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New this year - gorgeous hand block-printed signs, alphabets and heart garlands made from recycled children's book pages and art papers by Michele Levesque of Sargentville.  Each one is unique! — New this year - gorgeous hand block-printed signs, alphabets and heart garlands made from recycled children's book pages and art papers by Michele Levesque of Sargentville. Each one is unique!

This winter, I thought a great deal about blogging, but, obviously didn't do it. Here is a little photo tour of the past few months.

The newly re-painted and organized work room!  It took me almost three weeks to replace the previous oatmeal and jaundice color palette with three coats of  "Atrium White", "New Avocado", and "Autumn Purple." — The newly re-painted and organized work room! It took me almost three weeks to replace the previous oatmeal and jaundice color palette with three coats of "Atrium White", "New Avocado", and "Autumn Purple."

The workroom is always open. Please come and visit to see what I'm up to!

I occupied myself this past (long and really cold) winter with Indigo!

Indigo in Action

Indigo can be messy. Keep plenty of rags and gloves handy.

Arashi Shibori on the Pole

Arashi shibori means "storm" shibori, and I love this weather! There are many variations on pole-wrapping and gathering.

Stitched, gathered and bound

Stitched, gathered and bound piece ready for the vat. Tight binding is critical for clear shibori images.

Stole

This stole was a commission piece. I worked closely with the clients and together we came up with a great result.

Double Arashi Shibori

Twice through the whole dyeing process for double the waves.

Arashi

Arashi shibori on Pimatex Cotton, perfect for quilting! Indigo quilting cotton is available online through my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndigoMoonStudio

Arashi 2

Arashi shibori on Pimatex cotton.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndigoMoonStudio

Bound circles

Thread bound circles on pimatex cotton.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndigoMoonStudio

Graded shades

6 colors of indigo cloth are available.

Crackle pattern

Everyone sees something different in these patterns; the sky, the sea, the universe, synapses...

Bound circles

Bound circles on Pimatex cotton.

Of all natural fibers, I've found cotton the most challenging to dye. I think I've got it now! I am excited to be offering eco-printed pimatex cotton for quilters in 1/4 and 1/3 yard pieces. Larger pieces are available on request.

Crimson King maple and Grey birch leaves on Pimatex Cotton