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In Pursuit of Elusive “In-Between” Yarn Colors
With the help of Bengala Mud Dyes, a dye skeptic becomes an enthusiast.
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With the help of Bengala Mud Dyes, a dye skeptic becomes an enthusiast.
Where else can you watch 1,500 sheep walk through town on their way to winter pasture?
Season 9, Episode 10: In the field and in their studios, Rowland and Chinami explore and reimagine traditional Japanese methods for growing, processing, and dyeing with indigo.
Shibori is trendy, versatile, and lots of fun, especially if you have Elizabeth McTear as your guide. She'll walk you through the basics of itajime shibori!
For many weavers, summer is a time to try new things, including dyeing. Handwoven subscribers can get started with this PDF download of kitchen dyeing recipes.
I was shocked to learn that cotton grew in more colors than just white. Since then I’ve learned a lot more about naturally colored cottons and even bought a few cones of my own.
If you are looking for a great fiber-art show, this one at the Seattle Art Museum this spring might be just the ticket!
Kelly didn't just sew her wedding dress, instead she courageously designed a gown with a handwoven bodice and hand-dyed long flowing skirts.
Download this free pattern from Patricia Springer to create a beautiful bag in woven shibori.
Season 5, Episode 2: If you're interested in raising, reeling, or working with silk from moth species around the world, you will find your way to Wormspit. Michael Cook's explorations of sericulture bring this Stone Age technology into modern hands.
I feel comfortable with dyes that I don‘t have to use in the kitchen, so these new tinctures are right up my alley.
Why not give dyeing your own warps a try? It isn't scary or really that hard. Here is how to get started.
What is indigo, and why is it part of the color wheel? Learn the history of indigo dye and why it's inclusion in the color wheel is so controversial.