HOW TO: CUSTOMIZE RIBBON

I came across this beautiful cotton ribbon at a flea market, and knew it would be the perfect final touch for the Magpie Fields packages.  So to enhance the ribbon and better blend it with the brand, I decided to dye it.

Adding just a hint of color brought out subtle softness to the stiff texture, and after two dyeing sessions and a whirl in the washing machine, it was good to go. After achieving the shade, I used fabric ink to stamp the logo on the ribbon. I really love how each section of the ribbon holds different areas of the logo - it goes along with the quirkiness of Magpie Fields.  The small drawstring bags were dipped into the same dye and turned out even better than the ribbon - love!




































It might be a little extra work to ustomize ribbon, but it's unique and that's some kind of special my friends.

Want to try? Here's how:
1- dye to be blended to make the perfect shade + ribbon to be dipped
2 - drawstring muslin bags to be dipped
3 - soaking for 30 minutes
4 - after soaking  (but before washing)
5 - grey ribbon soaking
6 - second round dye packets(grey needed to be darkened and peach/flesh shade needed to be softened)
7 - stamping the ribbon after washing
8 - bags stamped and washed
9 - final products

SUMMER DAYS

Summer, alas! It's the first day of the new season my friends and we've added some beautiful pieces to our collection. Go on over to the shop and see what's new!
Croquet for those summer days and a gorgeous custom vintage necklace for those summer nights - we've covered all your wants + needs from day to night.

See something you like? With your purchase from Magpie Fields you are making an eco-friendly choice by choosing vintage or are helping a global artist by supporting the work of their craftsmanship. Either way - it's a win, win and not to mention your contribution given to charities of love with the percentage of your purchase that is donated. It's all about giving back my friends - and you make it possible, so thank you!

Oh yes, those long summer days - how you are loved! Enjoy.

FEATURED FIND: ANTIQUE TURKISH KILIM PILLOW

Oh textiles, how you are loved! The color, the texture, the graphics that tell a woven story. One of my favorite types of textiles is antique Turkish kilims because of their classic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and cultural richness - which is exactly why Magpie Fields has chosen to add a selected few in the form of pillows to our collection.

A turkish kilim is a flat woven type of turkish carpet or rug and in its most authentic form is handwoven and made of live wool. Each pillow is made with a portion of an antique turkish kilim rug to make a one-of-a-kind pillow, a beautiful piece of art.
Not one is the same, and is made of naturally dyed live wool; live wool with all the natural oils to allow the natural dyes to pop. The live wool is handwoven - yes, each little knot was done by hand and not by machine giving it a story of its own. Imported from Istanbul and its neighboring villages, these  antique kilim pillows are handwoven pieces of rich history and can add a natural element to your space.
Magpie Fields holds true to the mission it was built upon and this product follows suit by:
1. Green goods - recycling beautiful handwoven antique kilim carpets and rugs into classic pillows
2. Global goods- providing a unique and culturally rich found good
3. Giving chances - by your purchase you are making a difference; a portion of your purchase is given to a charity of love 


 
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