natural dye recipe – All Fiber Arts

Ivy Leaf Dye

I have seen several references to dyeing yarns with Ivy vines, but none of them seem to have any detailed instructions.… Read more...

Flame of the Forest Natural Plant Dye
Butea monosperma
for 100 grams of fibre
20 grams Flame of the Forest Dye Powder

I gathered some Eucalyptus leaves during a recent visit to Corfu. Eucalyptus makes a wonderful dye, both from the leaves and the bark.… Read more...

We planted an espalier apple tree 2 years ago when we moved to our new property. This year we had our first successful apple crop.… Read more...

Alkanet Dye

Alkanet Root Dye Recipe for Linen, Cotton and Cellulose Fibres
Alkana Tinctoria

for 100 grams of fibre
20 grams Alkanet Root Rhubarb Dye Powder
Soak the Alkanet in a glass jar overnight with a bit of alcohol.… Read more...

Himalayan Rhubarb Dye

Himalayan Rhubarb Dye Recipe for Linen, Cotton and Cellulose Fibres
Rheum Emodi

for 100 grams of fibre
20 grams Himalayan Rhubarb Dye Powder