Natural Dyeing: Finding the Color Growing Around You
For centuries people dyed cloth with whatever they could find in nature. Natural dyeing drastically decreased when chemical dyes came on the market.
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For centuries people dyed cloth with whatever they could find in nature. Natural dyeing drastically decreased when chemical dyes came on the market.
Since buying my first weaving book, my collection has grown quite a bit. For many of us, our libraries are sources of valuable information and inspiration.
Natural dyes are much safer for you and the environment. Learn these dye safety tips, and then learn an exciting shibori technique to get you started!
Natural Dye Extract Kits to dye your next handwoven project.
If you are interested in a very natural way to add a new dimension to your fiber art and serenity to the fabrics in your life, check out Beth’s videos on arashi and itajime shibori techniques and indigo dyeing.
My weaving adventures for the year are always part of the letter, although I limit that part lest my relatives’ eyes glaze over. But it’s been a good weaving year for me.
As Associate Editor of Handwoven I’ve had the joy of reading and writing about the Textile Museum at George Washington University many times. Located in Washington, D.C., the museum gets some of the most extraordinary exhibits, and as much as I enjoy wr
Get Madelyn's tips for designing warp rep weave patterns, such as a rug. Can you use handpainted warp threads with warp rep?
Minimalism, living with less, is gaining momentum. Is minimalist living compatible with crafting? Or is there no such thing as a minimalist yarn stash?
The musical 'Hair' owes its unique esthetic to designer Marian Clayden, but her unique textiles had an even wider impact on art, fashion, and culture.
Techniques like woven shibori require some experimentation, but "failure" doesn't have to be scary. Set up experiments and start expanding your horizons!