I was recently asked by a friend to hand dye a few sundresses for her girls. I dyed the empire waist dresses with dried marigolds that my brother-in-law grew in his garden last summer. The golden yellow is so bright and cheery! The tiered dresses were dyed with avocado pits, creating warm spring pink. I…
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Surface Design: Trial and Error
While reading of a variety of natural dyeing books, I have come across an aspect to the process that adds another level of beauty to the project. Surface design is the art of making patterns on the fabric or yarn. A concentrate of natural dye or a modifier can be painted on the fabric. Shibori techniques can…
Color from Compost
Since starting with natural dyeing, I have been experimenting with compost colors. In my kitchen, on a daily basis, I have access to beautiful colors in the form of onion skins, avocado pits and skins, and coffee grounds. The possibilities are endless and I’m excited to see what else I can create!