The following is an excerpt from "The Rhythm of Family" by Amanda Blake Soule with Stephen Soule.
Use Natural Dyes
Dyeing fabric and fiber with materials found in the natural world is a family favorite and a wonderful project for all ages. There are endless possibilities for color when we use the earth’s palette as our guide. We’re often surprised by what color a certain material yields when added to fabric—quite often it is so different from the original source. That’s part of the fun, so keep an open mind about your end results, and experiment with whatever you have available in your own backyard!
Natural Materials for Dyeing
Red—dandelion root, beets, rose hips, chokecherries, blackberries, hibiscus
Orange—sassafras, onion skin, carrot root, turmeric, pomegranate
Yellow—marigold, burdock, celery leaves, tea, dandelions, sunflowers
Green—spinach leaves, nettle, red onion, yarrow, foxglove, sorrel
Blue/purple—mulberries, red cabbage, hyacinth, maple tree bark
Brown—oat bark, juniper berries, tea bags, birch bark, walnut hulls
Crafting Notes
If you are dyeing yarn, open it up into a large circle while keeping it wound in its skein. Tie it loosely at several points to hold it in its skein while going through the dye process. Read More...
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