If you see papery leaves on plants, or if you've noticed papery spots on leaves, you have a mystery on your hands. However, there are several possible causes when leaves are papery looking and brittle
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. — Norman Cousins
Tips and tricks to collect and save leaves for future use in eco printing. Don't lose leaves to mould. Be able to print all year long with your stockpile
This blog post is about fabric dyeing with ivy (using mordant). I live in the UK there is lots of ivy everywhere. They can be invasive. Therefore I decided to obtain some dye out of them. However, ivy is not the easiest plant of all to obtain dye from. I am also not sure if […]
End of Life Expert Barbara Karnes, RN explains the similarities in the "labor" to enter this world and the "labor" to leave it. Read on...
Leaving me was okay. People leave me all the time, I’m used to it. What hurts like hell is when you made me feel so damn special yesterday, and then make me feel so unwanted today.
Jeg har farget ullgarn med eik for første gang. Det er bladene av sommereik som jeg har brukt til fargingene. Utifra det jeg hadde lest...
Blooms and green leaves aplenty in the May garden! How rich might they be in pigments, though, so early in the season? Especially if printed on linen, a cellulose fibre- which can be challenging to…
Mary Jo Hoffman
Autumn bears beautiful gifts for those looking for seasonal colors. Today, I'm sharing a natural dyeing tutorial. To dye linen pants I collected oak leaves. Alternatives for making grey are oak galls, alder cones, acorns, or black tea. These dyes contain high concentrations of tannins, which can be modified with iron.
We’ve all been there; we’re peacefully going about our business and generally feeling okay about life, and then WHAM, our introvert energy meter dips into the self-destruct zone. This red zone is where fits of irrational anger, and tears occur. It is also where our most unkind thoughts about ourselves and others dwell – definitely […]
This blog post is about fabric dyeing with ivy (using mordant). I live in the UK there is lots of ivy everywhere. They can be invasive. Therefore I decided to obtain some dye out of them. However, ivy is not the easiest plant of all to obtain dye from. I am also not sure if […]
When a parent dies it is painful. When your mom or dad passes away, part of your heart is broken forever and the grief will never leave you.
Today I'm going to share three different ways you can use Japanese Indigo leaves that have been freshly picked. I'm super excited to have both a video tutorial, and a ton of info in this post to offer you in your own journey to making a gorgeous range of mermaid blues!Japanese indigo dyed hands with Japanese indigo in my gardenI didn’t immediately love the deep navy blues of indigo dyeing when I first learned about it. When I watched the process of indigo vat dyeing I wished I could preserve th
“Gone From My Sight is a gift to all those seeking to understand death and the dying process. It is a valuable resource to both hospice staff and those they serve. We receive rave reviews from family members about The Hospice Blue Book that demystifies the stages of dying and leaves them feeling more prepared, and at ease, as their loved ones’ lives come to a close. Barbara Karnes, RN writes with great clarity and simplicity and this book is proof positive - good things come in small packages.” - Betty Oldanie, RN, BSN, MS, Vice President of Planning, Suncoast Hospice What are the signs of dying? Death from disease doesn't just occur; there is a process. People die in stages of months, weeks, days, and hours. Having this knowledge will help address the fear of death and dying that most of us bring to the bedside of a person who is dying. Gone From My Sight a hospice book for families significantly improves CAHPS scores and family survey results meets Medicare requirements for consistent family education is a powerful marketing resource when branded with an agency logo or sticker for more information about branding our booklets CLICK HERE is written in large print and non-medical terminology is simple and direct, yet gentle is available in multiple languages Agencies use it along with its companion booklet, The Eleventh Hour, as part of their care plan to inform families of the stages of death. With over 36 million copies sold, the Hospice Blue Book is the most beloved and widely used resource of its kind. Hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes, RN, wrote Gone From My Sight to help people understand the normal, natural stages of dying. The most frequently asked question Barbara gets from families is “How long?” Gone From My Sight will give as close and accurate an answer to that question as can be provided. This booklet is included in the End of Life Guideline Series. To get, Gone From My Sight at a discounted rate, purchase the entire End of Life Guideline Series. Click here
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Simple instructions to figure out the mysteries of Eco Printing on silk. Full explanation with detailed pictures. Make your own Silk Scarves!
One of my favourite plants to dye with in the spring is the stinging nettle – it’s one of the plants I most look forward to. The leaves give me a soft grey-green hue at this time of year (maybe you get a slightly different colour?) – the colour just feels so fresh and “alive”...
Learn about Eco Printing on Paper in this step by step tutorial. Discover how to create unique eco dyed papers using leaves and flowers
Look at the colours of Fall! How magical are the colours from Eco Printing with Autumn Leaves - so much science!
How do you tell if a plant is dead? While this may seem like an easy question to answer, the truth is that telling if a plant is truly dead can be a difficult task sometimes. Find out more in this art
Made using tools to carefully peel off the surface of the leaf while leaving the veins intact. I have approximately one million of these in my driveway if anybody needs the practice. You can see the rest here!
[responsivevoice_button] The live round of the Iso Dye Club has come to an end, although new students are still welcome to join and will be able to work through the ecourse at their own pace. It ha…
Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
Why stop at one print if you can get much more interest by printing again!? Amazing reactions create unique details with this multiple Eco Print Effects.
This blog post is about fabric dyeing with ivy (using mordant). I live in the UK there is lots of ivy everywhere. They can be invasive. Therefore I decided to obtain some dye out of them. However, ivy is not the easiest plant of all to obtain dye from. I am also not sure if […]
This is a great time to try this art. The leaves are full of moisture and just right to be hammered. Before choosing leaves the fabric needs to be prepared. Here are supplies you will need for this process. 100% white cotton fabric (yard) washing soda (available at most grocery stores) alum (aluminum sulfate) found…
This is a long-promised post about my method of dyeing with the gorgeous Hopi Red Dye Amaranth plant. I have another post with more details about growing this plant over here. I’ve grown this amaranth for several years now, and it is a consistent and hardy plant in my garden. Fair warning though, it DOESContinue reading "Dyeing Pink with Hopi Red Dye Amaranth"
This blog post is about fabric dyeing with ivy (using mordant). I live in the UK there is lots of ivy everywhere. They can be invasive. Therefore I decided to obtain some dye out of them. However, ivy is not the easiest plant of all to obtain dye from. I am also not sure if […]
