A brief history of Logwood for natural dyeing Logwood and many other natural dyes have been used for hundreds of years to dye textiles. Exploration and discovery of the New World established new trade routes … read more ›
Natural dye Stuff for yarn dyeing at Gorgeous Yarns! Here at Gorgeous Yarns I am passionate about yarn dyeing using natural dye stuff. The range of colours is amazing; bright, rich colours, soft pastel colours … read more ›
As the spring dye plant growing season comes closer, I can’t help but feel the urge to get out into the garden again. Today on the blog I thought it would be nice to talk … read more ›
Yarn shows are Back! Hooray! Yarn shows are back, and in person again after a couple of years of no yarn shows or virtual shows only. Several shows have already taken place this year, including … read more ›
What are some sustainable non-animal yarn options? When I wrote the blog ” Knitting yarn: How can you be more sustainable? “ I didn’t include many vegetarian yarn options. I talked about cotton and bamboo, … read more ›
Have you ever wondered how eco-friendly natural dyes are for dyeing yarn at home? Maybe you’d like to learn a little more about natural dyeing? In today’s post I’m going to do just that! We … read more ›
Events in 2023 are starting to get written into my diary, here’s what’s happening: As events in 2023 are confirmed, I’ll update this page. So far these events are confirmed and I will be attending … read more ›
Have you ever wondered about how long natural dyes last? Maybe you’d like to learn a little more about natural dye fixatives? In today’s post I’m going to do just that! We will explore how … read more ›
Ever wanted to learn natural dyeing but thought it was going to be lots of hassle at home? Today I want to dispel that myth once and for all so that you can enjoy the … read more ›
Why do I use British yarn? As a natural dyer and teacher I talk a lot about sustainability in the dye process with my students, especially when it comes to the plant stuff we use. … read more ›
Looking for new knitting patterns? Autumn is the perfect time to get your knitting needles out and start creating something new for your wardrobe. Today on the blog I’m going to share my favourite one … read more ›
Calendula flowers are easy to dye with! Keep on reading because today I want to show you some of my dyeing and the range of colour options you have when you dye with these beautiful … read more ›
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Ever wondered what a dye garden looks like and what sort of things you can grow here in the UK? Keep reading because today I will show you just how my dye garden is growing … read more ›
Solar dyeing is a fascinating and creative process. Wondering how easy it is to dye yarns and fabrics using the power of the sun? Keep reading as I share a quick and easy way to … read more ›
Come and see us! All being well with the pandemic and COVID restrictions, here are our events in 2021. JUNE 11-12/6/21 Toby’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle in Devon. We will be there with a … read more ›
As the spring dye plant growing season comes closer, I can’t help but feel the urge to get out into the garden again. Today on the blog I thought it would be nice to talk … read more ›
Ever wanted to learn natural dyeing but thought it was going to be lots of hassle at home? Today I want to dispel that myth once and for all so that you can enjoy the … read more ›
