Leaf & Thread Designs

Leaf & Thread Designs Botanical prints and mixed media art using fabric and thread.

Thanks so much to the buyer of my Great Horned Owl thread painting, and to and for showing my art! The Birds 2: Feather...
05/17/2026

Thanks so much to the buyer of my Great Horned Owl thread painting, and to
and for showing my art! The Birds 2: Feathers and Forms exhibit will be up through June 28. With 25 artists and more than 100 original artworks including paintings, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media, it is an incredible show!

Finally getting around to using a fabric remnant I purchased a couple of years ago, to dress up this jacket. I'll be he...
05/16/2026

Finally getting around to using a fabric remnant I purchased a couple of years ago, to dress up this jacket. I'll be heading back to Valencia soon and hope to score some more fabric.

I am excited to have my thread painting, Great Horned Owl, included in the upcoming Birds 2 exhibit at , along with wor...
05/11/2026

I am excited to have my thread painting, Great Horned Owl, included in the upcoming Birds 2 exhibit at , along with works from many talented artists. The opening reception is this coming Saturday, May 16th from 2-5 pm. The exhibit runs through June 28.

I really enjoyed working on this cute kitty.
05/10/2026

I really enjoyed working on this cute kitty.

Silk charmeuse dyed with natural dyes and printed with leaves and flowers.
05/02/2026

Silk charmeuse dyed with natural dyes and printed with leaves and flowers.

Linen gauze scarf infused with natural dyes and printed with leaves and flowers.
04/26/2026

Linen gauze scarf infused with natural dyes and printed with leaves and flowers.

Now that spring is finally here, I can get back to ecoprinting. 😊
04/19/2026

Now that spring is finally here, I can get back to ecoprinting. 😊



Work in progress: For my latest thread painting, I decided to stitch the main subject first and then choose a backgroun...
04/02/2026

Work in progress: For my latest thread painting, I decided to stitch the main subject first and then choose a background. So far, this ecoprinted fabric dyed with madder is my first choice. I'll live with it a while before committing.





I received my book, Printing from the Garden by Alison Kelly, and I love it!  It is well written, beautiful to look at, ...
03/18/2026

I received my book, Printing from the Garden by Alison Kelly, and I love it!  It is well written, beautiful to look at, and contains a wealth of information. The book lays out detailed and easy to follow instructions, and provides a list of common leaves and flowers that will give excellent results. This book is a great resource for beginners and experienced botanical printers alike, and one I am excited to add to my collection.  Thanks for your gorgeous book!

Soft wool wrap printed with eucalyptus, oak, liquidambar and maple leaves. Warm and cozy on a cold day. leafprints
02/06/2026

Soft wool wrap printed with eucalyptus, oak, liquidambar and maple leaves. Warm and cozy on a cold day.





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My Great Horned Owl thread painting is getting down to the final tweaks. I've been working on it off and on for two mont...
01/31/2026

My Great Horned Owl thread painting is getting down to the final tweaks. I've been working on it off and on for two months. Looking forward to getting it finished and framed. 🦉





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