Deconstruction

I've been eco dyeing and and working on some pieces I call deconstruction. This mini piece is about 2.5" X 8". It is made from a failed eco dyeing project that decomposed into lots of small scraps. It uses scraps of burlap, jean scraps, thread leftovers and a piece of plastic packaging.

Deconstructive fiber art

I've decided to use those bit I dug from the ground from my compost dyeing disaster. I have 5 different fiber art pieces inspired from these bits. I am combining them with bleach discharged fabrics, burlap, cheesecloth and other loose weaves. The plan is to add lots and lots of hand and machine stitching. Here are photos of my starter ideas. They still need to simmer awhile so i will go back to working on my other ufo's.

Color evaluation - low temp dyeing

The second session of the dying workshop was on color gradation. This time I used turquoise blue. The first cotton fabric was put into the dye and left to sit 15 minutes. Next a 1/4 cup of soda ash water is added and a new piece of cotton cloth. After another 15 minutes another 1/4 cup of soda ash is added and a third piece of cloth is added.

Compost dyeing Results.

Does anyone remember my composting experiment in April. If not here is a picture of the fabric wrap ready for the ground.

I finally decided to dig it up today. First I had a hard time finding it. I knew where it was buried. Finally i sorted though the dirt with my hands and found this...

there was hardly any fabric left.

So i gathered my results and washed them and set them on a per towel to dry.

Any ideas on how to make a quilt out of this? Maybe something on deconstruction.