Last weekend I got the chance to try dyeing with one of the dye plants I grew from seed in my garden. Of the plants I chose to grow, my biden and marigold plants have done really well. The teasel plants are looking very healthy (the leaves are huge), but don’t …
Last month, I became a member of my local guild of the Association of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. The guild meet once a month, with the June meeting dedicated to a dyeing day at the home of Sarah, one of the guild members. During the day we dyed yarn and fleece …
I couldn’t resist – I made Paprika Patterns’ new Onyx Shirt Pattern, and I dyed my shirt with Paprika. Lisa of Paprika Patterns put out a call for pattern reviewers and I was lucky enough to be selected. This is my first attempt at the pattern, in a cotton double …
I recently dyed a range of yarns, some cotton, and my recently completed knitted socks, with turmeric. In preparation, I tied the loops of yarns in a number of places, and then soaked the yarn, fabric and socks in cold water so that they would take the dye better. I made …
As part of #naturallydyedwardrobe, I’ve been thinking about the plants I can gather to create natural dyes. It’s obviously important when gathering plants that you aren’t having a detrimental effect on the environment you are harvesting in. Many dyers work with a 10 – 20% rule, only taking a maximum of …
As part of #naturallydyedwardrobe, I’ve been busy buying seeds. Marigold Seeds We’re lucky to have a small garden where I can plant dye plants, but many would be suitable to grow in a pot on a balcony, or indoors. I’ve ordered six different types of seed, I had to stop myself …
As part of #naturallydyedwardrobe, I’ve been making plans for the year; what I’m planning to grow, gather and buy to create natural dyes. I’m starting today with the ‘store cupboard’ items that I’m thinking about trying. Some really impressive results can be obtained from easily obtainable food stuffs. They’re also …
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