 I've been interested in Eco-dyeing ever since I visited my friend Susan Brooks and took a day long workshop with her. I also bought her book and all the supplies but never got around to actually eco dying any papers or fabrics. It all seemed too complicated for me (although Susan made it look easy!).
But yesterday, I got my friend Judith Cassel-Mamet's monthly newsletter where she explains how to eco-dye fabric in hot water, just using the sun to transfer the dyes contained in plants and vegetables. So, I thought I would give it a try. I did 4 jars: black beans, walnut shells, crushed walnut shells, and yellow onion skins. After just a couple of hours, I could see that the beans and walnut shells were already dyeing the fabric but the onion skins and crushed walnuts didn't seem to have any affect. I will leave the jars overnight and see what happens. If it works, this will be a simple way to dye your own fabric! Now, I'm sorry I threw out those sunflowers that wilted in my vase. I bet I could have used them to experiment with! I won't share Judith's recipe but I'm sure if you contact her through her website, she would be happy to send you a copy of her latest newsletter. I also recommend you sign up for Judith's newsletter because she always shares a fun technique to inspire! Heres the link. Back to hand stitching tomorrow!
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