#fibreart

The finished Acalypha lace knitted shawl, the back story and some lessons along the way.

There is fashion, the craft and then photography. While I want to focus on sharing the photography I do within my work, I feel like taking a step back from it and also share the background first. Slow

It all starts with the fabric. The touch of it, the consistency, material, color… Every new project I pick this is pretty much how I get inspired, by choosing the fabric first. This time I am working on

Unfinished projects are probably the most uncomfortable aspect of living the life of a creative person. Can you imagine how many times I looked in this bag, a suite case, the attic or the basement, going

I finally did it! I took my dungarees for the long-awaited bike ride through the fields. It wasn’t as romantic as I had imagined, during the whole sewing process, though. The afternoon sun was burning

Sometimes it is hard to focus on one idea, one project from the beginning to the end, without getting distracted by new ideas and projects. When I sew clothes, I usually have a very specific idea of them

Lately I spent a week away from my sewing machine, because it was time for me to get away from heat and civilization, to the mountains... Nevertheless, I didn’t bring any sewing or needlework gear though,

How can it be so hard to find leggings that suit my taste? Answering my own question straight away, I have to admit, that my requirements might not be the easiest ones to be fulfilled, unfortunately. But

Back again with one of my favourite projects: upcycling a men shirt to my taste… This time it is a project that I do fully for my own pleasure, the pleasure of making it and the pleasure of wearing it

Did you ever consider dyeing with plants? You should, the outcome is amazing and very surprising. Or if you have no interest in doing it yourself, I show you some impressions, through my eyes. (what we

I am very excited to share this new project with you, just in time for #needleworkmonday!! Spring started; it is still fresh but way to warm for the winter jacket. Not warm enough to go out with just a

natural dye slowfashion fabric dye kesityu

The virus is flying around, zombies walk the earth and I have time to kill, so what better to do than knit with: TOILET PAPER Yes, dear reader, last week I lost my mind and exchanged the yarn with toilet

Today is Whitsun day (Pfingsten in German) so I have a little holiday. My mother visited with friends a nearby monastery to attend the service, which was held outside. And for us – being Protestant – it

Hello! This is my first entry in the Killerpix contest. It’s a felt wall hanging I made, using 100% wool felt. I didn’t use any patterns and cut the felt by hand. I had a lot of fun making this, the bright,

Dear Steemies, i'm sorry i've misunderstood the newest #killerpix announcement of @killerwhale, when i posted my boat picture. Well, i never mind it, hahaha :))) Thanks to @hangin, who told me that was

Happy Sunday, Steemians! Today's bookmark is a shout out to all the fiber/fibre enthusiasts that I know are out there. More and more, I am aware of our clothes. What lasts? What comes apart right away?