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Thursday, February 24, 2011

"Farmhouse Romance"

So here it is....my apron that was inspired from the current issue of Apronology. Thanks to sweet magnolia farm......she had wonderful samples....I have so many antique linens that I will be making more aprons....

Apronology.....

Currently in the newstand.....check it out...this issue has some great apron ideas....lots of vintage samples....and I have been wanting to make an apron from my antique linens...

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Eco-Colour

Here is the book!!! Check it out if you have a chance. India Flint does natural dying with plants that are native to where you live. You will be amazed at the colors you can get from your own backyard!

Fiber Art meets garden....

OK....so what else can we do with our Garden....yes natural dying with flowers and vegetable leaves....it's called "hapa-zome"....it's simple...beating colour into cloth...."leaf dye"....I hammered some carrot leaves, dill, cilantro, petunias, and geraniums.....how cool is this...inspiration comes from a great book by India Flint..Eco Colour...

How does your Garden Grow?

I can't believe that I am living off the land!!! We have a garden! It has been amazing.....we have onions, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, spinach, carrots and tomatoes....