I seem to have a thing about circles this year!

 
Slow stitching the last of 4 textile scrolls. Eco dyed vintage wool blanket and linen or cotton; hand stitched. 

Slow Fashion Show

  

I was madly finishing my entries for this today and just made it to the post office in time. Should be a great event – can’t wait!

Click here to find out more about this exciting event.

Transformation

 
This upcycled pure silk top was pale pink originally; steamed for 2 hours after layering with red rhododendron flowers and red onion skins. The applique fabric was dyed in purple carrot water + alum, then layered with leaves and brown onion skins and steamed for 1.5 hours. Both were wrapped around a rusty trampoline spring.

Size – S 

Getting ready …

… to hand stitch some appliqué circles – silk top, silk appliqué, silk thread.

 
This top was pale pink originally; steamed for 2 hours after dipping in tea, then layering with red rhododendron flowers and red onion skins. The applique fabric was dyed in purple carrot water + alum, then layered with leaves and brown onion skins and steamed for 1.5 hours. Both were wrapped around a rusty trampoline spring.

Taking my time over this one!

 
Hand sewn top-stitching and appliqué – eco dyed circles, silk thread and wool remnants. Another addition to my eco fashion range @gonerustic …