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Blogroll

  • Alice Fox Print, stitch and weave using rust and found objects
  • Anu Völp Felt in lovely organic forms, textures and colours
  • Clasheen Wonderful 3D work in felt
  • Contemporary basketry Concepts, forms, materials, techniques, and processes related to basketry
  • Daily Japanese Textile A real treasure trove of gorgeous delights
  • Felt by Zed Fascinating experiments with felt, and excellent photographic tutorials
  • Felting, stitching and embellishing fibres Generous author, teacher and felter Chrissie Day’s blog
  • Fiona Duthie Inspiring felting ideas
  • Ito de Shibori in indigo and other dyes
  • Japanese Textile Workshops Wonderful insight into Japanese textile traditions, from a Canadian living in Japan
  • Jennifer E Moss Gorgeous work with felt, weaving and natural dyes
  • John's Attic A goldmine of information on Japanese textiles and techniques
  • Living to Work – Working to Live Textile enthusiast Hilary shares her passion – when she has time!
  • Momiji Studio Shibori, indigo and quilting – what’s not to like?
  • My Recycled Bags Blog about crocheting with plastic bags and other recycled materials
  • Narablog Superb examples of Japanese dyeing, including shibori
  • Nuno Felt Designs Nancy E Schwab’s blog contains some excellent tips on nuno design and technique
  • Permutations in fibre Ruth Lane’s fascinating felting experiments
  • Shibori Girl Adventures in shibori, indigo, silk and Japan
  • Stitch in Science Quilting, dyeing, stitching and other textile treats
  • Textile Trails Repository of information on traditional textils in Asia
  • The Felting and Fiber Studio Four felters from different countries in one place
  • Threadborne Wendy Fe’s inspiring blog on natural dyeing and ecoprinting
  • Travels in Textiles Thoughtful exhibition reviews and info on Indian textiles
  • Wool Love – Functional Fiber Art Creative, innovative felt

Admire

  • Amy Nguyen Stunning shibori accessories
  • Andrea Graham Wonderful sculptural felt
  • Anna Gunnarsdóttir Icelandic felt artist – her shells are amazing
  • Anne Honeyman Beautiful delicate vessels made entirely from machine embroidery on soluble fabric
  • Barbara Rogers Textiles Shibori with an Australian twist
  • Bloomfelt Extraordinary theatrical, sculptural felt
  • Dagmar Binder Fantastic sculptural felt pieces
  • FeltedPleasure Exactly what it says
  • Frank Connet Shibori textiles – and metal sculpture
  • Gillian Royal Fabulous felt vessels
  • Irit Dulman Felter producing astonishing effects
  • J Paul Fennell Woodturning Art Not textiles – but wonderful vessel forms
  • JA Felt Fabulous felt textures by Janice Arnold
  • Joan Morris Stunning shibori techniques combined with painting, printing and metal
  • Livemaster Great collection of ideas from Russian felters
  • Meredith Woolnough Beautiful, delicate embroidery inspired by nature
  • Michelle Griffiths Shibori pleats, folds, ties and stitch without the dye
  • Ricketts Indigo Superlative handwoven and dyed indigo
  • Shelley Jones Jewelry Fantastic felt jewellery
  • Stephanie Metz Great felt abstract organic forms
  • Strong Felt Very creative combinations of felt and stitch
  • Suzusan Great shibori forms and patterns
  • Thierry Martenon Wonderful organic woodcarvings
  • Ulrike von Kutzleben-Hausen Intriguing combination of felt and shibori
  • Yukako Sorai Amazing layers of colourful felt

Ecoprinting

Photo: The Kitcheners

ecoprint-robbinia-sycamore-3

Cranesbill leaves

Dock flowers

Sycamore seeds

sumac beret

maple dress

felt vessels ecoprinted with eucalyptus

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