Up until now I haven't had a great deal of success with stitched shibori - I can't seem to pull it tight enough and have been rather underwhelmed by the results. So I was pleased with the double stitched leaves above (front and back) especially as they were quickly done.
But I was thrilled to finally crack mokume, at least on fine lawn (above) - the one below on silk poplin didn't work quite as well but I enjoyed the time spent stitching in good company with a glass of wine.
Jury is still out on whether it's worth all the effort when can get effects like this just rolling fabric around a piece of string and scrunching it up! But I've got all winter to prepare for my proposed garden indigo vat next summer .
These pieces are just gorgeous - gloating allowed!
ReplyDeletewhere do you get the fine lawn to do this? I've been sewing my liberties lately - for the first time instead of hoarding them LOL - and they've captured my attention. These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful results! I envy you, because mine haven't turned out really convincing so far. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI use two strands of nylon thread to sitch, then pull tight and tie the two ends into a double knot. Works for me :)
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