, my parents and how they influenced my view of the world. This fifth piece is about the synthesis that occurs when that ingrained...

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Journal Page: Nostalgia – My First Crewel Embroidery

Journal Page: Nostalgia – My First Crewel Embroidery

Name Nostalgia – My First Crewel Embroidery (1965) Medium Fabric, wool tapestry yarn, Description Nostalgia – My First Crewel Embroidery (1965) was part of a shipment of household items moved to Calgary and recently sorted. The frame for this piece was outdated and although the original mounting was terrible and left a glue residue in the fabric (the brown spots) I wanted to save it. After removing the backing and soaking it in a...

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Journal Page – Stitches from India

Journal Page – Stitches from India

Name Stitches from India Medium Fabric, embroidery floss, pearle cotton, sequins, shiva mirrors Description Stitches from India is a sampler created during a work session with one of the groups that I belong to – Fibre Optics Tuesday Group (FOG). FOG meets monthly and it is a ‘play day’ when members experiment with new or different techniques. There is no pressure to ‘produce’, just good times and fun! Jan and...

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Journal Page – Kantha Stitch in Blackwork

Journal Page – Kantha Stitch in Blackwork

  Name   Medium Fabric, embroidery floss, sequins Description Kantha Stitch Sampler was created following Anna Hergert’s Kantha Stitch class. I used this as an opportunity to experiment with some black work. Check out Anna’s website at http://annahergert.me/ The only parameter I am trying to adhere to is size. This Kantha stitch journal page is part of a 2014 and beyond series that will in part be a story of my life and of...

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Journal Page – Kantha Stitch Sampler

Journal Page – Kantha Stitch Sampler

Name Kantha Stitch Class Sampler Medium Fabric, embroidery floss, pearle cotton, sequins Description This journal page – Kantha Stitch Class Sampler  is part of a 2014 and beyond series that will in part be a story of my life and of my art work. The only parameter I am trying to adhere to is size. The series may be mounted as a show or may be bound into an album. Time will tell. The feature in the centre of this journal page...

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Journal Page 2014 – Crazy Quilt

Journal Page 2014 – Crazy Quilt

Name Crazy Quilt Class Sampler Medium Fabric, silk ribbon, embroidery floss, pearle cotton, beads, charms Description This crazy quilt journal page is part of a 2014 and beyond series that will in part be a story of my life and of my art work.  It was created in Kathy Shaw’s compulsory ‘basic’ crazy quilt class. Check out her website at http://www.shawkl.com/The only parameter I am trying to adhere to is size. The series may...

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A New Series Begun

A New Series Begun

Last night I finished #5 in a new series that has been percolating for some time. For details on individual pieces go to my fibre art and Quilts Portfolio.     During 2014 I focused on entering mainly ‘juried’ shows and casually pursued some publication opportunities. I was successful in gaining acceptance to all shows entered and had two ‘published’ opportunities – one to be revealed when the book is...

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Edge of the Forest – Another Juried Show!

Edge of the Forest – Another Juried Show!

One of my goals for 2014 was to apply to as many juried shows as possible. I just heard from the Surface Design Association (SDA) show ‘Edge of the Forest : Exploring Perimeters’ and have yet another piece heading out for travels across Canada. This exhibition features work by Canadian members of the SDA and will open at the: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (Ontario) and this show will run from March 1-30, 1915. John M....

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