https://littleboxes.net/fiber-arts daily 1.0 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1657207154797-IXXU12RDEUO1HZ4B6G14/image.jpg Fiber Arts - String Quilt Square 2022. String quilting method, cotton fabric. This was part of a MICA Quilt Club commission from the Reginald F Lewis Museum. The quilt was made using fabrics containing the museum’s colors of red, yellow, and black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1657207154797-IXXU12RDEUO1HZ4B6G14/image.jpg Fiber Arts - String Quilt Square 2022. String quilting method, cotton fabric. This was part of a MICA Quilt Club commission from the Reginald F Lewis Museum. The quilt was made using fabrics containing the museum’s colors of red, yellow, and black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1657206432721-GDYZFBREGQRH8AMITO5K/image-asset.jpeg Fiber Arts - Remembering Place: The Demolition of Cab Calloway's Home 2022 Quilting & Embroidery, Cotton Fabric, Acrylic Paint Along with others in the MICA Quilt Club, the Reginald F Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD commissioned 2 quilts to be made commemorating black history in Baltimore & Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627931253856-EWJOCBBE1GV3T8V7R6U7/balance.jpg Fiber Arts - Balance, Our Endangered Planet Quilt, July 2021 Made for the “Our Endangered Planet Quilt,” as part of the MICA Quilt Club + AAQB project. Made with cotton and silk. Log cabin quilting, freehand embroidery. Part of the piece was made using fabrics dyed from avocado pits, marigold, and fresh indigo. Marigold and fresh indigo are from my garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624300721939-D3D53RSKCREX1ZEC90T9/image-asset.jpeg Fiber Arts - Cicada wing cyanotype test - pattern Cicada wings collected ethically off the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624300994278-Z27EZICA6URJOG7FS4ND/image-asset.png Fiber Arts - Cicada wing cyanotype, scattered Cicada wings collected ethically off the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624302375733-7IC3FG8NZ6F9DNIWY4XL/image-asset.png Fiber Arts - Cicada Brood X Wings - 6/2021 Cicada wings collected ethically off the ground. Wings left behind after birds had eaten their fill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627931179193-189F9EUE82K3A2DU2DC5/IMG_3311+3.jpeg Fiber Arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604461649-BJZ3WHFP3QZHTL6LJVZ6/01AA5870-804C-4F95-BA9F-71EA2564E660.JPG Fiber Arts - Guiding Stars Quilt, hexagon 2, MICA Quilt Club + AAQB Raffle Quilting, 2021 Hand sewn using English Paper Piecing method. Cotton fabric used from the sash of a bespoke garment made for my mother in Bermuda, 1969. Completed quilt can be seen here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604366325-QRC73YOJ363LD0HG24PH/MomHasStyle-1970sSateenBeltGuidingStar.jpg Fiber Arts - Guiding Stars Quilt, hexagon 2 - MICA Quilt Club + AAQB Raffle Quilting, 2021 Concept drawing and diamonds in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604359401-ALI46FJ3OGHZIVRG0G2Q/guidingstar1-front.jpg Fiber Arts - Guiding Stars Quilt, hexagon 1, MICA Quilt Club + AAQB Raffle Quilting, 2021 Hand stitched using English Paper Piecing. Made from repurposed flannel and denim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621353391131-93BJFCTTG9DZBYVLULVJ/image-asset.jpeg Fiber Arts - Hope and Gratitude Quilt Square - MICA Quilt Club + AAQB Raffle Quilt Project, 2020-2021 Cotton Fabric. Hand sewn reverse applique and embroidery techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692569688-YGN1JPTEON4S0ZJGTCGW/Untitled_Artwork.png Fiber Arts - Hope and Gratitude Quilt Square - MICA Quilt Club + AAQB Raffle Quilt Project, 2020-2021 Concept collage using photography, and the Procreate App. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621355175223-KW97WOB4ZYQGVP9PBEQM/image-asset.jpeg Fiber Arts - Custom Dress Form, 2021 Bootstrap Fashions custom dress form pattern. Machine sewn. Cotton canvas, batting, foam, cardboard, zippers, and dress form stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621355429377-K9B0JH874KR6ZYY1Y7VQ/image-asset.jpeg Fiber Arts - Fielder Shirt, 2021 Customized Merchant and Mills pattern (bust dart adjustment). Cotton ribbing, wool/linen double cloth. Machine sewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699686831-1A0IM6JPY72BSQCOLE35/IMG_1682.jpeg Fiber Arts - Snake Door Warmer, 2020 Improvized pattern. Cotton fabric, machine and hand sewn. Minimal embroidery. Filling contains buckwheat hulls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604239263-ED421QXXU9FLUZ4U4LVB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-10+at+11.06.32+AM.png Fiber Arts - Shibori Scarf, 2020 Silk fabric. Acid dyes. Wood blocks, clothes pins, clamps. Part of MICA’s Staff Professional Development Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695486815-DY2Y53E3MH1YEZVKNQNI/Vertebral-FinalProject+2.jpg Fiber Arts - Vertebral, 2019 Two panels hung and offset. One panel is an abstraction of the body’s skeletal and neurological processes. The other is of a pattern used to evoke vertebral movement through the use of network drafting. Woven on an eight harness floor loom. Needle felting, embroidery, double cloth pocket, double cloth with pick-up, macrame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624300186041-ZB0U84KQDGUEAYAJWXHN/image-asset.png Fiber Arts - Avocado skin dye bath on PFD cotton fabric 6/20/21 - Natural Dye Experiments Notes: The plant material was originally 1/2 WOF. Fabric accordion-folded on the diagonal, and bundled with 6 lengths of string. Dye bath was heated below boiling for an hour, and then left for an 8 hour soak/cool down. I used a soya binder with some aluminum foil for “extra mordanting.” I think I’m going to stick with only using soya for fresh leaf indigo dyeing on cellulosics going forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695490806-YU1D1L6UCLMQDJA6S6N5/Vertebral-FinalProject+4.jpg Fiber Arts - Vertebral, detail of spine, 2019 Needle felting, double cloth insert, macrame, embroidery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695490915-6RK1TPDG9S5EAH91E6BF/Vertebral-FinalProject+3.jpg Fiber Arts - Vertebral, detail, 2019 Close-up detail of network drafted pattern. Wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695492974-J888UY2QB1O38RMJXX3X/Vertebral-FinalProject+5.jpg Fiber Arts - Vertebral, iWeaveIt App Chart, 2019 Network-drafted chart made using the iWeaveIt App. This is an 8 shaft, 8 treadle pattern over 57 ends x 126 picks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695492660-XOEIR87FAVUHV7VRQU3H/Vertebral-FinalProject+6.jpg Fiber Arts - Vertebral, Felted Vertebra, 2019 Needle felted. Wool fiber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604252821-1GIQ2XNAEA09LTD7WDT4/Screen+Shot+2020-12-10+at+11.07.08+AM.png Fiber Arts - Vertebral, Profile of 2 vertebra with disk, 2019 Needle felted. Wool fiber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604205642-OTEJ2XLXVFZFVZEG8B8E/IMG_20191120_201214.jpg Fiber Arts - Vertebral, Drop Spun Yarn, 2019 Wool fibers spun for the weaving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692526847-BK9FFHZRXZKN6Z7BFD9H/IMG_20191120_210654.jpeg Fiber Arts - Hand-spun yarn, 2019 Yarn spun using a drop spindle. Wool fiber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695472376-SGIXBKV28F1U0MLX30KB/IkatProject-SundayReference+7.jpg Fiber Arts - Ikat & Warp Painting Project, Completed, 2019 Cotton, Procion Dyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695471937-H8XX7HPLUT54J86DIZNI/IkatProject-SundayReference+6.jpg Fiber Arts - Ikat & Warp Painting Project on Loom, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604254711-RAYP4B39IHQ9JT7796MB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-10+at+11.07.34+AM.png Fiber Arts - Ikat & Warp Painting Project, lift plan and threading, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695459571-F7A4KMBTUZDXNPPEB128/IkatProject-SundayReference+4.jpg Fiber Arts - Ikat & Warp Painting Project - Warp bundles before dressing loom, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695457928-93KHG394R0WOE2BVX997/IkatProject-SundayReference+3.jpg Fiber Arts - Ikat & warp painting project - WIP - Ikat wraps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620695405702-4EX6DBBH4MW54EENE9R1/IkatProject-SundayReference+2.jpg Fiber Arts - Ikat & Warp Painting Project - Dye plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620697845642-IBFGSG280JSE3P0OH3ID/IkatProject-SundayReference+1.jpg Fiber Arts - Ikat & Warp Painting Project, Studies, 2019 Ink on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692523394-CQ1Y7U2FWGOA9MVM7TH8/IMG_20191005_212509.jpeg Fiber Arts - Twill Variation Sample Project, 2019 Cotton yarns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620697982916-K6UALZ0H3BWSY42ZIXC6/Screen+Shot+2020-12-10+at+11.08.06+AM.png Fiber Arts - Alternative Material Weaving Project, 2019 Linen warp. EL wire, crayons, melted crayon wax, bubble wrap, wire, artist tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604190821-NH0FS2N7UW8C5L4OWMIU/IMG_1727.jpg Fiber Arts - Texture scapes, 2019 Original project was to weave a continuous length of fabric, experimenting with weave patterns, different materials, etc. I recreated it into a wall hanging that emphasizes the topography of weaving. Wool, cotton, silk, steel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692528493-RUDY0WQG77UTJ3NJL1G4/IMG_20200418_235431_914.jpeg Fiber Arts - Fabric Masks, 2020 Mask examples of the work I did for the Baltimore Masketeers, and commissions from friends and family. Included filter pockets. 100% Quilters Cotton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692519756-68QIIVCENQJXQF082U40/IMG_0840.jpeg Fiber Arts - Wiksten Haori, 2019 Reversible Day-to-Night Wiksten Patterns Haori - Natural washed linen, and silver pigment printed linen. The pigment printed linen was sanded in areas to create a less polished/more distressed look. Hand and Machine sewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692517543-49WBIM69MIBCE7C6EW30/IMG_0820.jpeg Fiber Arts - Dry Oilcloth Canvas Bag, 2018/2019 Merchant and Mills Jack Tar Bucket Bag Pattern. Oilcloth. Cotton Canvas. Metal D rings, magnetic closure, rivets. Leather straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692511915-MOU0N5F0MJ4WRNVD297T/IMG_0441.jpeg Fiber Arts - Scout Tee with ruched sleeves, 2018 Modified Grainline Studios Scout Tee Pattern. Cotton Gauze Fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620698287832-A90BL1MSN8XXAYEVBO6Z/IMG_3375.jpeg Fiber Arts - Skiff Hat, 2017 Brooklyn Tweed Skiff Hat Pattern, No pom/brim variation. Wool yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696526623-EV9KHO8KIQH84ICCTT5H/IMG_3263.jpeg Fiber Arts - Carbeth Sweater, 2017 Kate Davies Designs Carbeth Sweater Pattern. Wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691989921-B3OT022500KYYBWTPXNU/IMG_1908.jpeg Fiber Arts - Featherweight Vest, 2017 Merchant and Mills Garment Workbook Pattern. Twill fabric acted like denim. Sized up to wash down to my size, creating a denim-wash look. Cotton dot dobby twill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691969977-1RC5GLBT9E3ED48BQNH7/IMG_0452.jpeg Fiber Arts - Halloween Costume, Pika-Bowie, 2016 Self-drafted hat pattern with brown corners appliqué. Wool yarn. Face paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691969059-8QB5SC2ME6EMT7MFFOFS/IMG_1177.jpeg Fiber Arts - Reflective Friendship Bracelet Neon Yellow and Neon Orange DMC embroidery floss & Reflective Yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691973384-VTXM3IOIZNZMPW8PHPVF/IMG_1232.jpeg Fiber Arts - Socks, 2016 Purl Soho Pattern. Magic loop toe-up method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691966487-U13L9CHH030TN385QMHI/IMG_0672.jpeg Fiber Arts - Denim Twill Tie & Pocket Square, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604120161-EBOGY00ULZ7G1A1QM569/IMG_0347.jpg Fiber Arts - Cotton Ties with Strawberry Thief lining, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620751744662-36VVGLJUG511PJHQ6FPK/IMG_3864.jpeg Fiber Arts - Cashmere and Cotton Tie, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604125446-HMIR8ABUVA2CFWR9WY9O/IMG_0353.jpg Fiber Arts - Drawn Thread Embroidered Handkerchief, 2015 Linen. Hand sewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696519660-91XKEE0V7IIDKL8H3BF6/IMG_0382.jpeg Fiber Arts - Dash Embroidered Shawl, 2015 Linen fabric and DMC embroidery floss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621471496399-635GYILAC8ZXLP80SDZC/IMG_2954.jpeg Fiber Arts - Coraline Costume, 2015 Handmade sweater & firefly hair clip. Used spirit gum to temporarily glue a giant button to my eye. Denim jeggings and docs from 1995. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621471477262-TAPRTIG6MRILKJ2DVQRB/IMG_2890.jpg Fiber Arts - Coraline Sweater, 2015 Self-drafted cut and sew “sweater”, dyed blue and then painted with watered down metallic fabric paint. Leftover CVC jersey knit from office sample room. Got heather effect by dyeing with a reactive dye so the polyester content stayed a grey color. Machine Sewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621471523072-F7L3BP2BS7Y1D8MFRKSA/IMG_2887.jpeg Fiber Arts - Coraline Costume Sweater, 2015 Progress image of sweater before stars were applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691946854-62ZN7O0QGZZL0RX29L0N/IMG_1601.jpeg Fiber Arts - Wurm Hat, 2011 Wurm Pattern using Wool/Silk blend yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604264802-WE4FINS8H1WZDIC5DYN9/Screen+Shot+2020-12-10+at+11.12.44+AM.png Fiber Arts - Lamb Hat for Nathair, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692573891-9NPHZY3235NHUFLUOOSC/tumblr_mrrowvWbuo1qz4rlso1_500_medium2.jpeg Fiber Arts - Elephants baby hat for Julian Hand knit. Superwash Merino. Fair Isle pattern drafted in Excel using conditional formatting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696511693-GPL4BTGFYECVUMYEOI1F/IMG_1483.jpeg Fiber Arts - Winter-themed cowl, 2015 Wool. Hand knit. Improvised knitting pattern, fair isle drafted in Excel using conditional formatting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691962112-JCYCCUE0YF2GDJ4N0X68/IMG_1447.jpeg Fiber Arts - Winter Theme Cowl, 2015 Excel screenshot of fair isle pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620692461026-AL9ZGC965H007KSU5730/10932482_682176761894980_1779708117_n_medium2.jpg Fiber Arts - Lauren Sweater, 2014 Hand Knit. Adapted from a Weaver Knits pattern. Superwash merino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696432773-UJNBKFHQF9CR08X2AKCF/IMG_0297.jpeg Fiber Arts - Daybreak Shawl, 2013 Hand knit Stephen West pattern. Superwash merino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696761824-Z5RSSH48X5RQWID7SG3U/IMG_0302.jpeg Fiber Arts - Daybreak Shawl, 2013 Shawl detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620752058983-JQ10PWUQXJDPKA4KB8QM/IMG_1419.jpeg Fiber Arts - Cycling Sweater with Reflective Detailing, 2013 Machine Knit. Wool & Reflective Yarn plated in stripes. Self-drafted and fully fashioned sweater pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696472841-EJG502HH2L3QOR97LGER/IMG_3657.jpeg Fiber Arts - Cycling Sweater with Reflective Detailing, 2013 Swatch gauge & pattern notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696471142-N503H2HJO0V6RHQ9P9TY/IMG_0041.jpeg Fiber Arts - Cycling Sweater with Reflective Detailing, 2013 Concept Drawing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696447981-33GL06N09ALDXGUW5U2P/IMG_2861.jpeg Fiber Arts - Dog Sweater Commissioned for Groucho, 2012 Commissioned dog sweater design for a small dog named Groucho. The owner wanted to emphasize his love for Troy, NY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696448250-IW21BIGZELS9XAL53VEF/IMG_2860.jpeg Fiber Arts - Dog Sweater Commissioned for Groucho, 2012 Flat design before making it into a sweater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691953892-JKFFYL937HGKECSERYF5/IMG_2834.jpeg Fiber Arts - Dog Sweater Commissioned for Groucho, 2012 Fair Isle pattern developed in Excel using conditional formatting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696417706-W5PFLA6Q74HDIFCTSS2F/5743960001_4d215327aa_o.jpeg Fiber Arts - Overlay tunic dress, 2011 Lisel Dress pattern by Cocoknits. Linen yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604117040-0L5JK6I4NQ8GCTWOZAO1/4149534396_0a63b836eb_o.jpg Fiber Arts - Felted Light Experiment, 2008 Needle felted wool fiber sculpted into a cocoon like shape, stuffed with polyfill and large individual LED lights taped to watch batteries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604106115-9S5R1I5DK7AGI2CYSEBQ/2625754896_03d160e9ac_o.jpg Fiber Arts - Applique Owl-Bot Pillow, Front Piece, 2008 I don’t have an example of the finished pillow, but this was a design for a baby pillow. The concept was a small pillow that had an appliquéd owl on one side, and the head of a Transformer on the other side. The shape happened to work on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621463774949-IPAXHPDMHRD1EFQLBZ4Z/2231477336_9324a7310d_o.jpg Fiber Arts - Index/Thumb Articulated Glove Hand knit glove, completed. Self-drafted pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696415474-JNMN3M4SA1LR1U2DFFBB/2104349539_e602f01741_o.jpeg Fiber Arts - Index/Thumb Articulated Glove, 2006 Example of glove in progress from palm viewpoint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691949082-NQIGDOWJXWG21U0XZYQ8/2105128534_930f1c1ce7_o.jpeg Fiber Arts - Index/Thumb Articulated Glove, 2006 Example of glove in progress, back of hand viewpoint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620698748350-NO22EE3EWH6EO4NQ9WOK/2093016385_5a1679696e_o_2.jpeg Fiber Arts - Children's Comfort Pillow Concept, 2004 Concept piece for architectural studio assignment to make a light. The idea was to make a comfort pillow for children in the event they wake up at night. The soft light and warmth of the pillow was intended to be soothing. Hand knitted pillow external cover. Light pink wool yarn. Zippered internal sack made up of projection voile and stuffed with fiber fill, plastic bead pellets, and rope light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620604091921-SH5QWDGGFY6HL9IFT7K6/221535253_1c9f5daefe_o.jpg Fiber Arts - Stuffed Toy, 2007 Self-drafted hand knitting pattern. Wool. Needle felted heart, eyes and mouth. https://littleboxes.net/other-projects daily 0.75 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699000394-SABRNRY1L0IWJETPDFQ6/2899280568_691b6c05d6_o.jpeg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry - New York CityRacks Bike Rack Competition, 2008 In collaboration with Lynne Opper— designed and developed concept equally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699000394-SABRNRY1L0IWJETPDFQ6/2899280568_691b6c05d6_o.jpeg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry - New York CityRacks Bike Rack Competition, 2008 In collaboration with Lynne Opper— designed and developed concept equally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620748674356-DL5KFRLU4DN427PR7RVD/2899280602_e21f843dd9_o.jpg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620748693643-C4UBSWO5UQ5JIKBOR7LA/2899280584_49f54a41b3_o.jpg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699018134-X9YX42V5AWTL9JWZ62W8/2899280598_796a073644_o.jpeg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620748705532-U7T4E1ILNXTLFOY56CYU/2899280582_5cc8e656de_o.jpg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699017937-WV8QVY5CY132D9SU0A21/2899280574_0160c340ea_o.jpeg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620748827361-JY7YRX8BKKEN6EJFSXJH/2898441915_efc05f4e5e_o.jpg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620748836167-7POIMMUR2A10XKNUJJI4/2898441923_aaa46ef53e_o.jpg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620748846162-MAZDF7DHN8Q5XLW60T5B/2898441927_4f50c4750f_o.jpg 2008 NYC CityRacks Entry https://littleboxes.net/works-in-progress daily 0.75 2021-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632946541077-25O634694LWR5LXE4W8O/65456772402__E0FD5103-DE39-4C7B-AC83-43EF3B0D2760.jpg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - muslin for Halloween costume, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632946541077-25O634694LWR5LXE4W8O/65456772402__E0FD5103-DE39-4C7B-AC83-43EF3B0D2760.jpg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - muslin for Halloween costume, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632946541710-RRXP3NY1OKAZCA9V73M6/IMG_3705.jpg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Halloween costume 2021, materials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621441322552-OHZFHNUJL9ADL8RBEFI4/DSC_0298.JPG Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621457390630-I05RRRSXW0NPJP803E5I/linen%2Bvest.jpg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Tuxedo-style Vest / Tank Pattern made from an old garment and adjustments pending for fit. Hand and machine sewn. Linen printed with metallic pigment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621459222394-1W4GPKXLN6FY9273I3Y5/DSC_0324.JPG Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Houlland Hap / Lace Shawl Donna Smith Designs Pattern. Wool yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621457535008-49NSXRVUX703AOCSR7KF/in%2Bprogress%2B-%2Bweaving.jpg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Weaving WIP Woven on a rigid heddle loom, the final product will most likely be a fulled sculpture and lit sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621457554049-FNYASQ79GX4EEWFPXFRE/in%2Bprogress-%2Btop-down%2Bcardigan.jpg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Cardigan Using the Cardigan Pattern by Madder to make a custom top-down cardigan. Hand knitting. Wool yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621459354074-3KUN211FZIPW6RB6M7X5/in+progress-bathroom-mat.JPG Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Powder Room Rug Self-drafted knitting pattern. Yarn made from t-shirt factory waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621458344750-7W7WD774WFDC4ADX1EA6/knitting+in+the+round+sample.JPG Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Tubular Hat Self-drafted pattern where hat will be a tube of knitting, folded in on itself and secured at the top with a few invisible stitches. This is similar to machine made beanies, except knitted by hand. Superwash merino wool yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696528302-40JSPEXXOAGF650BXLAF/IMG_3517.jpeg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Summer T-Shirt Design Sketch for a hand knitted t-shirt pattern using Berocco Remix Light, a 100% recycled content yarn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620698378950-ALF8BCKXS8UMTLH4JDB4/IMG_3520.jpeg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Summer T-Shirt Design Pattern notes for the t-shirt design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620696531649-CL9DQOD3VTYTNFHKEDY8/IMG_3429.jpeg Works In Progress / Concepts / Ideas - Summer T-Shirt Design Swatch of Berroco Remix Light to determine gauge. https://littleboxes.net/textile-dev daily 0.75 2021-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620601242397-00GW5V7AWGX6TSNAYF48/image.jpg Textile Development Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596007375-QGQU1L3P4NGU3B3YI4J6/image-asset.jpeg Textile Development Portfolio - Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio Developed between 2011 - 2014, This is a portfolio of work demonstrating experience developing textiles using both industrial and hand knitting and weaving techniques. The portfolio also includes a capstone project and examples of work done color matching dye and costing fabric for production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596252885-JRSCW8BPLHAXZKR43WXK/mjd_portfolio_lowres+2.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Mood Board - Grit: A Fall Collection for the Urban Nomad A mood board sets the tone of a project— colors, textures, inspiration, and includes language that briefly explains the project as a whole. Notes: I fully acknowledge that I used some silly “hipster” terminology for thematic consistency. Photography Myself or Lucas Cometto (by permission). Locations: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, NY. Detroit, Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596251665-PXMO0QXMNEA7FARPA3G5/mjd_portfolio_lowres+3.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Grit Color Story With a mood board, comes a color story. The portfolio was originally a physical piece of work. Here you can see sets of colored thread, twisted into yarn hanks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596253360-TUQL7PT2EEHL0R8YLGC8/mjd_portfolio_lowres+4.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - V-bed knitting diagram Diagrams and instructions for a Dubied Hand Flat knitting machine. Dubieds are in the shape of an inverted V, allowing for a variety of ribbed and lace-like patterning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596255272-BCAKZPAMD3PLALMJPBH1/mjd_portfolio_lowres+5.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Sample: Knee High Socks Knitted sample using a v-bed knitting machine, along with the color repeat diagram. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596255887-ECUW9NMXAGUY80G32RNN/mjd_portfolio_lowres+6.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Warp knitting analysis - mesh Analysis only, using a standard microscope. Warp knitting machines were not available on the FIT campus for use or demonstration. Warp knitting machines produce generally rigid fabrics, unlike weft knits. These machines are used to make various kinds of mesh and lace-like materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596257417-UHZBSD6UE92G14S0810R/mjd_portfolio_lowres+7.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Hand-knit Bulky Wave Cable Pattern This pattern uses cabling techniques without using purl stitches for definition in order to create a wave-like landscape that creates air pockets for additional warmth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596259693-Q79690EYV859DLEAS4I9/mjd_portfolio_lowres+8.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Stoll Knitting Machine Sample 1 A net jacquard technique using a computer-programmable knitting machine. Software used is called Stoll M1 Plus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596261247-OLGH0M51GEIW8HJMKPGQ/mjd_portfolio_lowres+9.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Stoll Knitting Machine Sample 2 Similar to the first sample in technique, with an oldy but goody pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596261706-BHHGQ092Z10I3IOIUCGX/mjd_portfolio_lowres+10.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Weft Knitting Analysis, Details Weft knitting, or what most people think of as “knitting” is knitting done by hand or machine. All 3 samples are machine-knit. Most (but not all) cut and sew knit garments are made using some kind of circular knitting machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596262114-61RQBTAMLBPRFC830CWK/mjd_portfolio_lowres+11.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Weft Knitting Analysis, Sequence Diagrams Pattern analysis for weft knits using loop diagrams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596263670-F8PQN527YEE0SOKE6284/mjd_portfolio_lowres+12.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Woven Pattern 1, with colorways This shows the full setup for weaving a houndstooth fabric on a loom. Software used to develop rendering was Easy Weave and Dobby Pro. Note: There is no need to make a houndstooth this difficult. It can be done on a 4 harness loom. It was only done this way to accommodate the next woven pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596264050-M533MO97H1K46Y6S67TJ/mjd_portfolio_lowres+13.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Woven Pattern 2, with colorways I’m pretty sure this pattern was developed first before the houndstooth, and then the houndstooth had to adapt to the number of harnesses required to make this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596269731-M0MU5R6QLU8WPH3QL5MK/mjd_portfolio_lowres+14.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Analysis & Spec of Woven Fabric This includes a complete breakdown of an analysis done on a found piece of fabric, including what would be needed to reproduce it on an industrial loom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596265152-LI6JRVGISYU44S95D5YC/mjd_portfolio_lowres+15.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Analysis & Spec of Woven Fabric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596267181-1CVFIIK8QTHI1WDYDJ9F/mjd_portfolio_lowres+16.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Capstone Project, Denim Pant Development Product development in a group format with other students. Responsibilities included organizing, design, marketing, and task delegation. Tag designs were exclusively my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596267689-6EI1KEPVBJ0KA3R30WPI/mjd_portfolio_lowres+17.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Costing and Coverting Sheet The goal of this page is to demonstrate an ability to analyze a fabric, and put together a costing card for sourcing or direct manufacturing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620596268951-3J3S2JE847A3QKUWRJPJ/mjd_portfolio_lowres+18.jpg Textile Development Portfolio - Dyeing / Color Matching Samples The process of color matching a Pantone swatch started with guessing what dye colors were used and then adjusting lab dip to lab dip until a match was made. Note: The physical page had the original swatches and lab dip pieces. I scanned each piece individually and did not color correct them. https://littleboxes.net/textile-development-marketing-portfolio daily 0.75 2021-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689342070-BNKMVZLZWIGP82XMLOF7/image.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689177818-GXQ2ZEI2PDV3O1JXIKB2/mjd_portfolio_lowres+1.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689179281-5IJSR6AJRYFFEV0FJUNC/mjd_portfolio_lowres+2.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689179544-PMOJX3JSGQ47VVT2YOW6/mjd_portfolio_lowres+3.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689180935-LXCDA4O1A8SC86YR2OXW/mjd_portfolio_lowres+4.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689181804-CKJ9IMHUHZLG3Q1SGB7Z/mjd_portfolio_lowres+5.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689183247-5841QP41BQ6HTSLDZK2I/mjd_portfolio_lowres+6.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689183822-XW9B565QKZ70BGMH8PLC/mjd_portfolio_lowres+7.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689186586-4Q14RKNL7YETX08T5ZIR/mjd_portfolio_lowres+8.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689187311-QBFHQ6V8FG153JB3V01Z/mjd_portfolio_lowres+9.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689188203-IR22JHZ9CTQHOWXSOGCR/mjd_portfolio_lowres+10.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689188510-RDPCVD6DV80WNSZU3J77/mjd_portfolio_lowres+11.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689190170-FRT31GF2JQJAQHVG9WUG/mjd_portfolio_lowres+12.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689190440-S2V8K9LQAVL11H8J4Y0N/mjd_portfolio_lowres+13.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689196095-G0BUVW64JV1PGGW2IZYT/mjd_portfolio_lowres+14.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689192147-7TG7K4QK6ZUU5XSCFQR3/mjd_portfolio_lowres+15.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689192960-SR5ZJQO6RBJDL59HZTGX/mjd_portfolio_lowres+16.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689194346-72IF6DIWY9EDFAK55EU3/mjd_portfolio_lowres+17.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620689195057-KDDNAOYBZJI4KPHY9I4J/mjd_portfolio_lowres+18.jpg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691949411-H5F1QCJUEZ9BY9UY5WP5/IMG_2677.jpeg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620691952735-4ERJFZUX0F2LZZ6WO7ZL/IMG_2676.jpeg Textile Development & Marketing Portfolio https://littleboxes.net/photography daily 0.75 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699002569-DGUSTEX4QD05OXYPWCB7/2093007111_cd5cbe882d_o.jpeg Photography - The Asphyxiation Party. Troy, NY, 2001 A study in photojournalistic storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699002569-DGUSTEX4QD05OXYPWCB7/2093007111_cd5cbe882d_o.jpeg Photography - The Asphyxiation Party. Troy, NY, 2001 A study in photojournalistic storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620751216793-DZCCBZ2WL9OQPSJFVG30/129211814_6458912818_o.jpeg Photography - Carnival — Kicking ash / Onlookers in Mourning. Burgos, Spain, 2001 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620751215146-6JVDFK22TRLOA4ZSFV7V/129209394_61efdb5859_o.jpeg Photography - Insert coin to ride, 2003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620751213330-SN4UZRV2UNS5Q8PBIIMK/140114906_1196baccef_o.jpeg Photography - Spontaneous Portraiture, Seth, 2002 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620751216040-A9FTRLT2HCGLA6CO2EVK/2068864843_8a0f874c9a_o+2.jpeg Photography - Light studies, The Snowman. Troy, NY, 2003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620751217441-TFZV7GISUMYKDXZVKCO8/2068864845_a637cbddbb_o+2.jpeg Photography - Light studies, 9th Ave F Stop. Brooklyn, NY, 2003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699000233-3ZANNISYMYGCKVMXXY88/2068864835_c6ec653603_o.jpeg Photography - The Whirlmart Ritual, Fit & Quality, 2002 Photography for the 2003 Jan/Feb issue of Adbusters Magazine featuring anti-consumerist activism and Buy-Nothing Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620699001469-H1HUUL1YQURT0H3TBI8V/2068864831_b03c0db25a_o.jpeg Photography - The Whirlmart Ritual, [Low] Prices, 2003 Photography for the 2003 Jan/Feb issue of Adbusters Magazine featuring anti-consumerist activism and Buy-Nothing Day. https://littleboxes.net/misc-samples daily 0.75 2021-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461468253-31LPXR43545OZBEDKUR9/Knitted%2Bcable%2Bpattern.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Hand Knitting Cable Sample Design development for a braided style cable design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461468253-31LPXR43545OZBEDKUR9/Knitted%2Bcable%2Bpattern.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Hand Knitting Cable Sample Design development for a braided style cable design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461281888-3Q7960ZHH3ABLQGGDBK2/maching%2Bknitting%2Bsample%2B1.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Machine Knitting Sample 1 Knitting sample using a Dubied v-bed hand flat knitting machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461294072-WK7AQ7P1T11H25G0653J/machine%2Bknitting%2Bsample%2B2.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Machine Knitting Sample 2 Machine knitting sample using a Dubied v-bed hand flat knitting machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461337617-LI472UM00FGBT6QVN6L0/half%2Bcardigan%2Bsample.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - "Half Cardigan" Knitting Pattern Sample https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461384198-7NZ22YLAJPSGMICTPKC0/full%2Bmilano%2Bsample.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - "Full Milano" Machine Knitting Pattern Sample https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460839652-YS3667CPJ3GS54GPUHEV/Metallic+foil+embossing.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Denim Fabric Embossed with Foil Using magnification to confirm a sample of denim fabric was actually embossed with foil. Metal flakes confirm hypothesis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621463376676-E8MWKVN33Q2FY5T56289/Dyeing%2BLab%2BDips%2BSample.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Reactive Dye Matching Left and right sides show lab dips (Except the two top left green shades. Those were before/after lightfastness testing). Center is my record of formula changes to achieve the bottommost colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460844068-IARHPJODNKFR1Z6X0EMI/IMG_1608.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Saturated vs Surface Reactive Dyeing Seen through a microscope, the top yarn is an example of saturated reactive dyeing, while the bottom yarn is a sample of surface reactive dyeing. Can be interpreted as an indication of quality. Cotton fibers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460847227-FZHT47ISNDNGACGV4RKM/IMG_0561.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Embossed, then Peached vs Peached, then embossed This shows the visual difference between embossing a fabric and then peaching it versus peaching a fabric and then embossing it. One is more visible than the other in achieving a patterned twill fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460885682-7RNQ7N4G9O5KAURDWRWO/Cocheneal+Dyeing.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Cochineal dye process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461484331-HCI2ZHS6SG67NIX2PO6L/Cocheneal%2BDyeing2.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Cochineal Dye Sample & Dyestuffs Dyestuffs = crushed insects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460849157-PQ6YPX80H1SPIWEVCEKA/hank+dyeing+wool+acid+dye.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Wool Skein Acid Dyeing Sample For a video of the process, go here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461613786-RDAWNNZG4Z5LSNVSYVVW/Finished%2Bproduct.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Skein Dyeing Sample Skein-dyed wool yarn wrapped into a finished hank. Acid dyestuffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460886815-4UBNW1R3947EEO42S1V5/display+cushion+sample.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Hand sewn display cushion for conserved objects Sample of work done during textile conservation internship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621461417693-TP622M79IYSHGA6AG5JQ/shiftpatternmaking.jpg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - 1740s Shift Pattern and Hand Sewing Progress My notes on making a 1740s shift with linen fabric marked using a hand-sewn basting method. Documentation from textile conservation internship. While not conservation, the same office also made garments for historic interpreters at various heritage sites in New York State. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621460891550-B5EV8VCUOPKE40N519GM/Counting+Microfiber+through+Microscope.jpeg Misc Textile Samples, R&D - Microfiber filaments Microfiber filaments as seen through a microscope. One of the many tasks of a textile developer is to confirm the yarn size specifications are actually what paperwork says it is. Hence, counting fiber via magnification. https://littleboxes.net/natural-dye-experiments daily 0.75 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945506879-HIOWSM4ZFGB24OGKY5SS/IMG_3680.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Stitched Shibori Scarf (In progress) 100% Cotton fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945506879-HIOWSM4ZFGB24OGKY5SS/IMG_3680.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Stitched Shibori Scarf (In progress) 100% Cotton fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945504824-KDXTH5RHHMJUUH8CGL8O/IMG_3634.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Dye garden Japanese indigo vat 3-2-1 Fructose Vat. It was made from ~22g of indigo pigment extracted from 3 summer harvests. The pigment was washed twice, which reduced it to 18g. Leaf weight pre-extraction was about 6-7lbs each. Single dips yield a light blue. I will need to supplement this vat with alternatively sourced indigo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632946127819-OLXD3HBX5DHFO0NHAZA0/IMG_3691.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Japanese Indigo blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945501774-3G9FAQUHZM374LWV1XQR/IMG_3611.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Silk organza dyed with black hopi dye sunflower seeds & fresh leaf indigo 100% silk, no mordanting. Ph of black Hopi sunflower liquor was dropped to about 4. Take-up was so strong, the dye bath went from opaque to translucent (this was done after the wool hanks were dyed). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945502112-9R75QH8D37PVZK5RH5R1/IMG_3604.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Wool Yarn Hanks dyed with Black Hopi Dye Sunflower Wool is Brooklyn Tweed Peerie. Mordanted with Alum+Cream of Tartar. Dye takeup was poor in comparison to silk, which was not mordanted at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945505009-5HN5LXHWUDPI5ZE0JTCI/IMG_3612.jpg Natural Dye Experiments - Fresh leaf indigo-dyed wool 100% wool. Left side was dipped in a water/vinegar solution to get a truer blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1632945508419-LLD39AXMRZWO3YAJLUS2/282F5A15-208A-43F2-B266-40C6968780A4.JPG Natural Dye Experiments - Marigold to Fresh Leaf Indigo swatch 100% Wool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927698720-OWPUNUHCXBEBQAH29MIK/IMG_3197.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Indirubin Dyeing, June 2021 Using the leftover mash from fresh leaf indigo dyeing, I dyed cotton, silk, and wool to get reddish purples & tans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927698106-0CWSRE4YXF31F1F1BV7A/52D4B4E9-1F07-451D-ADC2-5F282E57DEC2.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Fresh Indigo Dyeing, June 2021 Samples of fresh indigo dyeing done on cotton and wool using soya binder on some, with different dipping times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927702245-CF7OMEFU4XJ35GDC6CBD/IMG_3295.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Dried Indigo Pigment, July 2021 Once the paste has been filtered and dried, it can be pounded into powder. From about 7 lbs of leaves, I got a little over 7 grams of pigment, which corresponds to the ratio expected of Japanese indigo. This pigment will be added to a vat I’ll be starting later this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927672151-MYSVJ5K73VXL765PLS1M/AE95ED63-AE33-41FB-B591-B5C91B88D2A9.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Indigo Pigment Paste, July 2021 Once the Ph has been adjusted, oxygen is introduced. I used an egg beater to do this. I didn’t document this part, but once done, is set aside to allow for the floccing process to take place. As the pigment settles on the bottom of the container, the liquid becomes clearer. At this point, a slow decanting is done until a pigment paste is left that can then be drained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927680629-K9JT3PEE5YEF8H5XCW64/IMG_3285.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Ph Change of Dye Bath, July 2021 In order to get the indoxyl molecules separated from water, the bath’s alkalinity must be adjusted to between 10-11. Once adjusted, indigotin is formed through the action of floccing. As an example, Calcium Hydroxide is a floccing agent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927687318-E809SR0IWWNNUANY9IM8/IMG_3282.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Dye extraction, July 2021 The next step was to extract the dye by slowly heating a pot with leaves weighted down, not exceeding 120ºF - 140ºF. This is something of a quick heated fermentation process. A slower process is to allow the container of leaves in water to ferment over a few days time. Ideal for very hot summer days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927690274-8BIB0QYIBIC8DZRWTF03/IMG_3281.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Removing Leaves from Stems, July 2021 The second step was to remove the leaves from the stems so I could get an accurate weight. Since heat can damage the leaves, they were cut and carefully placed into a large pot of ice + water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1627927682776-7ZFJEF9IC9I1BJ2Z4AOH/IMG_3336.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Japanese Indigo Plants (Persicaria Tinctoria), July 2021 Where my pigment extraction starts— Cutting back my patch of Japanese indigo plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624718962720-C4EH6AFOJ32SCDQZVR6K/image-asset.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Marigold and Avocado Dye Mordanting Experiment 1 - 6/23, 6/24, 2021 Here are the final results of my dye experiments with frozen marigold heads (orange and yellow), and dried avocado skins and pits. I also used some fresh calendula leaves in the eco-print on the left as well. Ground Cloth - Avocado Skin Shibori. Left Sample - Eco printed fresh yellow marigold and yellow calendula leaves, and avocado pit grinds on top of a piece of the shibori ground cloth. Top Lab Dips - Each set of 3 represents marigold and avocado pit dye baths pre-treated with soya binder on 100% cotton fabric. They were mordanted left to right as follows: (1) tannic acid pre-mordant, alum+soda ash mordant. (2) alum+soda ash. (3) no mordant. Bottom Lab Dips - Each set of 3 represents marigold and avocado pit dye baths used on 100% cotton fabric with no soya binder, and follow the same 3 mordanting options described above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624302099345-LHY9LR4OHBV5QUVA1BW9/image-asset.png Natural Dye Experiments - Marigold Eco Printing, Finished - 6/2021 Dried piece. Mordanting: Tannic Acid and Alum baths. Steam set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624302051181-SXA4OWRC6NBXJBV8HOTP/image-asset.jpeg Natural Dye Experiments - Marigold Eco Printing - 6/2021 Print full width on silk - hanging to dry in the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1624302241027-G86KEE0ONQDWMTGHMOSM/image-asset.png Natural Dye Experiments - Avocado skin bath shibori, 6/2021 Notes: The plant material to make the dye was 1/2 WOF. Fabric accordion-folded on the diagonal, and bundled with 6 lengths of string. Dye bath was heated below boiling for an hour, and then left for an 8 hour soak/cool down. I used a soya binder with some aluminum foil for “extra mordanting.” I think I’m going to stick with only using soya for fresh leaf indigo dyeing on cellulosics going forward. https://littleboxes.net/about daily 0.75 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1621473520716-LCO4SHZLEFJ3X8SE3564/littleboxes.png About - Make it stand out Yes I’m using a Malvina Reynolds song reference for my site URL, but no, I was not named after her. A happy coincidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578671824402438f3749c450/1620754630220-3CGTROQRI2C29EZ2QIMT/malvina.png About - Make it stand out Reflection in a used record store window. Portland, Oregon, 2016 https://littleboxes.net/read-me-wells daily 0.75 2025-05-12