Hi..it is Marsha from coolquilting again...with a shorter post than last week!! So, if you want more detailed info on the stitching and dyeing processes, check out last Saturday's post. Most of my curved stitched shibori for this week is based on the traditional Japanese larch or Karamatsu design. This traditional design is stitched on single folds in the fabric to produce alternating rows of concentric circles. When doing the stitching for the larch design, the threads can be either tied off after each set of concentric semicircles, or the threads can be carried across the entire width. My first modified "larch" design was on a long and narrow piece of silk habotai with blue colorhue dye. For this design I added a single semi-circle in between for fun and only did 1 row of circles: Because of the extra semi-circle, I decided to tie off the threads separately for the 2 sets of concentric circles. An extra twist with my design is that I folded over the habotai many times so the stitching was being done through 8 layers of silk at once...this lead to large differences in dye penetration. The advantage of the 8 layer stitching was that it made for very easy stitching and fast results. The middle photo was taken when the dye was still wet and the scarf is still folded in 2 and the bottom photo shows the dried silk opened up. A few years ago I did a larch design on cotton with indigo dye(a pre-reduced indigo dye kit from Jacquard). This design was stitched through 4 layers of fabric. For some reason I just can't follow the traditional instructions and do the stitching just through a single fold!! The bottom photo in the collage shows the detail of one of the circles. I like the way the indigo is many shades. If I had done 2 separate stitchings on 2 separate folds there would have been much more even dyeing of the center areas of the fabric. In Janice Gunner's "Shibori for Textile Artists" book, she showed a slightly different larch design which I wanted to try. The design was in semi-circles instead of whole circles, so it had to be stitched on a single layer. I wasn't sure how I should stitch this... to do each semicircle independently or to carry the threads across the width of the fabric. So I tried it both ways: 18 short threads tied off on the top stitch set or just 3 long continuous threads tied off in the bottom set: You can see that the upper set with 18 threads did not tie up as tightly as the lower set with just 3 threads. There was much greater/nicer resisting in the lower set with 3 continuous threads and I am happy about that since it is way easier to do. This first attempt was done on silk habotai with colorhue dye and I want to continue practicing to make the design more consistent. I also tried some freehand doodling for curved stitches. However, I guessed that the rows were probably too far apart and wouldn't resist very well, so I decided to layer 2 fabrics. I used silk habotai and silk gauze...pinned together for stitching, but ultimately they would be 2 separate pieces: The design is a bit weird since my doodling skills are very minimal. But what I found most interesting was how differently the 2 fabrics dyed!The habotai dyed purple while the gauze dyed blue...I used a blend of blue and red colorhue dyes for this. I also wanted to try the curved stitching on raw silk. My first piece was a spiral doodle...simply stitched in 2 curved lines on a single layer of fabric and dyed with a very bright yellow/green colorhue dye: For my last piece I wanted to see what would happen if I did a tight series of concentric circles. This would essentially be a combination of mokume(which is traditionally done with a series of straight lines) and a larch design. I did some curved stitching on a single fold, each "semi-circle" being about 1/4 inch apart: This gave a result very similar to mokume wood grain, except the pattern radiates from the center. I really liked this effect! I can see myself doing a large piece with lots of these radiating mokume. That is it for me! See you next week with parallel stitching on a fold.
Three rewarding shibori stitch resist designs to make. Simple ori-nui patterns suitable for the complete beginner to shibori. Easy and effective.
Step by step Instructions and illustrations for a golden spring flower in stitched shibori. Easy shibori techniques for you to follow.
Woven shibori, dyed with natural dyes of weld and indigo, produces a green scarf, just in time for spring. Catharine Ellis uses her woven shibori blanks and walks us through the dye process.
Shibori is the umbrella term that refers to a variety of Japanese resist dyeing techniques. Many of them can be either incredibly simple or quite intricate, depending on your choices. This is definitely the case with nui shibori, or stitched shibori, which uses a simple running stitch, which is then tightened and bou
Shibori is the umbrella term that refers to a variety of Japanese resist dyeing techniques. Many of them can be either incredibly simple or quite intricate, depending on your choices. This is definitely the case with nui shibori, or stitched shibori, which uses a simple running stitch, which is then tightened and bou
Stitch resist shibori lends itself to making natural forms and patterns and particularly to making leaf shapes. Today I will explore 4 different leaf designs that you may like to make. The designs have similarities but are different sizes and […]
Illustrated instructions to help you to make a shibori stitch resist thistle. Learn 4 different types of shibori stitching.
Learn how to make this shibori seed head step by step with clear instructions. Template pattern provided. Created by Annabel Wilson of Townhill Studio.
Find out what is shibori. Examples of stitched shibori to inspire. A brief history and how the technique may be used in decorating everyday items.
Lately I have had been reading everything I can get my hands on regarding shibori, the japanese art of creating texture and colour on cloth. There are an incredible variety of styles and techniques…
Candace Edgerley here with another shibori stitch resist dye technique as well as a few tips to share and some experiments with last post's mokume. Don't forget to make a comment at the bottom of this blog to be eligible for the random drawing next week for one of my hand dyed shibori pillows. See an example at the end of this post. Ori-nui shibori is created on the fold of the fabric.Traditionally, ori-nui is stitched on an undulating line. A simple running stitch is sewn close to the edge of the fold. Once all the lines have been stitched, all the threads are drawn up, the piece is lightly sprayed with water, an additional tug to tighten up the stitching, and the ends are either knotted with the ends of the two threads or knotted with the adjacent row. If stitching the undulating lines, you may want to mark the fabric lightly with a pencil line as a guide or use a vanishing fabric marker. As you can see in the blue and white piece pictured, I've created random straight lines to stitch. You can either crease the lines with your thumbnail or take the fabric to the ironing board and crease lines with the iron. Here I've creased the fabric and stitched close to the fold making sure I haven't stitched into the threads as I cross over previous stitched lines. Silk dyed with navy ProChem washfast acid dye. In this piece I've started with ori-nui stitched random lines and then stitched a second row stitches making a bolder line of stitching. Cotton dyed with deep navy Procion MX dye. Above you can see the difference in color between the two sample pieces; silk dyed with navy ProChem washfast acid dye and cotton dyed with deep navy Procion MX dye. Dye-Na-Flow on wet & dry cotton. I did a little experimenting last week with some of my mokume stitched pieces and two types of fabric paint. The first was Jacquard's Dye-Na-Flow. Working with narrow strips of cotton 5" x 12", I folded the bottom up 4" so that I could see the difference between stitching through two layers and just one layer of fabric as you can see at the top sections of the two pieces. The piece on the left was pre-soaked in water and the Dye-Na-Flow was painted on rather heavily. You can see how the paint did soak into the creases somewhat. Though I'm not exactly sure why, it could be that the pigments in this paint are smaller than the dye particles found in a true dye. The piece on the right was painted on dry fabric. The results were rather blotchy. Not sure if I'd consider either method a success. Cotton painted with Speedball Fabric Screenprinting Ink I liked the results of the Speedball Fabric Screenprinting Ink best. It was lightly painted on the top of the pleats, dry fabric. Above you can see the difference between stitching through two layers of fabric (piece on the left) and stitching through one layer of fabric (piece on the right). Even though the rows of stitching are approximately the same distance apart on each piece of PFD cotton fabric, the resulting pattern varies. Stitching through two layers results in a bolder pattern as the two layers are bulkier to stitch through. The pattern created by stitching through one layer is finer, more delicate. They both have interesting qualities. I always find it amazing that just a tiny knot can produce such a defined resist. Cotton dyed with deep navy MX Procion stitched through two layers, mokume. The piece above was stitched through two layers. The dark areas that divide the piece were created by skipping across the fabric while stitching the rows. See image below. The half on the left was the top layer and the half on the right the "back" side. The rectangles on the right were caught up more in the gathers than those on the left side. I might have had better luck if I had marked my fabric before stitching. My lines of stitching the row of "rectangles" aren't very straight. Maybe that was my intention:) Below is another piece where I've randomly skipped areas while stitching mokume resulting in scattered dark areas. Tips and Reminders: 1. After stitching and drawing up all the threads, lightly spray the fabric with water to swell the fabric and thread making it easier to pull up the threads a bit more and tie the knots. 2. Soak the piece in warm water 30 minutes to an hour before dyeing to get a better resist. 3. I measure the amount of thread needed for a row and cut several pieces ahead of time. 4. Some who hand stitch like to have a pin cushion with needles pre-threaded and ready for the next row. I prefer to use the same needle which I don't cut off until I have the next piece of thread in my hand. If I cut it off before I'm ready to thread it again, I can never remember where I've put it. 5. I keep a small "Go Bag" with my necessary supplies for stitching to take along when I know I'll be waiting in a doctor's office, a passenger in rush hour traffic, or catching up with a relative on a speaker phone call. Nothing wrong with multi-tasking in these situations. Right? Japanese Larch stitched shibori. So, one more post coming with one more shibori resist stitch technique. This one is called the Japanese Larch. Hope you will join me next week on the 30th. I'll be announcing the winner of one of my shibori pillows on August 31st. Just make a comment below to be included in the drawing.
Shibori is the umbrella term that refers to a variety of Japanese resist dyeing techniques. Many of them can be either incredibly simple or quite intricate, depending on your choices. This is definitely the case with nui shibori, or stitched shibori, which uses a simple running stitch, which is then tightened and bou
Nui Shibori (Stitching Dye Resist) Video How To
Ideas for you to explore and learn in guntai shibori patterns, using multiple shibori techniques to create varied stitched shibori designs.
Three rewarding shibori stitch resist designs to make. Simple ori-nui patterns suitable for the complete beginner to shibori. Easy and effective.
Creative Stitched Shibori a book by Annabel Wilson Discovering shibori has been a life changing moment for me. I adore the rich history and timeless beauty of these textiles. I began my shibori journey nearly 20 years ago after I […]
Stitch resist shibori lends itself to making natural forms and patterns and particularly to these ammonite shapes. Learn how to make 3 designs.
Explore this shibori stitch technique called guntai shibori. Lovely design ideas to inspire you from Annabel Wilson of Townhill Studio.
Step by step instructions and illustrations for a making a shibori celandine flower. This many petalled flower is a simple and pattern that you can create.
Shows you how to use shibori fabrics to create beautiful shibori quilted jackets. With suggestions for shibori patterns suitable for a jacket.
The complete guide to shibori dyeing, packed with techniques, designs and inspiration This bestseller contains all the information a beginner will need to get started – including tips on dyeing in small spaces and a guide to all the necessary health and safety considerations – but is also packed with innovative techniques and inspiring designs […]
Step by step guidance on how to combine shibori techniques. Helpful hints about the best order to work different shibori stitches.
Showing you some of the wonderful and inspiring work that was done on the recent week long fully immersive shibori workshop retreat in Cornwall
Explore this shibori stitch technique called guntai shibori. Lovely design ideas to inspire you from Annabel Wilson of Townhill Studio.
Plastic template to mark fabric for Shibori Stitching.
Unique hand dyed indigo Shibori denim fabric bundle in lovely designs. This fabric comes from a white pair of denim jeans which I have reclaimed and dyed using the Japanese technique of Shibori, which is achieved by folding, tyeing and resist dyeing. The result is lovely unique fabric for all sewing projects! This is a pack of 5 different sizes, 3 large and 2 small, I have shown the sizes in the photo. I have included larger pieces which are great for larger projects such as bags, cushions etc . The pieces still have seams and ragged edges which I leave on as my customers say they add character to the fabric! All fabric is hand dyed by me, is washed, ironed and ready to use. May be further washed separately in cool water to prevent colour loss. Thank you for looking!
Some simple stitching ideas to create your own cornus kousa flower in stitch resit shibori. Find easy instructions and images.
Some simple stitching ideas to create your own shibori starfish in stitch resit shibori. Find easy instructions and images.
Enjoy exploring these 3 stitched shibori techniques to make fun spots and squares in shibori. Step by step instructions to guide you.
Ideas for you to explore and learn in guntai shibori patterns, using multiple shibori techniques to create varied stitched shibori designs.
Showing you the wonderful and inspiring shibori flowers that were done on the recent week long fully immersive shibori retreat in Cornwall run by me, Annabel Wilson and organised by Proper Crafty. Still have more to tell in a future blog!
