Here is a pic of my merino fiber in the cochineal dye pot. Below that is the cochineal dyed handspun merino yarn I just finished plying.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Natural Dye Day
Our local weaving guild sponsored a natural dye day last week. With the guidance of Ellen Stone, who is widely known for her knowledge of natural dyes, we dyed fiber and yarn using jewelweed, cochineal , indigo, goldenrod, black walnut, rhododendron and more.
Here is a pic of my merino fiber in the cochineal dye pot. Below that is the cochineal dyed handspun merino yarn I just finished plying.
Here is a pic of my merino fiber in the cochineal dye pot. Below that is the cochineal dyed handspun merino yarn I just finished plying.
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4 comments:
Beautiful color! Love it!
Thanks, Manise. Now I have to decide what I'll make with the yarn.
Lovely!! This is the time of year to do natural dyes!
Sounds (and looks) like fun!
We have a natural dye day coming up soon...wondering what you used for mordant...?
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