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These iridescent shawls lend themselves to great color combinations. The wool colors are "passionfruit" and periwinkle and I used silk/linen yarns of loden green and purple. Jasper stones are used for the closers.

S2894

Island Sunset Revisited
This dyed silk reminds me of some the beautiful sunsets seen over vast bodies of water.

S2898

This cacho will be featured in a fashion show for the Ann Arbor Women's City Club this month. The silk organza has been dyed and felted. The fringe of black and silver beads add just enough "glam" without going over the edge!

S2897

I love these polymer buttons! This plum cacho was pole-wrapped and color was removed creating the stripes.

J2838

These blue stones are Sodalite. Nice blue that goes with just about anything!

J2836

These necklaces are long - 36-37". They can be slipped over your head or wound twice as shown. Liking the chucks of stones! The green stones are olive turquoise and the small black stones are hematite. Silver is sterling and Bali.

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S2891

Well, I'm building my inventory of scarves. Here's a couple of new ones.

S2888

Normally I try on the cáchos to make sure they set well on the shoulders. With this design, I discovered a new way of wearing it! In reverse - almost Hepburn-like.

S2890

I found these great buttons! They're made of polymer and are from Germany. Lightweight and really adds something to the garment!

S2889

I did a slight variation to this design. The fabric was pole-wrapped. This is a shibori technique called arashi (lightening). I applied paste that takes color away. Very fun process, because you never know what color will stay!

S2887

Currently these are for sale at $90 each plus shipping. They are handwashable. I'll be adding more as I make them and as they are sold, I will remove them from my blog. Other colors will be available soon!

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I use a variety of yarns to embellish the cáchos. Sometimes the yarn drives the color choice of wool.

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These are created by a technique called "nuno felting." It's a technique of wet felting to pre-dyed silk chiffon. This blue is so pretty! Great with black tank and jeans!

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This accessory can be worn as a poncho, cape or shawl, hence the name Cácho! My sister Vicki and I came up with the name last year when they debuted at a home show in here in Michigan. My mom hosted it and boy, what a spread she put on! It was hard for the guests to shop with all the wine and great food that was served!

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J2810

The center purple stone is Sugalite with African Opals.
I purchase the African Opals in Toronto at the Sewing Expo.
They are probably a form of Jasper, but have a beautiful, creamy look.
Length: 17" Price: $80

Bracelets are also available.
From left to right: 8-1/2", 8", 8" Price: $40

J2831

Large stone is Green Moonstone and the smaller ones are Jasper.
Length: 17", adjustable to 18" Price $85

J2832

Striped Jasper Length: 17", adjustable to 17-1/2" Price: $85
Well received look at the April fashion show in Ann Arbor, MI

J2829

I saw these teardrop Jasper stones and loved them. Length: 18" Price: $85

Nuno-felted scarves

I know it's Spring, but these are chiffon scarves that I created last Fall. These are felted in the same manner as the cáchos. These were very popular over the winter and at the April event I keep mentioning. Bookmark this for this coming winter or send me you email and I'll send you a reminder to visit me this Fall!

I also create wire-knitted jewelry. I used coated copper wire, Bali and sterling silver and semi-precious stones. In this necklace, I used sodalite stones. These vary in length. I'm experimenting with chain to make the lengths less restrictive. This necklace actually sold at the fashion show event in April! Necklaces run $80-90 depending on how much silver I use. More will be posted as they are completed - Michele

The wrap is a new item and sold off the runway. I'm in the process of making more. The "cácho" is also a new item. It can be worn with the closures to the side like a poncho or in the front like a cape. Undoing the "buttons" changes it into a shawl. I'm happy to say that the cácho was well received in the sales area prior to the runway show. I'll show more colors as I get them made!

Welcome to the montourdesigns blog! I am a fiber artist with a passion for color. I enjoy creating wearables - more specifically - accessories. I dye silk, nuno felt scarves and shawls, and wire knit jewelry. I have a website, but can't seem to keep it up-to-date with new images and there's no way for clients to purchase. So, I decided a blog was the answer!

I intend to add images on a monthly basis which gives me time to create and take the pics.

I just participated in a fashion show with the Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild. This event is held in the spring. It's a luncheon and exclusive shopping before and after the show. Very fun!

So here's what I had on the runway!