A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by a college student who was working on a paper and presentation for her knitting class. Part of the assignment was an interview and she asked me to answer a couple of questions about natural dyes. There are some general questions about the process itself and dye …
This post is all about creating a DIY spring wreath. Since there weren’t many flowers blooming when I made the wreath I used dried flowers. But of course you can use fresh flowers or greenery as well. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no …
This post is an overview of natural dye plants and the color spectrum you can achieve. If you are interested in specific dye plants or colorways, you can explore each topic in more detailed blog posts which are linked below. This is not a complete list by any means. Rather, it contains all the natural …
In December 2021, Making Stories published my Schneeflöckchen hat knitting pattern as part of their annual Winter Celebration. Today I would like to share some tips and tricks for knitting the hat pattern with you. I will also include recommendations for some modifications and add-ons you can make. This post contains affiliate links. I may …
Today I want to show you how to recycle a sweater into a pillow. This way, you can give new life to something old or even damaged and use it as a piece of décor in your home. Not only is it sustainable, it also is a very cost effective way to create new pillow …
Continuing with the Christmas-themed blogposts, I want to share some ideas for 5 handmade natural star ornaments with you today. You can either hang these ornaments on your Christmas tree or use them for decoration somewhere else in your home. I consciously chose five different crafts and materials so that there is something for everybody. …
Today I want to share this year’s homemade Christmas cards along with a gingerbread house Christmas card DIY tutorial with you. My kids and I have been making our own Christmas cards for several years now. I am always gathering inspiration throughout the year for simple and sustainable Christmas card ideas. Last year we made …
Today’s post is going to be focused around fiber craft gift ideas for creative kids. I usually talk about handmade gifts you can make yourself to gift to others. This post is going to be a bit different. But I hope it will be helpful and interesting nonetheless. This post contains affiliate links. I may …
With Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks, I want to give you some suggestions for useful knitted gifts for babies. I have two young daughters myself as well as three nieces and two nephews. Therefore I have discovered over the years which handmade and especially knitted gifts are actually useful. While there are …
Dyeing yarn with rosemary is a great way to get started with natural dyeing. Rosemary is readily available in many regions, even if you don’t happen to have a rosemary plant growing in your own garden. Like my company’s name suggests, I highly value rosemary as a dye plant. Not only does it smell absolutely …
