Dried marigold, ready for the next batch.

This is where the color begins.

#naturaldye #fiberart

I've been reading a new translation of Li Qingzhao's poetry by Wendy Chen, and in her poem 'A Cutting of Plum Blossoms' there's a mention of a 'brocade letter' by Su Hui and the reference piqued my curiosity.

Created by Su Hui in the 4th century her 'letter' was shuttle-woven on brocade and is an extraordinary palindrome poem(s) of 841 characters in a 29 x 29 grid that can be read in 2,848 ways. A stunning story in words and thread.

#poetry #art #FiberArt #TextileArt

I *did* manage to get this one hung up on the wall in my dining room today.

Kintsugi
34" x 34"
Completed March 29, 2026
My own concept and design
Pieced and quilted by machine
Black cotton fabric
Red batik fabric
Gold metallic printed cotton fabric
Polyester thread

#quilt #quilting #sewing #fabric #FiberArt

A happy Easter visit: Alisha and Chris of the Ohana Fiber Mill flew over from the Big Island, bearing a magical basket of #yarn. We all cheeped with excitement!

#knitting #fiber #fiberart #hawaii #maui