What is Cochineal? Cochineal is a fascinating natural dye stuff. It is believed to have been discovered for world wide use by Conquistador Hernan Cortes on his exploration of southern America in the early 1500s … read more ›
Madder is my favourite dye stuff; to grow, use and for the colours it gives; here’s why…. About Madder Madder (Rubia Tinctorum) has been used for centuries to give a range of beautiful rich red, … read more ›
Have you grown any dye plants this year or foraged for anything that gives good colour? Many dye plants can give colour as a fresh leaf/flower/bark/seed, but you may not want to use them immediately … read more ›
I’ve been working on my first natural dyeing book for 18 months now and its finally at the publishers. It has been a really fulfilling commitment of time but I have really enjoyed all the … read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Are you struggling to find a more sustainable way to knit and are unsure which yarns to choose? Let me show you how….. Sustainability is a real buzz word at the moment but what does … read more ›
Hello! Would you like a custom workshop, just for you and a few friends? Perhaps you would like to learn to crochet, dye with natural colours, cast on, cast off and finishing techniques, knitting socks … read more ›
Hello again friends! Sunshine days are here and summer holidays are on the horizon. Are you going away on holiday, or like us, staying at home and having day trips out? We are very lucky … read more ›
I think a little of what you fancy does you good! I’ve been seeing so much yellow in the fashion magazines, on the high street and even in the fields of daffodils round here, I … read more ›
Gorgeous Colours for Autumn. What do you think of the Pantone London gorgeous colours for autumn 2017 ? I think there is something for everyone, and I like the way several colours can be combined … 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 ›
