In the years since I lived in Warkworth, several cheap import and variety stores seem to have popped up. I was dismissive but look what I found when I delved further. Plastic clamps, perfect for some shibori and they won’t rust or oxidise in the dye and soda ash solutions:
Gadgets & Notions
Unpacking
My suitcase has arrived and here are some of the goodies inside. Clamps and perpex resist shapes from r0ssie; cones of Aurifil thread for piecing from Pumpkinvine Corner; a copy of Quilting Arts magazine that includes an article on extreme shibori; an acrylic brayer for when I am next foam stamping; some glass head pins; […]
Red Hot Iron
Ironing damp fabrics smooth and seeing patterns emerge is one of my favourites parts of the dyeing process:In this task, I am aided by my new Tefal Aquaspeed 225 iron purchased in the end of financial year stocktake sales. I asked for recommendations both here on my blog and on my Facebook account. Both Rowenta […]
Peg That
As part of my prizes from the Sydney Quilt Show, I received two 20-peg packs of Hills Pegs. UV stabilised for sun protection, and with a rust resistant stainless steel spring, these pegs appear to be ideal for the harsh coastal conditions here at Casa da Praia. I’ve given one set to the Laundry King. […]
Pins & Needles
I’m on pins and needles wanting to share the quilts that I am working on but that will have to wait for the Sydney Quilt Show next month. Meanwhile, the marathon quilting sessions continue. I’m churning through sewing machine needles at regular intervals – there’s such a difference between a blunt needle and a new […]
Irons in the Fire
I’ve been distracted from blogging in recent days as I concentrate on progressing my entries for the forthcoming Sydney Quilt Show. One piece has already absorbed 40 odd hours of quilting and there’s probably another 40 hours to go. The other was, up until last week, just a few strips hanging on the wall. Entries […]