By Christina McFall Cyanotype is a fun printmaking technique that is well-suited for printing designs on hand knits and crochet as well as other fabric. While the nature of cyanotype limits the print to shades of blue*, the deep indigo blue is beautiful printed on different colors of yarn and fabric. The process is inexpensive, […]
In the heart of San Francisco’s artistic Mission District is Levi’s Workshop a new kind of hands-on gallery that is celebrating the history of print and design from now through the end of August. I was amazed when I stepped inside how open the space was and how readily available the staff were to show […]
My grandmother never threw anything away, and kept all of her possessions in pristine order. As a child, this was a little hard to deal with — don’t sit on the bedspread, no shoes on the couch, fold the towel after you dry your hands — but as an adult I’ve come to appreciate her […]
Calling all designers! I’m loving the Belgium-based site Envelop that lets you upload your own designs (after you are approved to be a contributing designer) to be printed on textiles such as totes, aprons, pillows, and lots more! You can also shop on the site for unique designed goods from other designers all over the […]
Melinda at Little Old Hat whips out her stencils and ink showing you how to make a printed burlap banner which she made for her grandma’s 80th surprise birthday party.
Make this apple print backpack for back to school by Ellen at Alpha+Mom.
Jello Monoprints By Jessica Wilson As we all know, gelatin has a unique property of being at once delightful to some and repulsive to others. I land somewhere in the middle, I like to play with it but please don’t make me eat it. Years and years ago I took a multimedia class and one […]
