Eucalyptus Leaf Dye I gathered some Eucalyptus leaves during a recent visit to Corfu. Eucalyptus makes a wonderful dye, both from the leaves and the bark.I dyed both wool and some cellulose […]
Eucalyptus Leaf Dye
Flame of the Forest Dye
Flame of the Forest Dye Flame of the Forest Natural Plant DyeButea monospermafor 100 grams of fibre20 grams Flame of the Forest Dye Powder Post Views: 911
Plant Dyed and Health
Plant Dyed and Your Health Did you know that textiles dyed with plant dyes can be good for you?As a part of my personal search for a healthier lifestyle, I am on […]
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural Dyes
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural Dyes Anti-microbial Effects of Natural DyesNatural dyes are a good thing. In my research, I came across numerous research studies that have been done in the past several […]
Weaving with Hemp
Weaving and Spinning Hemp From rope to fine tablecloths, hemp has been used by industry and for textiles for many centuries. The earliest uses of hemp date back to the Chinese, in […]
Poppana
Poppana During a trip to Ontario, I had the opportunity to view some wonderful examples of Finnish textiles. Here are some photos of them. Post Views: 716
Takana
Täkänä FI – TäkänäHere are some examples of Finnish weaving techniques of Double weave Pickup and Täkänä. Post Views: 612
Qasr Abrim Garment
Qsar Abrim Garment – British Museum Qasr Abrim Garment: V-Neck Shaping on a Loom As I wander through the numerous museums in and around London, and view the exhibits and artifacts , […]
Cedar Bark Weaving
Cedar Bark Weaving – Anna Billy As part of the Gibsons Landing Fibre Festival, held during the week of August 13 – 19, 2001, Anna Billy taught a class in traditional cedar […]
Pickup Patterns on a Band Loom
BAND LOOM PICKUP I recently purchased a Glimakra 2 shaft band loom so that I can weave narrow bands more easily. I have been experimenting with how to also weave pickup patterns […]
