Natural dyeing with acorns and walnuts produces lovely tans, browns, grays, and blacks. Join me as I take you through the process. My property is filled with oak trees, so acorns are not hard for me to find. They are one of the first natural dyes I learned to extract. Walnuts produce a very similar…
This week I enjoyed dyeing with weld! Weld, also known as Dyer’s Rocket, is an ancient dye used for millennia to dye fibers and cloth to vibrant yellow shades. It is known to have been used as early as Roman times, and was used extensively throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. Since yellow is a…
Soft, yet crunchy chocolate chip cookies, with perfect crispy edges, uniquely flavored with a touch of cinnamon. This is a simple, basic, no-fuss recipe with incredible results. Seriously, I have been making these chocolate chip cookies at least monthly for the past TWENTY years! You will never go back to your old basic recipe! What…
I Grew Coreopsis Flowers and Turned Them into Beautiful Natural Dyes This summer I grew an abundance of Coreopsis flowers in my garden! Coreopsis flowers produce a perfect rusty pumpkin orange color on natural fibers. Dyeing with Coreopsis is easy, and I’ll walk you through each step. Growing Coreopsis Flowers Choosing the Right Variety There…
Yesterday, my family and I cleaned out the summer garden and planted the fall garden. We had a nice time working together outside as a family. It was very hot, but with all the hands helping out, we got a lot done in just a few hours. In my zone, we have mild winters, with…
This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What is Wet Felting? Wet felting with wool is one of the most beginner-friendly fiber arts you can try. It requires only wool fibers, hot water, soap, and friction—yet it produces sturdy, beautiful cloth. The felting process is simple but…
Learn how to make a sewing kit! Below, I’ve listed and linked all the basic tools you will need to mend your clothes or do some basic hand sewing. This is intended to be a no-frills sewing kit that is as inexpensive as possible. All of these tools can be upgraded to higher quality, more…
Home Comforts: One of My Favorite Homemaking Books (This post contains Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase after clicking one of these links, I may make a small commission at no cost to yourself.) I’ve read so many books about homemaking. Some notable ones are “The Hidden Art of Homemaking,”…
Crafting Luxurious Angora Wool Blends: The Making of My “Marshmallow Fluff” Batts When it comes to creating the perfect spinning experience, few materials rival the softness and luxury of an angora wool blend. In my studio, I’ve developed a process to craft these exquisite blends, bringing together my own angora and fine Cormo wool to…
Learn how to wash and set single ply yarn for stability and strength. Join me as I go through all my new skeins of yarn that I spun during Tour de Fleece 2024. I discuss each batt’s fiber content, the type of yarn I spun, and all the aftermath of Tour de Fleece: washing, winding,…