Historically, herbal dyes were the only source of colorant for most of the population. Many of these herbs were neither…
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Plant Dyes
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,…
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A Work in Progress: Knitting a Sweater With Vertical Stripes
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Happy Summer (almost fall)! While I’m normally a winter knitter, I’ve had to pull out the needles to give my…
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The Woad to a Sustainable Blue Part 12: Woad our Plant Ally
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Woad is one of the most amazing plants. Not only because of its dye content, but its herbal abilities, and…
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Thinking of Spring: Natural Dye Garden Preparation
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Today is the shortest day of the year, and it’s socked in snowing here. While the darkness and dimness is…
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Five Techniques to Test Any Plant for Natural Dye Color
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Almost any natural dye book will tell you what the common natural dye plants are, what colors you can get…
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