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i came across a few description of icecube dyeing last weekend
they had not used natural dyes
i was thinking of using icicles but suprisingly we didn't have very many of them around the house
but we did have plenty of snow!
I took a piece of unmordanted grey linen , dotted it with little snow piles and sprinkled them with powdered natural dyestuffs
i think i used pomegranate, teal and a touch of persimmon
left it outside in a sunny spot for a few days and then rinsed and heat set
i love the watercolor look to the linen
it would make a lovely background for an embroidery project
Exactly watercolor-y feeling/look to it, and it is so super lovely ! Looking forward to seeing how you'll use it. Wishing you a sun filled day, in the sky & in your mind/heart. xoxo
Posted by: Cozy Memories | March 21, 2013 at 06:48 AM
I've been wanting to try that but since I don't have any powdered dyes, I was going to just lay pieces of bark and onion skins out. I have a scarf that didn't turn out exactly as I wanted, maybe I'll have a little experiment... Thanks for posting this. xo
Posted by: Lisa J | March 21, 2013 at 08:11 AM
So, so pretty! I love your experiments:)
Posted by: Geninne | March 21, 2013 at 01:17 PM
That is gorgeous!!!! It would REALLY make a lovely background for embroidery...I cant wait to see what you stitch on it..Maybe snow:)
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | March 21, 2013 at 02:19 PM
This is so inspiring!
Posted by: Karyn | March 23, 2013 at 01:11 AM
Beautiful~
Posted by: Michelle Palmer | March 26, 2013 at 10:21 AM