Category: Shibori Chic

Shibori dyed and discharged (bleached) clothing

Another good day to dye…

Another good day to dye…

Posted on by Mary Vaneecke

So I have been in the dye studio for a few days and have some pieces to share. These are all various forms of shibori, the Japanese word for putting pattern on fabric by applying pressure with dye.  Most of these are silk fabrics, procion dyes are used on each.

Itajime circles under a chevron.
Itajime shibori circles under a chevron pattern.

 

Itajime with circles and 2 dye colors.
Itajime with circles and 2 dye colors.

 

This sekka shibori with blueberry and raspberry dye is making me hungry!
This sekka shibori with blueberry and raspberry dye is making me hungry!

 

More itajime, this time with zig zag stripes and navy and red dyes.
More itajime, this time with zig zag stripes and navy and red dyes. This fabric was dyed, discharged and over-dyed.  This method brings out a lot of subtle complexity in the final product.  

Admittedly, this chevron piece is kinda ugly. But I have learned that this is merely an opportunity to throw it into another dye bath or discharge it to get something spectacular. Stay tuned.

Now comes one of my favorite parts of the art-making process:  auditioning fabrics to put them all together….

Quilt Fiesta is here!

Posted on by Mary Vaneecke

Quilt Fiesta is here!  As usual, I have been busy in the dye studio getting ready to stock my booth for the big show.  I look forward to this weekend all year.  It’s a chance to see my quilt ‘people’ and hang out at our booth with my friend Trish Hastings-Sargent.  Here are a few of the items that will be available at the the show….As always, I have some new styles and color combinations this year.  Hope to see you at the show!

Some new Shibori Chic scarves will be on offer...prices range from $30-$40.
Some new Shibori Chic scarves will be on offer…prices range from $30-$40.
Love the way this long sleeved T came out of the final dyebath.... It's one of a kind and $45
Love the way this long sleeved T came out of the final dyebath…. It’s one of a kind and $45.
This new twist-front shirt looks great with a scarf.
This new twist-front shirt looks great with a scarf.  $70 if you buy both ($30 for the scarf, $45 for the shirt)

 

A gorgeous one-of-a-kind rust, green, and gold turtleneck. $45
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind rust, green, and gold turtleneck. $45
This $40 T has been through 3 dyebaths, and looks great with a beautiful, soft rayon knit infinity scarf ($45).
This $40 T has been through 3 dyebaths, and looks great with a beautiful, soft rayon knit infinity scarf ($45).
Pastel peach shirt $(45) and elegant drapey infinity scarf ($45).
Pastel peach shirt $(45) and elegant drapey infinity scarf ($45).

 

And of course, I will be selling my new book, Wild and Wonderful 3-D Quilts, too.
And of course, I will be selling my new book, Wild and Wonderful 3-D Quilts, too.

You are Invited to Chaos, Controlled: The Fiber Arts of Mary Vaneecke

Posted on by Mary Vaneecke

maryvaneecke post card invit frontmaryvaneecke post card (1)Chaos Controlled:  The Fiber Arts of Mary Vaneecke features many new and small works as well as my shibori chic scarves and clothing.  Please come to the opening reception Saturday, January 10 from 7-9 pm.  I will give an artist talk on Saturday, January 31st at 2 pm.

Art House Centro Gallery is in Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave. (next to the Tucson Museum of Art).

Hope to see you there.  Here is a sneak peek of the hanging yesterday.  I love the small shibori ‘monoprint landscapes’ I just completed for the show (center).

chaos controlled hanging resized