Tag: hand dying

Kumo Shibori

Kumo Shibori

Shibori, the Japanese technique for dying fabric has many forms with varying results.  In past articles I have written for this blog I detailed some of the techniques.  But before I go any further I wish to explain how silk reacts to dye, and why 

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

Well, i f you have been anywhere near our home and studio this week you know we are both busy little bees with all of the last minute details for the single biggest event we have ever done – The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival.  Our strategy 

Quailcrest Garden Fair

Quailcrest Garden Fair

This is a spectacular time of late spring where everyone finds the beauty of gardens a refreshing and welcome gift for our senses. Vibrant colors, textures, and amazing scents of flowers and herbs melt those cold weather memories. We have always loved gardening, and celebrated 

The Spring Pantone Colors

The Spring Pantone Colors

Spring Pantone 2013: Without realizing the formal process that went into choosing colors for the Spring and Fall Fashion Week Season, I have been enamored with the rich jewel tones of Emerald, and Saphire…. and love how they dance when paired with neutral beiges, or neutral taupe.