by Gretchen | Jul 21, 2018 | Fiber Projects, Fleeces & Wool, Gallery, Whitefish Bay Farm |
It has been a while (June 23rd) since I completed the week four dyeing project. I now have time to write about what we did. Many of you may remember that last summer we had to put in a new driveway to get tractors and equipment to and from the machine storage shed.... by Gretchen | Jun 27, 2018 | Farm, Fiber Projects, Gallery |
There is a large, vigorous stand of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) on the west side of the house. They are remnants of the Lily of the Valley plants that were growing here when we purchased the farm in 1983. I had never considered Lily of the Valley as a dye... by Gretchen | Jun 12, 2018 | Fiber Projects, Whitefish Bay Farm |
I had read in two different natural dyeing books** that Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) could be used for dyeing and would produce a green yellow. On June 2nd, the Stinging Nettle behind the barn and along the rock wall were about 12 -15 inches tall. I collected... by Gretchen | Jun 10, 2018 | Fiber Projects, Fleeces & Wool, Whitefish Bay Farm |
For many years, I have been following the blog of a natural dyer, Leena Riihelä, in Finland. This winter she decided to experiment with new dye materials found in her back yard. I have been following her results with great interest and it has inspired me to try a... 