I thought I’d share the results of my 2nd dyeing session! Both are SW Merino and I’m really liking these color combos! I’m still ending up with more white than I plan for, so that’s going to be my focus the next time I dye.
SW Merino in blues, greens, yellow and orange
SW Merino in burgundy, green, orange and tan
More on the way, I’m sure! I’m really getting into dyeing and I can’t wait to learn more about it.
Flower Folk – large square vase
This week’s featured Etsy seller is Krystal Speck, who makes beautiful (and functional) ceramics. I love seeing the everyday things we use in life elevated to the realm of art, and I was struck by Krystal’s design aesthetic the moment I found her shop.
I love the cheerful simplicity of Krystal’s designs, and I think the clean, fresh look of her photography compliments her work beautifully! I found her interview to be an engrossing and inspiring read and I’m so glad she took the time to give us an inside look at her work and her process. Here’s what she had to say:
This weekend I tried kettle dyeing roving for the first time. It was so much fun and I learned a lot from my first trials. I was familiar with the basics going into it, and I’d previously tried painting rovings, with decent results. I consulted a few online tutorials, primarily this one from Earthwhisper Fiber Arts. The most important advice I got from reading this was to add each color separately, letting each one exhaust into the fiber before adding the next. Reading that was a bit of an “Aha” moment for me because I’d always wondered how you can use multiple colors in the same pot without them mixing into a brown soup!
After a brief hiatus from the series due to some family issues (and the time spent playing catch-up), I’m pleased to bring Etsy Mondays back! This week’s featured seller is Tess, “the Swede” behind Nova Designs. Tess makes absolutely gorgeous metal work jewelry with a botanical feel that is perfect for Spring! I fell in love with her designs the moment I found her shop, and I’m so glad that she took the time to answer some questions for us.
I love the air of optimism that seems to occupy her whole shop. Tess’ interview reveals the same positive vibe and it’s a treat to read more about her craft and her outlook on life and art. Here’s what she had to share:
My Cherry Blossom needle felted pouch was on Etsy’s front page yesterday! Unfortunately I was sleeping while it was there, but a few people were nice enough to let me know they’d seen it. Today I was able to get this screen shot from the Etsy Front Pagers group on Flickr.
A huge thanks to Etsy seller lisahopkins for including me in her gorgeous treasury! Her etched silver jewelry is absolutely stunning. Be sure to check out her shop as well!
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