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Silk Swaddling Blanket

African Threads Posted on March 27, 2019 by Val HearderMarch 27, 2019

I stitched a silk swaddling blanket from silk dyed with avocado stones, coleus leaves, onion skins and saffron. Our third grandchild is due next week, the same day we fly to South Africa for most of April. I wanted something … Continue reading →

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Posted in ecodyes, natural dyes, needle art, Quilts, Slow stitches, Uncategorised | Tagged avocado stones, babe, blanket, natural dyes, onion skins, silk, stitching swaddling | 10 Replies

November Light

African Threads Posted on December 21, 2018 by Val HearderDecember 21, 2018

                      It is Solstice, our darkest day and yet my soul still lingers in November light. It was a month of renewed creative energy for me. The darkening monochromatic landscape … Continue reading →

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Posted in Creative process, Inspiration, Musings, natural dyes, Nature, Uncategorised | Tagged blakc wallnut ink, gold, light, natural dyes, November, retreat, saffron.linen, Solstice | 6 Replies

Eco dyes with Penny and Diane

African Threads Posted on September 30, 2018 by Val HearderSeptember 30, 2018

Visiting Annapolis Royal is always a treat, especially to visit Penny and Diane. I’d asked if I could come to one of their regular dye days to learn more about my new fascination with the alchemy of the dye pot. … Continue reading →

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Posted in ecodyes, Fabric, natural dyes, Uncategorised | Tagged blakc walnut, Dorr wool, dye, eco, leaves, linen, mordant, polypore, rust, sumac, thai silk | 1 Reply

Healing cloth.

African Threads Posted on January 22, 2018 by Val HearderJanuary 25, 2018
wool cloth dyed with tumeric spice

I recently made my first natural dyed fabric. I used fresh ground turmeric roots and Dorr Wool. Links below. This colour enlivens me in the dark of winter. What to do with this rich cloth? It will be stitched upon, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Fabric, Musings, natural dyes | Tagged Cloth, Dorr, dyepot, healing, natural dyes, saffron, turmeric, wool | 11 Replies

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