A textile artisan specializing in natural dyes and couture sewing, I draw inspiration from the rhythm of life on my small farm, following the cycles of the seasons to shear my sheep, plant my garden, and dye my fabrics.
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. This term’s project will be a “cumulative” cloth: we’ll mordant, dye, and print both fabric and thread to layer and stitch a cloth with additive techniques. Reference Susan Brandeis’ book The Cumulative Cloth.
This course is a self-directed and continuous study group; while we build upon previous experience, adventurous beginners are always welcome!
Join Judilee and the Sylvan Dyers Circle at the annual “Handwovens for the Holidays” Portland Handweavers Guild Fall Show & Sale! Featuring handcrafted work by regional artists - including wearables, accessories, home goods, rugs, baskets, handspun and hand-dyed yarns.
Taking inspiration from the garden, we will explore flower and seed head shapes with basic embroidery stitch embellishment. Working from real examples or favorite photos, we'll create layers of simple applique for depth and add detail with a variety of hand embroidery stitches to render unique compositions.
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. This term’s project will be a “cumulative” cloth: we’ll mordant, dye, and print both fabric and thread to layer and stitch a cloth with additive techniques. Reference Susan Brandeis’ book The Cumulative Cloth.
This course is a self-directed and continuous study group; while we build upon previous experience, adventurous beginners are always welcome!
This is a chance to do some personal mending with advice and assistance. Spend a relaxing day with needle and thread, a cup of coffee or tea, and like-minded individuals while getting your wardrobe ready for the cooler days to come. Bring your personal items in need of repair: holey socks, worn elbows, thin knees, motheaten sweaters. I’ll have a variety of wool, flannel, woven, and knit scraps to choose from; you have the option of bringing yarns or pieces of fabric to match your garment. I am happy to advise on a variety of mending techniques: applique, sashiko, reweaving, visible or discreet repairs.
