Natural Dyeing With Dye Flowers
Sawtooth Star Quilt Tutorial
Today I have a fun tutorial to share with you. The traditional quilt block featured here is called Sawtooth Star. Most traditional quilt blocks are composed of simple shapes, and this one is made from squares and flying geese. If you’ve purchased my block printed flowers you will use them as the center for each star.
Marigold Quilt Dye and Sew Along Post 3
Marigold Quilt Dye and Sew Along Part 2
Marigold Quilt Dye and Sew Along Part 1
Welcome to the Marigold Quilt dye and sew along! I’ve noticed the kits making their way to you and it makes me so happy. In this first post I will cover the natural dyeing aspect of the kit: scouring the fabric, treating it with tannin and mordant, and finally dyeing it two shades of yellow. I’ll share some tips I gleaned from making the sample quilts for this project and lots more. Let’s dive in!
Do Natural Dyes Fade? Let's Change the Way We Think About This!
I frequently receive questions regarding the colorfastness of natural dyes with an underlying assumption that they’re inferior to synthetic dyes. Questions such as: Do naturally dyed colors bleed and rinse away when washed? Do the colors fade quickly? How long does the color last? Although these questions are fair enough, considering the long history of natural dyes and the short yet destructive history of synthetic dyes, I’m always taken aback and surprised by them.
