blog | planted pigments

chocolate lace dyeing

Dyeing with chocolate lace from the Floral Reserve in Rhode Island. Burgundy, magenta and plum flowers create blue and green in the dye b...

colors of summer

this summer, I expanded my dye garden. I started some old favorites from seed (hopi sunflower, marigold) and brought in some new flowers ...

the benefits of silk

* silk is a natural temperature regulator - it will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer * silk is a breathable fabric & h...

dye garden updates

photos from the dye garden - home grown botanical dyes right here in the Berkshires hollyhock, gladiola, pansy, petunia, bee balm, scabio...

solar dyeing tutorial using a direct contact method

Solar dyeing is a stress-free starting point if you’re a beginner natural dyer. Solar dyeing uses the sun as the energy source versus hea...

spotted in 'Emma' (2020)

...beautiful bouquets tied up with ribbons! I’ve been watching movies religiously lately, and I am always a sucker for a historical rom-c...

feel good & inspiration

current inspiration & feel good

the dyeing & printing process -

the dye process - the silk comes rolled on a bolt, many, many yards of luxurious white silk. to start, the silk is cut to the desired len...

living pigments

dyeing with plants is fascinating because their color is also living - in a way, the plant continues it’s life through the pigment on the...

a botanical journey

Every so often, I feel the need for a change, and the desire to learn something new. Last summer, the stars aligned and in the mail came ...

inspiration

inspiration is sparked in the most fascinating and special places. here’s who and what’s been inspiring me lately. allie biddle *hand sew...

new note card collection is here

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my newest collection of botanical note cards! This collection features forget-me-not’s, plum blos...

mission

My mission to create a unique and handmade object comes at a time where mass-produced items are plentiful, but artisans and makers are mo...

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