Inspirational Images

Here are some images and artists to inspire you.

Dragonfly by Sue Dollin

Sue Dollin is a fiber artist in Australia. She constructs detailed quilts and other fiber art pieces in elaborate detail.

Rabbit 3 by Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker is a Chilean born fiber artist who lives and works in Germany. She constructs expressive and detailed fiber sculptures.

Blaze at Evensong by Marilyn Moore

Marilyn Moore constructs graceful sculptures from wire using a variety of construction methods such as crocheting, knitting and coiling.

TEXTile by Jean Shin

Jean Shin is a contemporary installation artist who uses creates installations that utilize fibers in creative ways. One of the most interesting is her giant textile keyboard.

Paper Dress by Jolis Paons

Jolis Paons made a fantastic dress out of paper for her Creative Process class.

Memory of Beijing: Suitdress by Li Xiaofeng

Li XiaoFeng is an artist from China who has constructed an entire line collection of porcelain clothing.

Japan Fingers by Nobuko Hiroi

The LongHouse Reserve hosted an amazing fibers exhibition: Small Works in Fiber. Comprised of fiber works from around the world, the variety of inspiration it offers is endless.

Helpful Resources: Dyework

Here are some instructions for surface design techniques that you may find helpful:

Stone Creek Silk - instructions for cyanotype printing on fabric
Chinese Butterflies - instructions for making the Chinese butterfly (resist dye technique)
Umbellas by the book - instructions for making Umbellas (resist dye technique)
Makiage and Origami Shibori - inspirational images of another fibers program's shibori results
Beth's Blog - Common Problems with Procion MX Fiber Reactive Dyes

Helpful Resources: Crochet and Knitting

Here are some websites you might find useful in your construction projections:

Threadbangers - DIY resource with lots of great ideas for innovative supplies and techniques
Crochet Pattern Central - crochet resource with stitch instructions
Crochet Me - crochet resource with helpful tips and tricks, as well as inspiration for projects
Save Knitting - knitting resource with animated instructions for various stitches
Hair of the dog that fit you - some interesting information, links, and resources about using your pet's hair to make your own "wool"