Studio Snapshots | Indigo Dyeing Some Essex Cotton/Linen

January 24, 2018

I had someone ask me to indigo dye them four yards of Essex, which is a cotton/linen blend fabric that takes patterning really well. I spent last Saturday ironing, folding, and drawing some glue resist designs:

Last Sunday was a lovely clear, cool day, so after clamping all the folded fabrics:

I dipped, dipped and dipped in the indigo bath. I unfolded everything and hung it to oxidize, and the late afternoon light made this glorious sight:

4 Responses

Vivian says:

January 25, 2018 at 4:50 am

Talk about a clothesline full of inspiration! These are truly beautiful!
1. Candy says:
  
  January 28, 2018 at 5:41 pm
  
  Thanks!!! The lighting/timing was just perfect, I’m so glad I noticed!
Jo Vdmey says:

January 25, 2018 at 5:35 am

Your neighbours must love looking at your clothesline! Wonderful!
1. Candy says:
  
  January 28, 2018 at 5:41 pm
  
  Thanks! I often wonder what they think, especially when I’m dragging a rocking chair and a basket filled with pillows or bags to get a nice shady part of the backyard! 😉