Kathy Colt/Works in Cloth & Fiber

Fiber Art
Decorative Textiles
- Pillows
- Throws, Runners and Panels
Wearable Work
- Felted Artwear
- Petal-Una Collection
About
Teaching & Presenting
- Direct Application/Surface Design Workshops
- Nuno Felting Workshops
Journal

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@lynnlpollard I thought of you when I looked at this today - it's the piece of paper I use to push the "flower" aside when I am using my vat - evolving for at least a year!😸 #indigo #indigodyed #organicindigovat #inthemoment

Glorious morning to dye! #indigo yardage for @petalunacollection . . #indigodyed #organicindigovat

Samples just emerging from the #indigovat - resist paste tests not quite "developed" - it happens quickly! . #indigo #indigodyed #workinprogress #wip #textile #organicindigovat

#wip #workinprogress #textural #studies #fiber

I made this wax screen years ago. It occasionally needs shoring up but still satisfies. Madder/logwood print paste. . #naturaldyes #naturallysourcedcolorants #colorfromnature #textile #handmadetextile #textilearts #wip #workinprogess

Painting/printing and dyeing cloth for various wearable projects. #naturaldyes #naturallysourcedcolorants #colorfromnature #textile #handmadetextile #textilearts #wip #workinprogress

Back in the studio! Indigo work in progress - a small batch of pieces for #petalunacollection and beyond. . #textile #indigo #organicindigovat #naturallydyed #designermaker #textilearts

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Drew Stauss/Departure Studio

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kathycoltartisan@gmail.com

Under the terms of a Creative Commons license, I am happy to have portions of my original artwork, photographic and written work reprinted (with full attribution and without alteration) as long you are doing so for non-commercial purposes. I would appreciate the courtesy of linking back to this site if you paraphrase or quote me. Non-original work on this site is attributed as such. Last Edited: January, 2018