December Dye-a-Long – Twinkle Twinkle! December’s Dye-a-Long is inspired staring up at the stars on a clear, cold winter night. I’m thinking this would be great interpreted in an ombre, fade or veil, or perhaps a speckle. Or maybe even a nice sparkly yarn or fibre? Post your interpretations of this month’s theme on the […]
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‘Be Counted’ This month’s Dye-a-Long challenge is inspired by current events in the run-up to 12th December. ‘Be Counted’ celebrates the women who fought for the vote and recognises those people around the world still fighting for that right. About the Dye-a-Long Challenge The monthly Dye-a-Long came about through the Facebook Discussion Group and from
DT Craft and Design – November Dye-a-Long challenge! Read More »
Thank you Bakewell Wool Gathering and Pete learns to handspin! And so our 2019 show season draws to a close with a fab finale at Bakewell Wool Gathering and thank you so much everyone for making it a great weekend! We had a brilliant time. Great organisers, lovely fellow traders and an, as always, a
Bakewell Wool Gathering and Pete learns to handspin on a great wheel! Read More »
The Art and Science of Natural Dyes by Joy Boutrup and Catharine Ellis – now in stock! This book is getting rave reviews and quite rightly so! It bridges the gap between the aspiring natural dyer making their very first dyebath and takes them right through to understanding the chemistry of natural dyes. What I
The Art & Science of Natural Dyes Joy Boutrup & Catherine Ellis now in stock! Read More »
Well, I think the badge says it all really! We’re really looking forward to taking our place at Bakewell Wool Gathering this year. You’ll find us in the main hall, along the back wall on stall 16. We’ll have all our usual goodies: procion dyes, acid dyes, kool aid, natural dye extracts, natural dye liquids
Nearly time for Bakewell Wool Gathering – see you there! Read More »
This lovely video of the AGWSD (Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers) Summer School at Askham Bryan College popped up in my Facebook feed this week and I thought you might enjoy it. As well as the work of some of my hand-dyeing students on my ‘Dyeing: A technique (or two!) a day’
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