jane porter, textile artist
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Hands that Stitch
I'm taking my time each night to stitch on fabric with gorgeous silks from England and wool from New Zealand Each stitch is a word, a thought, a feeling, a sense of completion. It is funny how such a little thing can bring joy and satisfaction. My color palette has evolved to hues that are soft and clear. They appear simple but are made from many mixes as I stand by the dye pots, adding this and that to get the color I want.
Mostly I stitch and dye from my mind, I really don't have a plan but just know I want some kind of color and start out by mixing and embroidering. I love to layer color and stitch and see what happens--how does it change what is underneath? It is my way of painting, with a needle and thread, or dyes on silk.
So the experimentation continues because that is what has always interested me. I don't like to stand still, I get bored easily. There is always a new permutation on a classic that I want to try.
My new website is www.jporterfashion.com
and on my flicker page:
www.flickr.com/photos/wildfemininefiber/.
Facebook Page for the latest in fashion and textile trends:
https://www.facebook.com/janeporterfashion
Favorite Materials:
silk, cotton, linen, wool, pigments, natural dyes
I'm taking my time each night to stitch on fabric with gorgeous silks from England and wool from New Zealand Each stitch is a word, a thought, a feeling, a sense of completion. It is funny how such a little thing can bring joy and satisfaction. My color palette has evolved to hues that are soft and clear. They appear simple but are made from many mixes as I stand by the dye pots, adding this and that to get the color I want.
Mostly I stitch and dye from my mind, I really don't have a plan but just know I want some kind of color and start out by mixing and embroidering. I love to layer color and stitch and see what happens--how does it change what is underneath? It is my way of painting, with a needle and thread, or dyes on silk.
So the experimentation continues because that is what has always interested me. I don't like to stand still, I get bored easily. There is always a new permutation on a classic that I want to try.
My new website is www.jporterfashion.com
and on my flicker page:
www.flickr.com/photos/wildfemininefiber/.
Facebook Page for the latest in fashion and textile trends:
https://www.facebook.com/janeporterfashion
Favorite Materials:
silk, cotton, linen, wool, pigments, natural dyes
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