My name is Sarah I'm a published author, fiber artist, natural dyer, and musician. I've been experimenting with Isatis tinctoria, Isatis indigotica. and other Isatis spp. since my first science fair project in 2007. I was a finalist at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Truro, Nova Scotia, Ottawa, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba. My project on Woad won 4 medals -- 3 silvers and a bronze -- at the ... Read More about About me
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Historical Herbal Dyes for Clothing and Fabric
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Historically, herbal dyes were the only source of colorant for most of the population. Many of these herbs were neither colorfast, nor washfast, yet they were still used and enjoyed. Re-dyeing, and ... Read More about Historical Herbal Dyes for Clothing and Fabric
Solar Dyeing with Natural Dyes
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Solar dyeing is a set it and wait method of dyeing that is most often popularized for working with weak acid dyes, kool-aid, and other quick set dyes. It takes advantage of solar energy to warm the ... Read More about Solar Dyeing with Natural Dyes
A Quick History of Tie Dye in Natural Dyes
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************A look at the history of tie-dye shows that it is a fun and bright dye style that is rooted in traditional shibori dyeing techniques. As well as other resist dye techniques from other cultures. ... Read More about A Quick History of Tie Dye in Natural Dyes
How to Mordant Silk
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Mordant silk with confidence with this simple step by step method for pre-dye mordanting. I've talked about different types of mordants before, and basic mordant techniques for wool and cotton ... Read More about How to Mordant Silk
Save the Bees: Bee Friendly Dye Plants
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Often when I think about a natural dyer's garden, I think in terms of colors for the dye vat. Sometimes, I think in terms of garden beauty, ease of cultivation, or hardiness for my zone. But, I hadn't ... Read More about Save the Bees: Bee Friendly Dye Plants
Knitted Fingerless Gloves: Last Minute Gift Idea
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************No matter what time of year it is, it can be very easy to end up in a last-minute gift related panic. While socks seem small and simple, they really aren't the quickest knitted gift. Buying a gift is ... Read More about Knitted Fingerless Gloves: Last Minute Gift Idea