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Sponsor: The Regal Find

Get to know the Deep Into Indigo Retreat Sponsors!

We have a few and really want to thank them and ask for you to check them out.  They are all super awesome and have so much to offer!

The Regal Find in downtown Middleton, WI is a cute, charming, welcoming, warm, delightful, sweet, gift shop (There are truly not enough descriptors in the sentence…it’s a really awesome spot).

They happen to carry some of my indigo dyed pieces there.  Specifically, they have my cute little dainty things like baby stuff (hats, sockies, onseies), ‘kerchiefs and dishtowels, scarves and doggies shirts.

They also carry lots of fabulous gifty things with WI themes, sassy sayings and great taste and humor.  They offer creative workshops for kids and adults.  We really have many of the same priorities: creativity, fun and good food; they are attached to Bloom Bake Shop!

The sweet owner, Jessica Regele, is sending us gifts for our gift baskets: every retreat attendee gets one!

You really need to check this place out.

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Two Days Of Early Bird!

TWO DAYS LEFT!! For Deep Into Indigo Retreat Early Bird Pricing. Come and play with us. You’ll learn how to dye with indigo, shibori and batik as well as just have fun and chill with creative women.

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Sponsor: Mill House Quilts

Get to know the Deep Into Indigo Retreat Sponsors!

We have a few and really want to thank them and ask for you to check them out.  They are all super awesome and have so much to offer!

Mill House Quilts in Waunakee WI is a gorgeous and very well stocked quilt shop in a giant restored feel mill.

I’ve both taken and taught classes there.  They have great classrooms, tons of quilting fabrics, tons of notions and sewing machines, which they even repair.

They do sell online but if you go in, you get to meet their friendly, well behaved shop dog Chester.

Thanks to Kim and Kerry, the super friendly owners for sponsoring the Deep Into Indigo Retreat with the generous gift of a Bernette Sew N Go Retreat Ready Sewing Machine.

One of our lucky participants will win it as a door prize!

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Indigo Update!

Deep Into Indigo Retreat Westby Wisconsin Shibori

My plan for the Deep Into Indigo Retreat is to teach shibori techniques of many kinds, batik techniques and how to make henna, fructose and iron vats and to dye, dye dye!!! And also to -with the help of the awesome Jenina Mella - feed people well in a beautiful and warm environment and bring the fun!! I hope you'll join us. Early bird pricing ends on June 15th!!! Check my bio for the link. Today, I'm dyeing fat quarters on this beautiful summer day. #blog | June 08, 2017 at 11:04AM
My plan for the Deep Into Indigo Retreat is to teach shibori techniques of many kinds, batik techniques and how to make henna, fructose and iron vats and to dye, dye dye!!! And also to – with the help of the awesome Jenina Mella – feed people well in a beautiful and warm environment and bring the fun!!

I hope you’ll join us. Early bird pricing ends on June 15th!!! 

Today, I’m dyeing fat quarters on this beautiful summer day. #blog

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Pics cuz it happened

I was just digging through last year’s Deep Into Indigo Retreat photos. Lots of pictures here. We had such an awesome time!! June is almost here and it time to sign up for 2017!

Deep Indigo Talk

I will be at Quilt Basket n Creations on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:00pm.  My presentation on making hand dyed accessories and fabrics as well as shibori & natural indigo dyeing. will last about 1 hour with time for questions following.

You are invited to join us for this free program.

Dip into to Shibori & Indigo Dyeing at Blue Bar Quilts

No fabric dyeing experience is required. Learn the fundamentals of Japanese Shibori techniques and indigo dyeing. Shibori means to fold, clamp, stitch or in some way block off fabric to create patterns when the fabric is dyed.
We’ll be experimenting with a variety of shibori techniques to make beautiful patterns. Then, you’ll dye your patterned fabric in a plant derived indigo dye vat. Dress in clothes and shoes that can get stained blue.
o Learn about Indigo chemistry and history
o Experiment with basic Shibori techniques
o Fabric will be provided: 4 fat quarters (approximately 18’ X 22’ pieces) of cotton fabric to learn with
o You’ll get ample time to dye your fabric in an indigo dye vat.

Indigo Dye Lecture at The Electric Needle

Come and join Jennifer Falkowski, an experienced Indigo Dyer, as she presents a one hour talk and demonstration of the magical process of indigo dyeing.
She’ll share her knowledge of the history of indigo as well as how traditional methods of textile preparation are gaining popularity.
She brings samples and some of the work she has completed using indigo dyed fabric.

Shibori Folding Technique Workshop at The Electric Needle

Come and learn several traditional Shibori folding techniques.
We will not be dyeing anything during this class but rather focusing on the folding techniques.
We will be experimenting with a variety of Shibori techniques to make beautiful patterns on fabric.
The fabric bundles you take home from class can be dyed at a future time.
Students should feel free to bring additional fabric, anything made from natural fibers. We will “Shibori” as much fabric as we have time for. You will leave with enough knowledge and tools to continue on your own at home.

There will be a $20 lab fee to be paid on the day of the class for shibori tools and four fabric pieces.

For more info and to register, click HERE

Deep Into Indigo Dye Talk at Olbrich Gardens

Local textile designer Jennifer Falkowski has been teaching indigo dye classes in the Madison area for several years.

In this one hour talk she shares a her enthusiasm for the magical process of indigo dyeing and its history, from the bronze age to the modern resurgence of slow fashion.

She will bring along many samples to share, as well some of the work she has completed with indigo dyed fabric.