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I'm all set up at @thevineonmainsykesville today. 😊

I'll be at @thevineonmainsykesville on Saturday, May 4th from noon to 4pm, with loads of eco-printed items. Hope to see you there!

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Stopped by @manormillmonkton today. What a beautiful space for art! I'm so excited to have my thread paintings included in the Birds exhibit. The exhibit runs through June 9th. I'll be there for the opening this coming Sunday, May 5th. Hope to see you there!

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Spring flowers and leaves on silk satin.

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Leaves and flowers printed on silk satin.

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While I'm waiting for spring leaves and flowers to appear here in Maryland, I'm playing around with what I can get from my local florist, and what remains of my frozen leaf stash. I've printed this piece of wool fabric on both sides, and can't decide which side is my favorite.

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Silk satin printed with leaves and bark.

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Here is my latest thread painting, simply titled "Blue Jay", in it's frame.

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Ginkgo, bamboo and grevillea on silk charmuese. I love the little bubbles on the ginko leaves, and how the bamboo printed green. I used a wattle tannin blanket.

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Experimenting with rust water.

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My progress to date on my latest thread painting. Now I'll live with it for a while and decide whether or not it's finished and ready for framing.

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I've been working on my latest thread painting today; adding stitching to the head. I love how he's starting to get that cocky annoyed look that Bluejays always seem to have. Adding stitches makes all the difference. I still have a long way to go, but I'm feeling good about this one so far. Swipe to see the fabric layout before I started stitching.😊

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So excited to announce that Leaf and Thread Designs will be among the local Maryland makers featured at @thecollectiveccbc ! If you are in the area, please join me at the grand opening on February 22.

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Natural dyes and leaves on wool fabric.

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Leaf prints on wool fabric.

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Leaf prints on wool fabric.

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I'm really loving this American wool fabric I bought from @thewooleryshop. This piece is printed on both sides with eucalyptus leaves and bark, and oak leaves. It measures 14 x 92 inches. I'm calling it a table runner, but I think it works well as a shawl too.

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Experimenting with eucalyptus on wool.

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I've been busy playing in the dyepot. 😊

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Silk satin shawl infused with natural dyes and leaf prints.

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Silk satin infused with Osage Orange natural dye and printed with a mix of local leaves, collected and stored before winter, along with ferns and flowers from a local florist.

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