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Dye Yarn with Turmeric

Golden Glow: Dye Yarn with Turmeric

Dreaming of yarn in gorgeous golden hues for your summertime knitting or crochet projects? Dye yarn with turmeric to create a glowing ombre effect! Next to your garden, the spice rack is always a great place to look for natural dyes, and colorful turmeric definitely doesn’t disappoint! Raid your pantry and create some sunny yellow […]

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How-To: Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon in Custom Colors

How-To: Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon in Custom Colors

Transform raw silk fabric into silk ribbon in your own custom colors and widths with this hand-dyed silk ribbon tutorial!

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How-To: 4 Techniques for Making Shibori Designs

How-To: 4 Techniques for Making Shibori Designs

Never dyed fabric before? Don’t let that stop you! Here are 4 easy-to-follow techniques for making your own gorgeous indigo Shibori designs on fabric.

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More Natural Dyes from the Kitchen

More Natural Dyes from the Kitchen

If you’re going to be spending a ton of time in the kitchen between now and Thanksgiving, why not whip up some natural dyes while you’re at it?

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Flashback: Dye Your Own Yarn, Naturally

Flashback: Dye Your Own Yarn, Naturally

Natural dyeing is a great way to learn more about plants growing around you and how your yarn is processed. It’s a lot of fun, and you’re sure to get some interesting and rewarding results!

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How-To: Dye Your Own Play Silks

Looking for a kid-friendly weekend project? Dye your own play silks with common household ingredients!

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