week 8, October 26

https://baskosters.com/quest-for-selflove/
https://www.ica.art/exhibitions/moki-cherry-here-and-now#

due:
design and inspiration for Banners and Quilts: Who Am I? What Matters?
post in Pinterest if you do not get to talk to Natalya in person today

in class:
1. updated schedule, distribute materials for Shibori sample, zipper pouch
2. applique
applique cheat sheet instructions for needle turn applique
needle turn applique (not using glue)
glue stick applique
raw edge applique, interfacing applique, reverse applique
using fusible interfacing for applique + stitching (raw edge applique)
3. curves in patchwork
sewing curved seams: a circle (my video)
sewing curved seams
curved seam on a flat panel
curved piecing
4. cutting fabric with Cricut

homework for next class:
next class meets in the Dye Lab
1. Watch one of the videos below to create a stitched Shibori sample for dyeing in class on Tuesday. Copy what you see in the videos or create your own design. Use the scoured fabric, a spool of thread, and a sheet of synthetic felt provided by Natalya.
Woodgrain Stitch Shibori
Floral Stitch Shibori Design
Stitched Heart Shibori
Stitched Diamond Shibori
Ori Nui (Teeth) Binding

2. watch the following videos (quiz to follow):
Natural Resist Dye in China (7 minutes)
Tie Dyeing with Bai People (4 minutes)
Japanese Tie Dyeing in Arimatsu (4 minutes)
The Art of Japanese Shibori (9 minutes)
Step-by-Step Process for Making Batik (2 minutes)
Batik Block Printed Process Malaysia (1 minute)
West African Textiles (an overview of textile traditions throughout Africa with examples of resist dyeing fabrics) (30 minute)
Making Adire Cloth (2 minutes)
How to make West African mudcloth (Bogolan) (3 minutes)
Making Batik Fabric in Ghana (13 minutes)
African Wax Print (6 minutes)
Resist Block Printing and Indigo Dyeing in Europe (10 minutes)
How Ikat is Made-Uzbekistan (4 minutes)

updated schedule:
October 31
demo: Dyeing Cellulose Fibers + Resist Dye Techniques
November 2
email Natalya finalized proposals with finalized sketches and text for Banners and Quilts: Who Am I? What Matters?
weaving critique in the Dye Lab
November 7
no class, DEMOCRACY DAY
November 9
due: zipper pouch posted in Pinterest by the start of class
November 21
due: Banners and Quilts: Who Am I? What Matters?
demo: wet felting