The latest pictures from Jane Dew and the Staircase Stitchers
I thought you would like to see what Jane Dew and the Staircase Stitchers have been doing with Renaissance Dyeing's naturally dyed crewel wool.
I have made the images as large as possible so you can have a good look. The work is truly inspiring. Do feel free to leave your comments below and I will pass them on to Jane and the Staircase Stitchers.
This is view from the bottom of the curtain stretched on the frame . The hills at the bottom and the main tree trunks are stitched straight on to the curtain fabric while it is stretched on the huge frame. The motives above are painstakingly stitched by hand by the Staircase Stitcher volunteers and then carefully sewn on to the main curtain.
Some beautifully stylised flora and fauna.
A closer view of a branch and leaves.
The reds are dyed with Madder and the green with Weld and Indigo.
Comments
Re: The Staircase Stitchers Update
I'm awed by the work and the colours, I feel very much a novice after seeing such beautiful work.
Thank you!
by Anita Curley on (3rd Mar 2008)
Re: The Staircase Stitchers Update
Hello Anita,
Thank you for your comment. I must say I am very proud of what the Staircase Stitchers, under Jane's guidance, are doing. To see my naturally dyed threads used like this is very rewarding. I will pass on your comment to Jane and the Stitcher.
Andie Luijk
Renaissance Dyeing
by Andie Luijk on (4th Mar 2008)
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