I love to work with natural fibres and this "Bird Eye Chilli" beanie represents the kind of work I am indulging in at the moment. I like fluffy bits and pieces sticking out here and there. It brings life to the beanie and it also attracts birds from all over the world. Not only two legged and arms ones but also those which fly around with wings. Birds come along and pull out fibres for nest building. Being a "Bird Eye Chilli" beanie it will also attract the Bower Bird. The Bower Bird loves to de-worm themselves on chillies and at the same time take in the power of the orange colour. Orange is the colour of joy and wisdom. It supplies us with plenty of energy and creates an alert mind. It is the colour of the Sun. Because orange is a mix of powerful red and wilful yellow, it … [Read more...] about My Bird Eye Chilli Beanie
Craft
My collection of hats
Every man and his dog need a hat. Have you ever thought about how a hat can change your image in a split second? Also every hat feels different and so do you when you wear it. I have been roaming around the local op-shops and was quite amazed with what I found in the head dress department. After a while you grow out of your old hats. They need a touch up and a dash of sea salt from the Baltic world or even from Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean. Get the knitting needles going, scissors and fabric scrap from your stash. Go to your local dump or have a look in your own rubbish bin for recyclable stuff. Put it all together and before you can count to 217 you have a master piece in your hands. My hat collection turned into a brand new collection of Wonky Vessels. Wonky Vessels Gallery Wonky … [Read more...] about My collection of hats
Natural Dyes
I got hooked on Natural Dyes in 1978. I still love it. I am impressed by nature and the way nature provides all we need. I used Pomegranate, brown onion skin and purple carrot for this recipe. Slice Pomegranate and soak in water overnight. Boil for 20 minutes together with brow onion skin. Cool the bath. Layer and wrap wet silk fabric, wool fabric and yarns, maybe a few doilies around a small poly pipe. Add the sliced purple carrot in between layers. Tie the fabric “parcel” to keep carrot in place. Add ½ tea spoon of alum to the dye bath. Bring water to 90 degrees C for 20 minutes. Leave “parcel” in pot to cool overnight. You can also add rusty bottle tops and nails to the dye pot or even wrap it in the fabric for interesting effect. Make sure you tie the fabric together so that the … [Read more...] about Natural Dyes
Recycling is a big thing in my life
I just love to recycle whatever I can. I made a few necklaces and bangles. I used bottle tops, old blankets, plastic handles, food labels, faded ties, tassels from kitchen curtains, wires from champagne cork holders, zips, fishing net, garden hose and cotton reels. You name it, I do it! Have a look at my collection! … [Read more...] about Recycling is a big thing in my life
The Wardrobe of King Neptune and Moon Goddess Johanne
Take a close look at this beautiful collection of wearable art. This collection is an inspiration from the very tip of Denmark where the two seas meet, Skagerak and Kattegat. It is an inspiration from deep in the sea where only very few sea creatures travel to such as Mermaids, Opochtli the God of fishing from the Aztec mythology and Nehalennia from the Norse mythology, Goddess of the North Sea. Johanne’s hat and shell necklace symbolises her Moon energy. The hat is moon shaped and white. The Green colours of her robe symbolises her adobe where she meets with King Neptune in the deep of the ocean surrounded by seaweed and sea polyps. The green netting on her robe and the fishing net in her hat is a symbol of her attachment and entanglement with the King. King Neptune’s head … [Read more...] about The Wardrobe of King Neptune and Moon Goddess Johanne