the grapevine: a versatile material using locally foraged finds whenever I'm able is a priority for my work. luckily, my yard is full of dye materials. we have feet of...
the making of 'xoxo': valentines day 2021check out my process for creating one of my 2021 valentines day cards, 'xoxo' start: sketch the design on paper & work out the kinks draw...
Pantone color of the year 2021Township Four shared with me Pantone's Color of the year: Illuminating. enter my take on their shade: 'dandelion' seen below. a limited...
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...
colors of summerthis 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 &...
dye garden updatesphotos from the dye garden - home grown botanical dyes right here in the Berkshires hollyhock, gladiola, pansy, petunia, bee balm,...
solar dyeing tutorial using a direct contact methodSolar dyeing is a stress-free starting point if you’re a beginner natural dyer. Solar dyeing uses the sun as the energy source versus...
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...