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 …
Have you ever wondered how to use up leftover sock yarn? If you are a regular sock knitter, chances are that you have amassed a bit of a stash of leftovers from previous sock knitting projects. Or maybe you have some single skeins of sock yarn in your possession that you hesitate to use up …
Bundle dyeing with natural materials is a wonderful way to get started with natural dyeing. It is also a great possibility to reuse dyestuff or experiment with plants from your garden or even kitchen waste. Furthermore, it is a fun and simple natural dyeing technique you can do with children. For this tutorial, I decided …
Today we are going to explore the basics of how to dye with indigo. Dyeing with indigo is very different from other natural dyes. This is due to the fact that indigo extract powder is insoluble in water. In order to facilitate the bonding of the dye to the yarn or fabric, it is necessary …
This blogpost is going to focus on how to dye fabric with natural dyes for beginners. If you have been around my website before, you know that I usually dye yarn with natural dyes instead of fabric. In fact, there is a whole natural dyeing category where you can find numerous blog posts about dyeing …
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. In general, the knitting pattern is beginner-friendly. …
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 …
