DIY block printed stitching: dog in a sweater

DIY block printed stitching: dog in a sweaterThis kit includes a hand carved block printed image of a dog in a sweater on a 5 x 7" piece of tea dyed organic cotton hemp fabric, [5] colors of embroidery floss, a hand sewing needle, a guide to basic stitches, and photo inspiration. The block printed image is like a page in a coloring book, and the needle and thread is like your pen. Consider stitching this project without a plan, as if you are doodling. Be mindful of color balance and white space,

Each slip features a hand-stitched botanical design and is machine-stitched out of fresh leaf indigo dyed wool felt (dyed with indigo from my dye garden)

I feel a deep satisfaction when a vision in my mind is captured in something tangible I made with my hands

often the outcome is a shade of yellow

to add bursts of color

The "complete set" knitter's pocket is filled with matching notions covered with plant-dyed wool felt: a scissor slip with scissors

or a little flower

I played with different additions to the dye pot from Botanical Colors

Be quick to sew with fabric remnants that I already have

black embroidery floss and natural silk thread (my favorite thread) wrapped around a madrone stick

make cordage

It is ideal for travel or a night out

orange has ochre and terracotta patches