Let’s Explore – Preparing Fabrics for Shibori Dyeing
Japanese shibori dyeing techniques can be used to create an endless variety of repeat patterns on cloth. Fabrics to be dyed may be stitched, and the stitches pulled up tight
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Japanese shibori dyeing techniques can be used to create an endless variety of repeat patterns on cloth. Fabrics to be dyed may be stitched, and the stitches pulled up tight
Please note that due to the Deloraine Craft Fair on the first Sunday in November, “Let’s Explore” will be on the 2nd Sunday! Japanese shibori dyeing techniques can be used to create an endless variety of repeat patterns on cloth. Gay will demonstrate some methods of stitching, folding and clamping that you can use to prepare fabric for dyeing. Your…
Do come and join in our Sundays! There’s something very special about Sundays where we relax and socially stitch. We all enjoy being able to check out how other people are exploiting the colours and character of all their threads and fabrics and papers – many more variations than there are attendees! Such an exciting expedition! 4 October 2026 @…
Another day of inspiring each other with our current projects and enjoying time together. What could be better? Please note: our Explore Day is a week later than usual due
Do come and join in our Sundays! There’s something very special about Sundays where we relax and socially stitch. We all enjoy being able to check out how other people are exploiting the colours and character of all their threads and fabrics and papers – many more variations than there are attendees! Such an exciting expedition! 13 September 2026 @…
Let’s enjoy a day of stitching, sharing and enjoying conversation together. You may have a work-in-progress to bring along and/or interesting books to share. Feel like starting something new? Bring
Let’s beat the winter blues and get together for a social day of stitching, knitting, crochet or whatever takes your fancy! 3 August 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Kingborough Women’s Club Rooms At our July Let’s Explore Gelli Printing day, many people brought their gelli plates to explore printing and share ideas with other Gelli addicts! The great thing…
Let’s play with our gelli plates So many are enjoying using gelli plates we thought it would be fun to make this July’s theme. No one to lead, just printing
July 5th 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Kingborough Women’s Club Rooms So many are enjoying using gelli plates we thought it would be fun to make this July’s theme, no one to lead, just printing on paper or fabric and sharing ideas. Please don’t feel under any obligation to join in – of course you can continue with your…
Let’s add a clever joining technique to your toolbox! We all admire Shirley’s skill with a needle and she has offered to share the clever way she joins her finished