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Tracy replied to Kris Nardello's discussion 'dyes from the kitchen'

I tried it this summer and got a very light lavender.

September 10

Tracy replied to kimberly baxter packwood's discussion 'New Member Introductions'

Hi, I'm Tracy from Massachusetts. I picked up Rita Buchanan's book A Dyer's Garden last year on impulse and loved it. I started experimenting this summer, mostly with alum/wool -- I tried Mardi Gras coreopsis (turned out mustard yellow), purple basi…

September 10

Tracy is now a member of The Natural Surface

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September 10

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Why would you like to join Natural Surfaces?

I just started natural dyeing this year (I'm a sewer, not a knitter) and would love to know more.

What is your experience with natural dyes, none is needed but knowing will help us to better meet your needs!

Just started this summer -- tried coreopsis, dyer's coreopsis, purple basil and hardy hibiscus on wool. I'd like to try some of the more labor-intensive dyes next year, such as madder and woad, and I'm trying to source seeds for dyer's plants, such as greenweed.

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