Around here the natural dyeing adventures continue. The hunt for red is on. A true red dye is hard to find, and therefore highly prized. Before imported or chemical dyes were available reds for Scottish tartans were obtained from white Crotal (a lichen that grows on rocks) or madder root. In northern Europe the best…
Yesterday was Potato Day in the village hall. Turns out that it’s quite a big deal. Having missed out on most of the local events, that generally happen on a Saturday, for all the years that the Bridport shop was open, it’s nice to finally get to see what all the fuss is about. It’s…
Gorse Dyeing is something that’s been on the list to try. Another natural dye making adventure. At this time of year nature’s bounty for dye stuffs aren’t so plentiful. But as they say ‘When Gorse is out of bloom kissing’s out of fashion’ and the bright yellow blooms are all over the hills, hedges, heaths…