"Natural Dyes Atelier" by Stocksy Contributor "Marc Bordons"Natural dyes atelier with natural light entering through the window. There are fabrics hanging on the wall, small bowls, plants and kitchen utensils.
Plant-Dyed Designs: Kathryn Davey's Naturally Dyed Household TextilesIn her small workshop in Dublin, Kathryn Davey makes naturally tinted Irish linen tea towels, napkins, and other household designs, plus scarves and socks.
Slow Fashion Citizen: Kristine Vejar - KT's Slow ClosetBY KATRINA RODABAUGH // A Verb for Keeping Warm is one of the loveliest fabric and yarn shops I’ve ever visited and yet it’s so much more than a supply store for San Francisco Bay Area fiber enthusiasts. This space also hosts community events, book launches, classes, fiber clubs, an outdoor dye studio, a full […]
On a Remote Dutch Farm, a Textile Designer Takes Control of Her Creative ProcessMost designers want to control as much of the creative process as possible, but Claudy Jongstra has taken this idea to extremes. From a studio and farm on the edge of Spannum, a tiny rural village in the north of the Netherlands, the Dutch textile designer oversees the production of not only her products but […]
Inside the workshop with yarn dyer Kate ChiocchioFrom her back porch to a full-fledged studio, how this yarn dyer grew her business while staying true to her passion.
How to Set Up a Simple Dye Studio at HomeAs a quilter and fabric designer, I love having a stash of fabrics in a variety of colors and textures. Several years ago I discovered that I could make my own fabric stash by using natural plants, flowers and extracts to create a rainbow of colors. I quickly became OBSESSED! Having an organized wet studio allows me
The couple using foraged materials to make pieces imbued with artistryCombining foraged materials with traditional techniques, the duo behind home accessories company Forest-and-Found create beautiful and useful pieces imbued with artistry.
Dyed Fabric IdeasMadeleine Provost on Instagram: “Building a shrine to the avocado 🥑 . . . #naturaldye #botanicaldye #botanicalcolor #textiledye #textileart #textiles #handmadetextile…”
How One Woman Transforms Plants Into PigmentKazumi Tanaka paints the natural world with the essence of flowers.
The Cotswold textile designer using seasonal, plant-based pigments to elevate sustainable fabricsMeeting Charlotte Lawson Johnston at her new Cotswold studio, Christabel Chubb learns why fabrics made using sustainable fibres and plant-based dyes are the natural way forwards
The Dye Shop ( a work in progress )It ain't pretty, but it's workable. I've moved into the shop in our backyard. I couldn't wait till the interior walls were done. Also, the dye pots and plants and mordants were taking over my kitchen, and staining the walls and floors. So, I moved in early! There's still a...
4 Tie Dye DIYs To Tap Into Summer's Biggest TrendA tie dye DIY is the ultimate summer weekend activity. Light some incense and embrace those hippie vibes, but make it fashion with these tutorials...
A textile artist you need to know aboutHand Painted Textiles artist Chiara Grifantini | | Studio Tour | House & Garden
An Intro to Textile Dyeing - Earnest ThreadsI occasionally get questions about how to dye fabric, so I thought I'd post some info and tips for anyone looking to try. I used to work as a Costume
Dear blog (excuses)Hello Blog Long time no see :-) I haven't abandoned you, its just that I've been unbelievably busy and my brain has been so full of wool that I haven't had any space to construct sentences that didn't start with "Daisy -where's the Precious silk we need another 500 gms of Westerwood for order no 10". We brought 14 or 15 wholesale orders back from Germany and have had another dozen since we came home. I always think we can do it all together, but realised after a week we needed a priority…
Pamplemousse GooseI had the pleasure of visiting Audrey Louise Reynolds in her Red Hook studio where she showed us her amazing natural dye process for Issue 5 of Knit Wit Magazine. You can order a print copy...