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I’ve been enjoying a stint of moon making over the past few months. Using relief shapes and eucalyptus bark dye to create ethereal moons on a dark background.
I use Australian 20 cent coins for mini moons, and metal coasters for larger moons. But you can use any flat circle that will survive a dye bath – it is best to stick with stainless steel, ceramic or wood circles.
Making moons is a great way to use up less interesting eco-prints. Patchy leaf prints can create beautiful moon textures:
You can also make shibori moons over naturally dyed fabric. Here I used coreopsis and marigold dye for yellow and madder for pink moons:
I love how these moons glow.
From time to time I add new moon packs to my Etsy shop, for slow stitchers or patchworkers to use in their projects.
If you’d rather make them yourself, I have a lesson all about making mini moons in my Iso Dye Club ‘use what you have, pay what you can’ ecourse.
I’m interested in moons, Dyes, applique and stitch. Also stars, hearts and other archetypal shapes. And hand dyed and painted fabrics for use in quilting and other fiber projects.