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A common fold where fabric is twisted into a circular shape to create radiating lines. Spiral fold A common fold where fabric is pinched and twisted to create radiating lines. To start a spiral tie-dyed shirt, you will pinch the center of the shirt and then start twisting. Then you decide how detailed you want all of the folds radiating from the center to be. You can twist and loosely rubber band some structure and you'll be good to go. Or you can spend time pinching each accordion fold to be a precise, equal height all the way around the shirt. It's going to be fun any way you go. That's what's great about tie-dye is you can decide how detailed and intricate you want to get with it. Sometimes people will use a fork in the center of the shirt. They'll pinch it and then spin the fork while pleating the rest of the shirt evenly as they continue twisting the fork. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Permanent dye that bonds to cotton fibers. Fiber reactive dye supply A permanent, wash-fast dye that chemically bonds to natural fibers like cotton when used with soda ash. Common brands include Procion MX, Dharma, and ProChem. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Template for sewing heavy cloth pads. Get a custom fit with mix and match lengths and widths. Contour Sewing Pattern Get the full pattern, with all of the length and width options. Preview the 14" the version. After purchase, you'll get an email link to download your files. * Email for download link PDF Download $8 Buy Full Pattern

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: A new burger fast-food location, on Cassopolis Street. They are known for their custard, fried food, burgers. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Elkhart, Indiana A new burger fast food location, on Cassopolis Street. They are known for their custard, fried food, burgers, and retro interior. Address 2701 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone 574-399-7767 Freddy's Menu Freddy’s Frozen Custard menu in Elkhart, Indiana including steakburgers, fries, chicken, and frozen custard options Popular Freddy’s Original Double: thin, crispy-edge steakburgers with cheese, pickles, mustard Triple Steakburger Shoestring fries Burgers Prime Rib Steakburger Jalapeño Pepper Jack Double Grilled Cheese Steakburger Chicken Crispy Chicken Club Spicy Chicken Sandwich Hot Honey Chicken (limited-time type items) Sides Cheese curds Onion rings Cheese fries / chili cheese fries Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Elkhart photos Photos of the location in Elkhart, Indiana, near Meijer. This page was last updated on Jul 10, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

An annual festival held at Potawatomi Park in South Bend, Indiana affiliated with Make South Bend. See times, projected dates, vendor lists, and event photos. Rebel Art Fest This is a festival hosted at Potawatomi Park in South Bend, Indiana. It is predominantly meant to feature artists and musicians. I attended this event in June 2025 and really enjoyed the set up with music and art vendors. It really felt like a festival that was featuring artists, bringing their own unique work rather than people bringing stuff to resell that they didn't actually make. All of the food vendors were in one area and the loop around the park was the path to see all of the vendor booths. There were two different stages with bands and artists performing. From what I can tell, this seems to be an event that's usually held in early June every year. This page will be updated when the official date has been announced. The host of this event is MAKE SOUTH BEND .

Photos from John Chausmer Reptiles at the 2025 Tinley Park NARBC Expo. Featuring striking boas and ball pythons on display, photographed by Corky Lorenz. John Chausmer Reptiles at Tinley NARBC Expo This vendor brought an impressive variety of boas. The patterns and colors were striking. I was happy to be able to walk up and observe this boa up close. John Chausmer Reptiles brought an extensive display of boas and ball pythons to the 2025 Tinley NARBC Reptile Expo . I passed by their table twice and was able to catch a closer view of this gorgeous orange snake. Thank you for holding him out to get the fun photo! They are active on Facebook and their own website . It seems like this breeder has a long history of documenting his work. When I searched online, I came across several youtube videos that you might be interested in watching if you are considering acquiring a new snake. This page was last updated on Feb 5, 2026

A dyeing method where fabric is lowered into liquid dye, usually to control placement and intensity. Dip method A dyeing method where fabric is lowered into liquid dye, usually to control placement and intensity. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Love's Travel Stop: Gas station and truck stop off of US 20 bypass, in Goshen, IN. Photos, address, and quick local notes. Love's Travel Stop Goshen, Indiana Gas station and truck stop off of US 20 bypass, in Goshen, IN. Address 2201 County Rd 17, Goshen, IN 46528 Phone 574-389-1737 Notes This location has truck refueling, showers, and food attached to the gas station building. Hardees The truck stop building is connected to a Hardees fast food restaurant, with area to sit down. Dogs There is a small fenced areas for those traveling with a dog. This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

A cone-shaped tool used to pour dye or chemicals into narrow containers without spilling. Funnel tool A cone-shaped tool used to pour dye or chemicals into narrow containers without spilling. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

How to get watercolor dye lines often called "flowy ice dye" and achieved using polyester fleece to fold behind the shirt. See the steps and try it! Flowy ice dye on thin shirts Flowy video demo , for getting blooming effects on thinner fabrics. This is a trick for using polyester fleece to get large watercolor effects on thin shirts. If you want to order a shirt, Corky will make one in your size. Polyester fleece for flowy ice dye This is a short video where Corky explains why she uses polyester fleece when dyeing shirts. Flowy Ice Dye Steps How to Fold Flowy ice dye on thin fabrics requires one or two layers of polyester fleece placed behind the shirt. Scrunch the shirt and fleece together into three to five tall bunches. The fleece must be synthetic (cotton doesn't work) and can be upcycled or new, as long as it’s not much smaller than the shirt. Soda Ash Presoak Pre-soak the shirt in soda ash water to help the dye bond to the fabric. Mix 1 cup of soda ash per 1 gallon of water, soak the shirts, then wring the shirt out by hand. Sprinkling soda ash over the ice tends to block the washed-out watercolor effect. Pre-soaking gives better flowy results. Rack Setup Set up the shirt on a rack so melted ice and dye can drain through the bottom. This downward flow helps create the smooth, flowy lines. Avoid containers where the fabric sits in pooled dye because it will block the movement that creates flowing dye lines. Applying Dye Sprinkle powdered fiber-reactive dye over a generous layer of ice. Use two or three colors, applied randomly, with about ½ teaspoon per color for one shirt. Take a photo of your dye placement and color choices to compare with your final results. Batching Let the shirt sit for 18 to 24 hours at room temperature after the ice melts. This gives the dye and soda ash enough time to react with the fabric. Flowy ice dye doesn’t respond well to rushed batching. Troubleshooting Blotchiness can happen when soda ash is sprinkled on with the dye, because it keeps dissolving at the surface instead of washing through at the same rate as the dye. If your ice melts too fast, the tops of the peaks may rinse out while the color pools and darkens between them. If your design turns out too busy, you might have made too many small scrunches. Stick to three to five tall peaks. Poly Fleece FAQs Where do I get fleece? Fleece can be purchased online or in person, at craft stores. I usually buy it locally since it doesn’t need to have any particular technical features. I go to Joann Fabrics, but you might be able to find what you need at hobby lobby or wal-mart. What kind of fleece? You want fabric that is polyester, and thick. Anti pill or blizzard fleece are the most common/available options, locally. Blizzard is usually the cheapest option. Anti-pill is a little nicer quality, so I get that in case I decide I would rather sew something with a part of it. If you find an obscure polyester fabric that is bulky and cheap, in the clearance section, it could be worth a try. I wouldn’t recommend using cotton or other natural fiber fabrics for this purpose. I have used craft felt with success but I don’t know how well that would hold up for long term use. Sometimes, Anti-pill fleece can cost as much as $12/yard. At that price, I grumble and only get what I need. When it’s $5-6/yard, I will get 3-4 yards to have plenty to play with. How much fabric should I get? I would recommend starting with 1-2 yards. Fabric is stored on “bolts” and they cut the amount that you want before you buy it. Take it to the cutting counter and tell them how much you want. You can cut it into smaller chunks when you get home. It’s okay to use a piece that is bigger than necessary. It just gets scrunched into the bin. If you can fit two full shirts onto your piece of fleece, it might be worth cutting it in half, so you can dye 2 items at the same time. But if it’s only big enough for 1 shirt with some extra fleece hanging off, I would just leave the extra. Don’t trim it down. You might like to have that extra for a bigger item in the future. Do I need to prewash it before dyeing with it? No, I don’t prewash it. Do I need to wash it between uses? When I’m in a hurry to dye more things, I just rinse the fleece in my utility sink, and then spin out the excess water with my spin dryer. I will immediately reuse it damp, without washing/drying. I have not noticed any unintended dye transfer doing this. You CAN wash/dry it between uses if it makes your process easier. You can use 1 or 2 layers depending on how much you want to bulk up the thin fabric that you are dyeing.