SusieQHandDyed
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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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Diane on Nov 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful. Love it. Will bring it for dress up occasions while traveling. Takes no room or weight in the suitcase!
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G on Nov 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWonderful scarf, soft and perfect sewing. I wear it with black pants & blouse and mustard shoes. The outfit looks just beautiful - got many compliments!
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G on Oct 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI bought 3 infinity scarves from this store. They are well made, the silk is really soft and they arrived fast. I am so happy with my purchases! I just wish the owner offered more colors such as tones of darker greens, cobalt blue...I would be buying my 4th one for sure!
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Susan on Jul 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis seller took care to gently wash and iron the scarf and shipped it promptly and carefully. I’d buy from her again in a minute.
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jolandasallmann on Jul 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful shirt, super soft and very quick shipping. Just as described.
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Peggy on Jul 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent product, the silk just floats, stellar helped me get the teal /green colors I love. All good.
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Sue on Jun 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI 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.
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About SusieQHandDyed
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Drawing and free painting flowers on white. -
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Painted scarf in process using resist lines in a modern abstract design. -
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Dyed infinity scarf using my own shibori technique with two different dyes. -
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Infinity scarf dyed in a seafoam background then painted freely with leaf pattern. -
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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!
Shop members
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Susan
Maker, Owner
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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Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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Shipping
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.