Itajime Shibori
November 8, 2009 11:14AM | Filed Under Technique:Dyeing, Technique:Surface Design |
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So there I was, just quickly checking some blogs and e-mails before getting started on some sewing, and here I am still at my computer nearly an hour later. Sucked in! but in a good way. It all started when I went to Pink Chalk Studios and read Kathy’s review on Color Your Cloth: A Quilter’s Guide to Dyeing and Patterning Fabric by Malka Dubrawsky:
That in turn took me to Malka’s blog StitchinDye including a picture of a circle quilt very similar in appearance to the Confetti Wedding Quilt that I made for Amy (my sister) and Paul except that the circles are entirely dyed - there is no applique. And how are those glorious circles created? with perspex resist shapes and C-clamps sold by r0ssie via her etsy shop.
The technique of dyeing using clamped resists is known as itajime shibori. It is a technique used to funky effect in the Ocelot clothing line. I also used this technique in my Twelve-themed work - Double Six. Which reminds me, I really must get on with my pink piece, which may (or may not!) include itajime shibori.
Wonderful links, Brenda — and I have now followed your trail for a very nice bit of web-travel! Thank you!
Comment by Diane — November 8, 2009 3:59 PM#
I love all the links in this post. The book by Malka Dubrawsky looks fabulous, I will definatley need to read it. There are so many wonderful techniques to learn and so little time!
Comment by Lisa — November 8, 2009 4:36 PM#