Inspiration Sunday

I've been spending a lot of time researching and exploring Japanese traditional textiles related to Shibori hand dying. I of course love Japanese patterns and fabrics but I've really been concentrating on the patterns displayed in this particular type of fabric. Since Shibori patterns are made by a resist dye process done by hand-tying, knotting, and stitching, no two patterns are alike. I've been highly inspired by the freedom and chance of this kind of pattern and I'm planning on incorporating my own Shibori patterns I make this year into my designs. Which brings me to my main point: Tie dye party?? I think yes!

  HGTV has an awesome intro to indigo dye if anyone is interested!

Arashi Shibori technique uses a pole or stick to wrap fabric around and dip into the dye vat. You can create all sorts of patterns depending on how you wrap the fabric with twine or string. (image courtesy of Honestly WTF)

 

ori-nui Shibori pattern

 tying fabric for the resist. (image from eye-swoon.com)

Something New

Wanted to share a little preview of some new holiday ornaments and decor I've been working on! I was really surprised how much I like working with the larger tiles of clay. This holiday is going to be colorful and bright!

New in the Shop!

 

Ohhhhh! Ahhhh!!! New and pretty things are up in the shop! I had wanted to list like 60 new items today and as always, grossly underestimated how long it takes to do everything. Thus I managed to list maybe 6? hahaha! What things does  your mind blow out of proportion?  Also, another  new-and-improved is our International shipping! We are now able to ship anywhere in the big ol' world. Yay!

xoxoxox -Amy

Bracelet #03

Yesterday and today I gave myself a challenge to create pieces using the extra tiles I've accumulated over the years. Whenever I make too many or miscount how much I need, I end up with these single parts to earrings, bracelets and pendants. I'd been meaning to use them some how and now I have! Here is a few photos of the 3rd piece I have made. It surprised me at how similar the designs look to my old bead and gemstone work. It's sort of fun seeing the progression: same design, different medium. I'm having a lot of fun with this challenge!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Anniversary!

Today marks 11 happy, crazy, adventurous and most of all loving years with my now husband Kirk! We started dating when I was just a tiny youngin' of 13 :) and we've been laughing ever since!

To mark this joyous occasion, I made myself a pair of earrings :) of course!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Sock shock!

After doing loads of laundry today, I found to my surprise that I have acquired many socks. Ok maybe I wasn't hugely surprised. the real surprise was how many tabi socks I have accumulated. I'm not sure when my split toe ninja obsession began... Anyway before I sock them away (pun completely intended) here are a few of my favs!

Xoxoxox - Amy

Ikat I like

Sort of obsessed with these new summer ikat fabrics! They go with everything! Did you know that there are beautiful ikat fabrics in Japan called kasuri? They are woven fabrics that use dyed and resist dyed strands to create patterns mainly in indigo. Love!!

Xoxoxo- Amy

Waste not!

Just finished a series of pieces that use the scraps of fabric I had left over and was originally going to recycle but now they have found purpose! Here is the photos of a little tile bracelet that is almost finished.

Spring is Here! Pretty things to wear!

The sun is shining, the plants are growing and we cut our lawn the other day. Spring is really here :)

I also have listed a bouquet of new pieces in the shop! I love them all! Especially the tiny triangles necklace, so in loveeeee!

BEADS! Available in the Shop!

 

Ohhh A brand new design is up and ready for order! The new Beads collection is hands down amazing! You have full control over the look of this necklace. Choose your beads and slide them onto your favorite chain or add one of our little silver snake chains to hang your pretties! Wear one alone or slide on a few more to make a statement. See how much fun this is?! Oh and I forgot to mention, there are 40 different patterns to choose from!

Don't believe it, go check them out for yourself HERE

Hooray for Beads! Hooray for Spring!

xoxoxox -Amy

MD Home and Garden Fall/ New Bracelets

Tomorrow is the MD Home and Garden Fall Show! I will not be in attendance Friday but my amazing Mother will be working the show that day in my absence! So stop by if you get the chance :)

I've also listed a few new bracelets in the shop today! The Pathways Moss Bracelet and the amazing Petal Drops Bracelet are both up and available to ship out, check them out HERE.

xoxox -Amy