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Happy Hanukkah!
As some of you may know, tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-night long festival of light. In honor of this holiday I thought it would be fun and interesting to do some research on the history and
Happy Hanukkah!
As some of you may know, tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-night long festival of light. In honor of this holiday I thought it would be fun and interesting to do some research on the history and
The Beloved & Notorious Pokeweed
American pokeweed or pokeberry (Phytolacca americana) is a large, semi-succulent herbaceous perennial plant. It likes fertile but gnarly soil, which accurately reflects the duplicitous nature of the plant. While some blame the death of their horses and their own poisoning
The Beloved & Notorious Pokeweed
American pokeweed or pokeberry (Phytolacca americana) is a large, semi-succulent herbaceous perennial plant. It likes fertile but gnarly soil, which accurately reflects the duplicitous nature of the plant. While some blame the death of their horses and their own poisoning
Folk Fibers
This is certainly not the first time that someone has put the spotlight on Maura Ambrose, but if any of you blog readers out there have not heard of her then it is certainly time for you to check out
Folk Fibers
This is certainly not the first time that someone has put the spotlight on Maura Ambrose, but if any of you blog readers out there have not heard of her then it is certainly time for you to check out
HEAVEN by Kaila Niles
My first attempt at dyeing was with mashed up strawberries, concord grape juice, and cranberries. The results were lovely, however I was unaware of mordants and the colors quickly faded. As I hung Fruit of the Loom undies, cotton pillow
HEAVEN by Kaila Niles
My first attempt at dyeing was with mashed up strawberries, concord grape juice, and cranberries. The results were lovely, however I was unaware of mordants and the colors quickly faded. As I hung Fruit of the Loom undies, cotton pillow
A Fond Farewell to Summer Flowers
Happy October everyone! Though it is only the first week of this lovely month (my favorite month), it signifies the slow but steady descent into colder and much less sun soaked days. Unfortunately, it also means the seasonal end of
A Fond Farewell to Summer Flowers
Happy October everyone! Though it is only the first week of this lovely month (my favorite month), it signifies the slow but steady descent into colder and much less sun soaked days. Unfortunately, it also means the seasonal end of
Friday After Workshops Are Back!
Weaving and Wine? Why not! That’s just one of the many options for a fun-filled Friday After Workshop. At out Manhattan retail location, on Fridays from 6-9 pm, for $50-65 you can participate in a 3-hour workshop focusing on a
Friday After Workshops Are Back!
Weaving and Wine? Why not! That’s just one of the many options for a fun-filled Friday After Workshop. At out Manhattan retail location, on Fridays from 6-9 pm, for $50-65 you can participate in a 3-hour workshop focusing on a
Natural Dyeing in Vermont
Marshfield School of Weaving is a tiny gem of a school located in Central Vermont, close to both Montpelier and Burlington. As well as offering a wide array of traditional weaving courses, the school has incredible dyeing classes. The Shibori
Natural Dyeing in Vermont
Marshfield School of Weaving is a tiny gem of a school located in Central Vermont, close to both Montpelier and Burlington. As well as offering a wide array of traditional weaving courses, the school has incredible dyeing classes. The Shibori
Fields of Indigo
In honor of the free indigo dyeing workshop tonight (September 17, 5:15-7:15) at the Sewing Seeds Dye Garden I thought I would post a link to an interesting exhibition/performance taking place at the Krannert Art Museum in Illinois. The exhibition is a
Fields of Indigo
In honor of the free indigo dyeing workshop tonight (September 17, 5:15-7:15) at the Sewing Seeds Dye Garden I thought I would post a link to an interesting exhibition/performance taking place at the Krannert Art Museum in Illinois. The exhibition is a
Free Indigo Dying Workshop Monday September 17th
We were rained out our of our first attempt however we are ready to try again with our Indigo Workshop! Come to the garden and experience INDIGO, the King of the Blues Monday September 17th, come down to our Sewing
Free Indigo Dying Workshop Monday September 17th
We were rained out our of our first attempt however we are ready to try again with our Indigo Workshop! Come to the garden and experience INDIGO, the King of the Blues Monday September 17th, come down to our Sewing
Free Indigo Dying Workshop – Tuesday Sept 4!
Experience INDIGO, the King of the Blues On Tuesday Sept 4, come down to our Sewing Seeds Natural Dye Garden Workshop Series and learn about this amazing natural dye and try your hand at making a cool, blue textile creation
Free Indigo Dying Workshop – Tuesday Sept 4!
Experience INDIGO, the King of the Blues On Tuesday Sept 4, come down to our Sewing Seeds Natural Dye Garden Workshop Series and learn about this amazing natural dye and try your hand at making a cool, blue textile creation