Monthly Archives: December 2015

poinsettia

Posted on December 22, 2015 by mltai

This flowering plant with its large leaf-shape bracts in colors of red, white, or pink; with a yellow pistil in the center of the colored bracts makes a beautiful Christmas decorations around the house. The actual flowers, or cyathium of the … Continue reading →

Posted in dyeing, eco printing, seasons | Tagged botanical, bracts, Christmas decorations, contact printing, cyathia, cyathium, December 12th, eco-dyeing, eco-friendly, Euphorbia pulcherrima, iron solution, iron water, modified leaves, modifier, natural dyeing, photoperiodism, poinsettia, Poinsettia Day, print potential, rusty objects, season of love joy and cheer, silk | Leave a comment

in the news

Posted on December 9, 2015 by mltai

A writer from a local newspaper wants to write an article featuring Obovate Designs. I am flattered and honored for this wonderful exposure. The article will be in print tomorrow in Tri-Valley Times. Below is the link that you can read … Continue reading →

Posted in announcement, interview + press | Tagged in the news, nature leaves its marks on fiber artist Melinda Tai's creation, patience and persistence pays off fiber artist | 8 Comments

sell, sell, sell

Posted on December 6, 2015 by mltai

In October, I blogged that I was invited to participate as a vendor for the following community craft shows in November: Craft Fest in Bedford Gallery; and Mistletoe Madness. Both the events were well curated with a variety of different artwork … Continue reading →