Here in Berks County, Pa the autumn days have been beautiful and the last few nights have been stunning with glorious moonlight. We are undergoing a major landscaping project between the house and barn so I am thankful for each sunny day. As I clean up around the gardens my thoughts have been wandering to what plants would be good for dyeing wool. About 7 years ago I spent a weekend dabbling in the dye pot with a variety of plants from the gardens but I've sinced turned to the "little brown packages". Do any of you have a dye garden? I'm curious as to what you enjoy collecting for the dye pot. Earlier this month, at a local historical village I saw a hank of yarn that was dyed to a beautiful shade using orange cosmos. Maybe someday I'll get around to harvesting my orange flowers! Here's a pic of my orange cosmos. You will notice that Miss Paisley wanted to be part of the picture! Since she's been giving such beautiful eggs lately, I thought I would indulge her vanity.
Terri
from high on a hill in Berks County, Pa
Welcome Terri....you are going to be such a blessing for this site! Hope someone can help with the "dye" pots - Me...I'll reap your rewards! Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Terri, Welcome, I'm a spinner and weaver of wool and a long long time ago I did some dyeing with natural dyes. Have you ever? I have some great books to recommend if you have not. I too some day will harvest my flowers and try my hand at dyeing wool again.
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