Waxed sinew helps create some really beautiful pieces of fabric like the geode you see below, partially because some of that wax works its way into the fabric creating a resist effect. Although it’s not… Read More »How to Remove Wax from Fabric Tied with Waxed Sinew
Geode dyeing is one of my favorite methods. It always makes for gorgeous fabrics. It’s also one of the most popular fabrics in my store – so I know I’m not the only one who… Read More »How to Geode Dye Fabric
Have you ever considered dyeing your own quilt backing? Sometimes I really hate cutting up my dyed fabrics because they look so amazing all on their own, so using them for a backing is a… Read More »Tips for Dyeing Quilt Backing
Low immersion dyeing is basically just tie dyeing by dumping everything together in a jar. It’s an easy and fun way to get texture on your fabric. Supplies Latex or rubber gloves Dust mask Measuring… Read More »Low Immersion Dyeing One Color
If you’re ready to take your ice dyeing to the next level, simple folding techniques can really add some interest to your fabric! Accordion folding is an easy technique that gives your fabric a beautiful… Read More »Accordion Fold Ice Dye Technique
Today I’m showing you the last of three methods for tying mandalas. This is probably the quickest and easiest method. Flower Mandala 1. Start by folding in quarters, then into triangles. (See the in-depth mandala… Read More »How to Tie a Flower Mandala
Welcome to the second of three mandala tying tutorials! This week I’m showing you how to tie a lotus mandala. Lotus Mandala 1. Start by folding in quarters, then into triangles. (See the in-depth mandala… Read More »How to Tie a Lotus Mandala
Mandalas are such beautiful works of art but it’s so hard to find tutorials explaining how to make them! This is the first of three in-depth tying tutorials I have planned for the coming weeks… Read More »How to Tie a Star Mandala
Do you have trouble making those nice clean, crisp lines on your tie dye? I’ve now made lots and lots of items using sinew (such as geode dyes) and over time I’ve picked up a… Read More »Tips for Tying Tight Sinew
After being so busy with my last quilt pattern launch I’ve finally had time to do more geode dyeing! This week I have been busy geode dyeing and I just finished up a batch of… Read More »New Geode Fabrics
New to dyeing? Here’s everything you’ll need to know to get started! Where to Buy Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes What is PFD Fabric? Dye Startup Costs Procion Dye Safety Basic Dyeing Instructions How to Ice… Read More »Beginning Dyeing
After getting my Glorious Galaxy pattern finished I thought it would be a good time to finish up some of the little projects I’ve just had sitting around. I usually get stuff for a bunch… Read More »Geode Dyed Hoodie