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Here, you can browse high-quality free patterns, get advice on growing your handmade wardrobe, and build your skills as a maker. I will also from time-to-time post more philosophical musings on craft and making.

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I have something I’ve been meaning to write to you about for weeks now, and I’m finally getting around to it. It’s kind of like the basement full of buckets, jars, and tongs that have been needing washing (also for weeks now) that I finally got around to cleaning this morning. I guess today is […]

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My Process for Natural Dyeing with Black Walnuts

I have something I’ve been meaning to write to you about for weeks now, and I’m finally getting around to it. It’s kind of like the basement full of buckets, jars, and tongs that have been needing washing (also for weeks now) that I finally got around to cleaning this morning. I guess today is […]

Dyeing

Natural Dyeing with Logwood Extract

Logwood is a very fun dyestuff to work with. It’s potent, and only a little is needed to get a lot of color. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about where this dyestuff comes from, some history about its use, and how I’ve used it in my natural dyeing practice. Logwood Extract Logwood […]

Musings

Don’t Fix Your Mistakes

Last week, I was working on a crochet project that I pick up every once in a while when I’m in a lull between other projects. I managed to finish several rows before I looked down and realized I had made a mistake even further back than my work from that day. It was not […]

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BRINGING YOU COLOR straight from THE SOURCE.  NATURE ITSELF.

Is there really any other way to do it? The color possibilities of natural dye are quite literally endless. Whether you're a designer, local yarn store, or avid crafter, you want this color in your life.

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