Category: Textile Dyeing

My textile dyeing is an obsession. I love exploring the various dyeing techniques to produce unique pieces for my projects. I do run a few Workshops during the year to instruct others in this creative process ->> Workshop Information

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Eco Dyeing – A New Love?

Eco Dyeing – A New Love? In June I attended an Eco Dyeing workshop offered by Nat Palaskas from NotJustNat. I went with a group of friends from my quilt guild. What a wonderful day …

By Leslie on September 6, 2015

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Creating quilt fabric using resist Dyeing

Inspired by the book Glen gave me for Christmas, Visual Texture on Fabric by Lisa Kerpoe, I decided to take advantage of a long weekend at our country retreat to try my hand at a …

By Leslie on July 6, 2013

African Tote Bag pattern

I love this pattern. Just got the fabrics to give it a try. Very clear, very simple but original. Nicely put together and clear directions.

MLD - Etsy 2018

Stained Glass pattern

Excellent experience and beautiful pattern. Will purchase again from Leslie

Gwen - Etsy 2017

Stained Glass pattern

Great pattern, well written, very pleased.

Rebecca - Etsy 2018

Angle Tote Bag pattern

I’m very happy with how this bag turned out. But since I’m not an expert seamtress, this took me much longer than I anticipated. For a bag with such simple, classic lines, there are a surprising number of pieces to measure and cut. I think it was well worth the effort though.

Lisa - Etsy July 2019

Building Blocks quilt pattern

Fantastic pattern which I am really looking forward to making.

Gillie - Etsy 2020

Building Blocks quilt pattern

Excellent pattern, instructions are clear and easy to follow. Looks like it will be fun to make. I really appreciate the after sale email advice and discussion.

Erna - Etsy 2021

Angle Tote bag pattern

Easiest bag pattern ever. Love it

Tammie - Etsy 2020

Stained Glass quilt pattern

I have some fabric I’d been having a hard time incorporating into a quilt. I think this pattern will work. Thanks

Leslie - Etsy 2021

Constellation quilt pattern

Very well written pattern, thank you!

Nancy - Etsy 2022

African tote bag

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. I have been looking for a bag like this for a long time. Finally found it and well pleased!

Nora - Etsy 2022

Angle Tote bag pattern

I wanted to use fabrics from my stash, which included a directional/large print that I used for the bottom. This meant o had to make an adjustment to the pattern (I couldn’t cut that piece so made the lower part of the bag a solid piece). However, using the instructions and measurements was absolutely what I needed to make my first bag! It turned out so cute and I gave it as a teacher gift.

Lisa- Etsy July 2024

Angle Tote bag pattern

My favorite favorite Kaffe. So no surprise when my eye caught the pattern. Looking forward to using up my Kaffe stash!

Janette - Etsy 2024

Paint Chip Tote bag pattern

It’s rare to find a quilted bag pattern that looks modern, functional, easy to make that looks nice, and was so happy to come across this pattern. I haven’t make the teardrop design yet, but I had a couple of scrap quilts that I wanted to try, so I modified the size but followed the instructions on lining, handles and construction and it was so well written and clear. This was my first quilted tote and it was so easy to make, I added a worm on it just because I wanted it to make me laugh. Highly recommend and I will be using the pattern a lot to make other bags, thank you 😊

Jacqueline - Etsy May 2024