Category Archives: Eucalyptus cinerea as dye

One Day; One Dye Bath; Lots of Effects

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Margaret Ford

My friend Anne gave me a huge paper bag of gumnuts which I’ve recently rediscovered after cleaning out the dyeing cupboards. Another friend and I have been invited to participate in the opening of a new arts hub in Inglewood, … Continue reading →

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A Coreopsis Opportunity

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Margaret Ford

A couple of weekends ago WAFTA (http://www.wafta.com.au) was invited to an Open Garden in Victoria Park here in Western Australia.  The organisers had the foresight to ask us  to complement the beautiful garden beds with demonstrations of how fabric can … Continue reading →

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Plant Dyeing Again

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Margaret Ford

Well, fellow MELD member Louise Wells has  said that if I’m on a good thing I should stick to it. So here goes with my record of the latest natural dyeing efforts. f Might take break now while I think … Continue reading →

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More plant dyeing

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Margaret Ford

This a post that is more for documenting my experiments of today than to arouse responses like “Oh, gorgeous” or “You are so clever!”. When “you’re on a good thing , stick to it”, comes to mind. I had  a … Continue reading →

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Margaret or Monet?

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Margaret Ford

I had a lovely day with friends here yesterday.  It was like a group studio with Liz in the laundry dyeing yarn with fibre reactive dyes; Louise at the table designing  an entry into a brooch exhibition; and Julie outside … Continue reading →

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