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one-pot wonders

by Rita Summers
one-pot wonders

To me, being an ‘eco’ dyer means more than just foraging from my natural local environment. Among other things, it also means using my resources responsibly and keeping my impact on the planet as low as possible.

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no tears

by Rita Summers
no tears
What started as an experiment in colour and composition became something very meaningful for me when I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in July 2020.
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blush

by Rita Summers
blush
I actually don’t blush - my skin doesn’t show anything when I’m embarrassed! Blush does show up in my eco dyeing though, and my latest avocado expe...
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vessels, cont.

by Rita Summers
vessels, cont.
Who knew that my decision to make vessels for an exhibition would morph into lockdown art?
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vessels

by Rita Summers
vessels
As promised, here is an explanation about how I made stitched vessels using my eco dyed scraps.
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avocado dye

by Rita Summers
avocado dye
I've had a wonderful time over the past week making pink dye from avocado seeds.
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marking time

by Rita Summers
marking time
When I started this textile artwork I had no idea how it would turn out.
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going with the flow

by Rita Summers
going with the flow
When I create, I like to allow things to evolve as I work.
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seed stitch

by Rita Summers
seed stitch
When I decided to fill in the shadows of the leaf prints with seed stitch it didn’t worry me that it would take time!
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couching

by Rita Summers
couching
Couching ... nothing to do with couches!
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circles

by Rita Summers
circles
Somehow circles keep reappearing in my work, and this one is no exception.
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slow stitching

by Rita Summers
slow stitching
Yes I do need a slow stitching project!
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