SusieQHandDyed

Hand Painted Silk Scarves and Clothing

Wolfville, Canada

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Announcement Weekly Spring Sales until the end of May! A new sale each Sunday. This week all ponchos and kimonos are 15% off!

***Mother’s Day Special! *****20% off all infinity scarves until April 30th!
***May 1st - May 7th - 15% off all Square scarves
***May 8th May 14th - 20% off all crinkle scarves
*** May 15th - 21st - 15% off all ponchos
*** May 22 - 28th - 15% off all large scarves

Welcome! Find that perfect accent to take your wardrobe up to the next level!
I’ve been working with textiles for over 20 years and use many techniques to put colour and pattern on fabric. Each piece is designed and hand dyed, painted or printed by me.

I love to experiment with new techniques and designs. so check back often.

For videos of painting and 'how to wear' videos, see my instagram feed @Freespiritsilk

For longer videos and event information, see Freespiritsilk on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

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Last updated on May 15, 2022

Weekly Spring Sales until the end of May! A new sale each Sunday. This week all ponchos and kimonos are 15% off!

***Mother’s Day Special! *****20% off all infinity scarves until April 30th!
***May 1st - May 7th - 15% off all Square scarves
***May 8th May 14th - 20% off all crinkle scarves
*** May 15th - 21st - 15% off all ponchos
*** May 22 - 28th - 15% off all large scarves

Welcome! Find that perfect accent to take your wardrobe up to the next level!
I’ve been working with textiles for over 20 years and use many techniques to put colour and pattern on fabric. Each piece is designed and hand dyed, painted or printed by me.

I love to experiment with new techniques and designs. so check back often.

For videos of painting and 'how to wear' videos, see my instagram feed @Freespiritsilk

For longer videos and event information, see Freespiritsilk on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

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Sue on Jun 20, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

I bought the scarf to go with a winter top so I haven’t worn it yet, but I love the colors (mix of blue/green) and am looking forward to wearing it. It met my expectations.

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf, Crinkled Silk Travel Scarf - Lime, Turquoise, Blue - 17x85"

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf, Crinkled Silk Travel Scarf - Lime, Turquoise, Blue - 17x85"
Paula on Jun 17, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

The scarf is beautiful. The quality is wonderful

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Blues & White - 11 x 76 inch Circle Scarf

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Blues & White - 11 x 76 inch Circle Scarf
Rosenwood on Jun 2, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Scarf is beautiful, even more beautiful in person. The seller was so kind. I needed the scarf for a very special occasion and was concerned about the ship time from Canada. She shipped it next day. It now has arrived and I will be wearing in a few days. Highly recommend.

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Purple, Fuchsia, Green, Blue - 11 x 76 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Purple, Fuchsia, Green, Blue - 11 x 76 inches
Laura on May 6, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

This really reminds me of Rapunzel in "Tangled", I'm excited to wear it out and see if anyone else says so 😊

Hand Dyed Silk Poncho - One size - Rose, Purple, Mauve, Plum with Painted Flowers- 22 x 72 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Poncho - One size - Rose, Purple, Mauve, Plum with Painted Flowers- 22 x 72 inches
Fenella on Apr 28, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Wow, such fantastic vibrant colours. Thank you.

Silk Scrunchies - Hand Painted Silk - Chartreuse, Turquoise, Blue -Hair Scrunchies

Silk Scrunchies - Hand Painted Silk - Chartreuse, Turquoise, Blue -Hair Scrunchies
Line on Apr 18, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

I can’t tell how much I love this scarf! The colours are so vibrant and the art work very nice. The stitching is perfect and barely noticeable. A really good purchase. I warmly recommend this seller. The shipping is very fast.

Susan responded on Apr 23, 2022

Thanks so much! It’s so satisfying to know that someone appreciates the joy of these colours as I do!

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Aqua, Lavender, Grape - 11 x 76 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Aqua, Lavender, Grape - 11 x 76 inches
Laura on Apr 13, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful top, I'm so excited to wear it out!

Susan responded on Apr 23, 2022

And it looks wonderful on you - so happy you’re pleased with it!

SPECIAL LISTING for Laura - Cherry Blossom Top and White Silk Scrunchy

SPECIAL LISTING for Laura - Cherry Blossom Top and White Silk Scrunchy
Laura on Apr 5, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Soft, beautiful scarf 🌟

Hand Painted Large Silk Scarf, Sky Blue, Turquoise and Blue Mermaid Scale Pattern - 14x72 inches

Hand Painted Large Silk Scarf, Sky Blue, Turquoise and Blue Mermaid Scale Pattern - 14x72 inches
Laura on Apr 5, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Best shirt ever!!!! 🧜‍♀️

Susan responded on Apr 23, 2022

Thank you! You can’t go wrong with those colours!

SPECIAL Listing for Laura - Seafoam - Dyed and painted silk top

SPECIAL Listing for Laura - Seafoam - Dyed and painted silk top
Laura on Mar 26, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

This will complement lots of outfits, I expect it to be versatile 🌟

Hand Painted Silk Infinity Scarf - Soft Pink with Purple and Plum Abstract Leaf Pattern - 11 x 60"

Hand Painted Silk Infinity Scarf - Soft Pink with Purple and Plum Abstract Leaf Pattern - 11 x 60"

About SusieQHandDyed

Sales 650

On Etsy since 2008

Drawing and free painting flowers on white.
Painted scarf in process using resist lines in a modern abstract design.
Dyed infinity scarf using my own shibori technique with two different dyes.
Infinity scarf dyed in a seafoam background then painted freely with leaf pattern.
Large scarf painted in bold modern abstract, with painted resist lines showing as white.

A love of Colour and Pattern

Many years ago I received my degree in Textiles at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design. Since then I've designed woven silk and beaded jewelry, worked in painted paper collage and am now absolutely loving returning to my textile roots by working with silk.

My inspiration and joy through all these mediums has always been playing with color, pattern and image. For the silk, I use a variety of techniques such as shibori, fold & clamp dye and direct dye, but my favorite technique is painting on the silk.

I may repeat a motif such as a leaf shape, but each scarf is painted freely with no stencils or printing media, so each is unique. The scarves are often dyed first in a soft shade and then painted. For other designs I paint directly on the creamy white scarf, sometimes using resist outlines and other times drawing and painting in free hand, creating a looser, almost watercolor look.

I'm always exploring new techniques and patterns and will be adding some block printing to my scarves this year so always check back to see what's new.

My other love is vintage fashion. I buy most of my own clothing second hand and I'm always seeing wonderful vintage finds along the way! Being a textile person I can't resist a wonderful fabric, vintage silk scarf or quality designer dress, but they're not always something I can use myself. A few years ago I changed my former vintage shop to my silk painting shop, but I decided that vintage fashion can also fit with my scarves, so I am now adding my vintage finds to my shop as well. You will find mostly dresses and silk scarves (of course) and perhaps the odd blouse, jacket or accessory. Please enjoy browsing!

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I’ve been a designer / maker now for over 30 years. I began in weaving, transitioned into painted paper collage (which I still do) and now back to textiles with dyed painted and printed silk. I love colour, exploring techniques and pattern.

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Last updated on May 10, 2022

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I gladly accept returns and exchanges

Contact me within: 3 days of delivery

Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery

I don't accept cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

Custom or personalized orders
Perishable products (like food or flowers)
Digital downloads
Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
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Refunds will be taken if I am notified within 3 days of delivery of the item. The refund will be given once the item is returned in it's original condition and will be minus shipping costs.

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Please pay for your item within three days. Email me right away if you have any special requests etc. I take paypal and direct pay through Etsy.

Shipping

I ship by Canada Post. This will go by air internationally and in Canada. Most scarves can ship in a padded envelope and so are not expensive to ship by letter air mail. However this does not include tracking. There is however, a shipping upgrade available if you prefer to pay for tracking. When you checkout, there should be a down arrow by the 'standard shipping' box - click and you will see an amount for shipping with tracking.

Most of my scarves are already made, so I can ship out within 1-2 business days. However, a few styles are pictures of previously sold scarves whose colours and styles can be more or less repeated. (This is mentioned in the listing.) These can take up to 7 days to post.

Once I have posted an item, shipping times vary - anywhere on the east coast of Canada and the U.S. should take up to a week. Further west may take a week to 10 business days. Internationally can take up to two weeks or more.

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Vintage Silk Scarf - Anne Klein, Lime Green, with Black and White Lion Design

Silk Scarf - Hand Painted Summer Scarf, Ponytail Scarf - Stripes in Yellow, Coral, Pink, Raspberry, Beige - 9 x 60 inches

Silk Scarf - Hand Painted Summer Scarf, Ponytail Scarf - Stripes in Turquoise, Lavender, Chartreuse & Blue - 9 x 60 inches

Vintage Silk Chiffon Scarf - Anne Klein, Floral in Coral, Pink, Beige, and Brown 10.5 x 54 inches

Vintage Square Silk Scarf - Black Silk Chiffon with Multicolor Polka Dots and Flowers, - 32 x 34 inches

Vintage Laurel Birch Cat Silk Scarf with Beaded Details - Beige, Blue, Multicolor - 11 x 54 inches

Vintage Batik Silk Scarf - Orange / Red, Black and White - 26 x 27 inches

Silk Poncho, Hand Dyed Shawl, Shrug or Scarf, Ocean Colours - 22 x 72"

Silk Poncho, Hand Dyed Shawl, Shrug or Scarf, Blue Turquoise Fuchsia - 22 x 72"

Silk Poncho, Hand Dyed Shawl, Shrug or Scarf, Purple, Magenta, Fuchsia - 22 x 72"

Silk Scrunchie, Sweet Hand Painted Summer Scrunchie in Beach Colours - Beige, Turquoise, Yellow, Pink

Silk Scrunchie, Hand Painted Silk, Purple Rose Yellow Green

Silk Poncho, Hand Dyed Shawl, Shrug or Scarf, Dyed in Rich Multicolor- 22 x 72"

Vintage Square Souvenir Scarf, Historic London Scarf in Brown, Peach, Turquoise, White - 26 x 26 Inches

Triangular Silk Shawl / Scarf, Hand Dyed & Printed in Pastel Aqua, Green - 44 x 44 x 72 Inches

Vintage Square Scarf, 36 inches, Red, Cream, Gold - Babushka Scarf

Triangular Silk Shawl / Scarf, Hand Dyed & Printed in Pastel Aqua, Green - 44 x 44 x 72 Inches

Vintage Silk Chiffon Shawl, Scarf - Fawn, Caramel, Cream - 34 x 80 inches

Hand Dyed & Painted Silk Scarf, Ocean, Mermaid Scarf, Blue, Green, Seafoam with Mermaid Scale Design 14x72

Hand Dyed Rayon Tunic with Printed Leaves - Turquoise, Blue, Purple - Size M

Shibori Tie Dye Rayon Tunic - Lavender, Purple - Size M-L

Hand Dyed Cotton Knit Tunic with Printed Leaves - Purple, Taupe - Size L

Hand Dyed Rayon Tunic with Printed Leaves - Blue, Purple - Size M-L

Silk Neck Scarf, Hair Scarf, Skinny Scarf - Hand Dyed and Painted, Orange, Gold, Red

Silk Neck Scarf, Hair Scarf, Skinny Scarf - Reversible, Hand Dyed, Fuchsia and Purple - 34 x 2 Inches (86 x 5 cm)

Silk Neck Scarf, Hair Scarf, Skinny Scarf - Reversible, Hand Dyed, Painted, - 34 x 3 Inches (86 x 7.5 cm)

Silk Neck Scarf, Hair Scarf, Skinny Scarf - Reversible, Hand Dyed, Painted, - 33 x 2.5 Inches (85 x 6 cm)

Vintage Square Silk Scarf - Mosaic Tile Pattern- 34 x 36 inches

Square Silk Scarf, Hand Painted Vintage Style Roses, Silk Kerchief, 25 x 25 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf - Blue, Seafoam Green, Yellow -Silk Rayon Devore Pattern - 8 x 54 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf - Lemon Yellow - Silk Rayon Devore Pattern - 8 x 54 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf - Mauve Purple - Silk Rayon Devore Pattern - 8 x 54 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf - Turquoise - Silk Rayon Devore Pattern - 8 x 54 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Scarf - Peach - Silk Rayon Devore Pattern - 8 x 54 inches

Hand Dyed Silk Infinity Scarf - Gold , Taupe - 11 x 76 inches

Hand Painted Square Silk Scarf -Colourful Daisies Head Scarf, Kerchief, Bandana - 25 x 25 inches