The museum itself had some beautiful Indigenous weavings though so it was worth the visit.
Here're four quilts that were constructed by my mom that're available. The first three are smaller-sized quilts for hanging on the wall as decoration, and the 4th one is a really large one made up of over 1,000 pieces of fabric that can easily fit a king-sized bed. Message me if you like any of these and'd like to invite one into your home! Theyre all affordable
Here's a made by my mom that's available, it is a nice large size, 57x57in(145x145cm) great for a sofa or twin bed
Here's a handmade quilt that was made by my mom that's available, check it out. If youd like to invite this one into your home, get in touch with me, it's available! Perfect for a country home style interior!
"Fast fashion firms prepare for EU crackdown on waste mountain"
"Clothes made from recycled textiles are emerging in Europe, highlighting new business opportunities that also reduce the industry's environmental footprint."
This is a quilt that was constructed by my very talented mom, she has been making quilts for many years and does fabulous stuff. This one measures 57x57in(145x145cm). Anyone out there that'd love to brighten up their interior with this one, please let me know! It's easy for my mom to box it up + send it to you.
Step inside Magdalena Abakanowicz's forest of woven sculptures Tate
Today in Labor History September 1, 1934: A strike began in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as part of a national movement to obtain a minimum wage for textile workers. The strike lasted until September 23, and involved more than 420,000 workers, with three of them being killed in the actions.
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100 percent of used In the end, it's all about finding the right process. and have shown that a new testing routine can be used to spin high-quality from recycled fibers.
100 percent of used In the end, it's all about finding the right process. and have shown that a new testing routine can be used to spin high-quality from recycled fibers.
Clothing & Textiles Recycling -
This Is One Of The Oldest Pieces Of Cloth In The World And It's Made Of Bast Fibers! - Ancient Pages
Worlds Largest Quilting Needle in Paducah, Kentucky
A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.
Do I need another raw sheep fleece in my life Not really! But I just bought another one. I may have a problem, but at least my problem helps support small-scale local farmers
Here below's an assortment of four quilts that were created by my mom. The first 3 are decorative wall hanging quilts the 4th is a really large one, big enough to easily fit a king-sized bed. If anyone out there would like to invite one of these gorgeous pieces of textile art into their home, please reach out to me!
Colorful textiles in Laos.Stanfield's factory has been a mainstay in Truro since 1856
Developing and manufacturing the first cardigans in Canada, Stanfield's also became famous for their warm, long underwear, or "long johns", with their famous drop seat.
Their brand and quality of product soon became noteworthy during the Klondike gold rush, as their unshrinkable and durable underwear became a necessity in the cold of the north
Der Sessel ist fertig! Der selbstgenhte Bezugsstoff macht sich doch gut. Mehr Fotos knnt ihr auf meinem Blog sehen.
I finished the project - at last! Though the chair is approximately 150 years old it now looks quite trendy. It even has a pocket on the rear side of the backrest! You can see more pictures on my blog.
Nessa is checking out my first attempt at
Here below's a selection of four of the decorative wall hanging quilts made by my mom that're available. All of them are affordable and affordable as well. Please feel free to reach out to me if you like any of these and'd like to have some more info. Very easy to order!
"UKRI commits 6m to enhance circular fashion"
Since the 19th century (1820), the Garn factory has been hand-weaving silks using Jacquard looms that work with punched cards
Their fabrics have adorned palaces, and have served ecclesiastical purposes for years, although today, the vast majority of their rich fabrics made locally and known as "espolines", shape the regional costumes of many people participating in the festival of Las Fallas of
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Crochet in front of the telly
Some small dyed pieces I did today to sell for visible mending.
Not finished yet, but the fabric for a new front door curtain. I first dyed it with Osage orange chips from a farmer/woodworker/artist friend in Kansas, then today overdyed with indigo. I love how hippie it looks.
Any textile people have advice for dyeing fabric I want to dye a sheet set that's an awkward color. 100% cotton. I'm trying to gauge how well the dye will cover the existing color, and I want a kind that won't fade or rub off onto everything else. I've seen recs for fiber reactive but also don't want anything too complex to work with. I'd appreciate any recs!
Design Milk : Brooklinen x Zoe Schlacter Collaborate on Bold Bedding Collection
Tomorrow's textile talk, free and over Zoom, is "Sewing & Survival: Native American Quilts From 1880 - 2022", Wednesday, August 16, 2pm EDT. "A look at iconic Hopi quilts, Navajo story quilts and one of the oldest known Indigenous quilts," hosted by the International Quilt Museum.
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Dezeen : Materials "have so much more to give" says Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum
Independence Day 2023: The textiles showcased in the Google Doodle are a testament to the collective craftsmanship of skilled artisans, cultivators, weavers, dyers, printers, and embroiderers.
These're two quilts that were constructed by my mom that were purchased a few weeks ago by a gentleman in Michigan. I have other quilts made by her that're available! Message me if you need a quilt!
Here below is a selection of four that my mom created the first 3 are decorative wall hanging quilts and the 4th one is a really large one made up of over 1,000 pieces of fabric stitched together and is large enough to fit a king-sized bed. If you are interested in one of these, please reach out to me!
This textiles thing is harder than it looks. Making a pattern is definitely a good way to start, helps me think about the process a bit better. I have, of course, realised that my first attempt at a pattern is bin fodder.
An aesthetic sense & feel for color, shape & pattern is required when working with a mixture of textiles in an environment. Especially challenging when its not a coordinated collection. This is an eclectic set up thats well done. annaspiro
These quaint little fishing towns are so deeply entwined in the trade - local shipping companies got rich by trading slaves, the whole hinterland was engaged in weaving cotton cloth (called indienne) which was in turn sold to traders. Last photo shows the distributed all over the region in which was woven into in the workshop system.
Nbd I finished this apron in a few hours (6)
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I *needed* a big curtain to hang across this doorway in my apartment.
I *wanted* to use up as much of these blue scraps left over from an old sheet & duvet cover.
I managed to use up almost all of both!
Sometimes things just work out perfectly like that. Well, I say perfectly -- one side has a folded hem & the others have straight grain binding -- but you barely notice. That's perfect enough!