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Indigo shibori arashi, nui, clamping, kumo

The Indigo shibori workshop that I participated in during early July was a continuation of my exploration of dyeing techniques. I had already tried a few Natural Dye pots, and also, some Eco-printing. Attempting an Indigo vat, without some guidance was

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Experimenting with Eco printing (2016)

For the past couple of months, I have been busy experimenting with eco printing. I have also been making and using natural dyes on silk. Last February’s trip to Gujarat was the springboard for this new direction. I am keen to learn about tie

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Latvian Quilts exhibit in Ailsa Craig

Last weekend I drove to Ailsa Craig, a small village, in Southern Ontario to attend the show “Quilts of Latvia”. The show was on for 6 days. The community of Ailsa Craig welcomed the Latvians by hanging their own quilts outside

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Natural dyes and airbrush

The seed has been planted! My recent trip to India had a purpose-a textile tour and to seek out and interact with textile artists there. Although I didn’t have a hands on experience, I met a few artisans and had the

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Silk scarves and the Bhuj inspiration

Now that I’ve been home for a month, Silk scarves and the Bhuj inspiration are foremost in my mind. I have mentally and emotionally digested the lively memories of my India trip. And I have resumed my routines of working

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Time spent in incredible India

I have recently returned from a 2 month visit to India. After leaving the cold and stormy skies of Ontario, I arrived in Mumbai to heat and sunshine! My trip was made up of several mini adventures, some shorter some

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December, the end of another year

The days and months are whizzing by (December, the end of another year!) and the weather is changing it’s mind daily! Warm, cold, snow, rain-you name it. A little bit of everything! All of the garden chores have long been completed and

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Lotus plant

My newest painting on paper is entitled “Lotus plant” (previously “Life span of the Lotus plant”). In this art work, I focused on filling the sheet of paper, which I rarely do, preferring to incorporate the colour of the paper

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