Long Thread Podcast: Deb Menz
Season 2, Episode 7: Taking the fear out of working with color
Loading the latest stories…
Category
Season 2, Episode 7: Taking the fear out of working with color
With a newfound knowledge of weeds, Lynn explored dyeing wool with plants from her garden.
Learn how kitchen scraps and yard waste yield a rainbow of hues.
Learn how a dyer’s notebook helps reveal the formula for a coveted colorway.
Devin shares safety tips for dyeing at home.
Learn how one fiber artist uses a powerful tool: the gift of time. Get tips for sharing spinning knowledge and helping others grow.
With a drumcarder and some fiber, Susan experiments with the colorful possibilities of blends.
Planning a handspun, Fair Isle knitting project? In the Spring 2012 issue of Spin Off, Kate shared her tips for preparing dyed, wool locks for a smooth, worsted-style yarn.
A mix of naturally dyed fibers inspired this colorful, handspun sweater.
In the Winter 2020 issue of Spin Off, John Mullarkey shared the his handspun, handwoven laces with our readers. Luxurious, indeed!
Charllotte Kwon's company, Maiwa, partners with Indian artisans to expand the reach of traditional textiles. Along the way, the company has developed in-person learning, shopping, web resources, a fair-trade partnership, and more.
Take control of your fiber’s colors. Deconstructing braids gives handspinners the option to make certain colors more dominant, change the order of the hues, make new shades, or even tone down certain colors.