The first step to natural dyeing is adding mordant, if you’re going to do it. For this project I chose to mordant 20 of the hanks. There are 5 hanks of each mordant; no mordant, alum, copper, iron and tin. Most mordants you can’t see but some you can, like copper, a light green andContinue reading “Natural Dyeing with Cochineal”
Author Archives: Azariah Fibre Arts
Grankerchief Head Scarf and Cowl
Choosing your yarn The piece shown above was made from some DK mini skeins that I had. I’ve also made it from DK cotton and size 10 crochet cotton thread.This piece can be made to fit any size head, using any weight of yarn or thread. I will be sharing a video next week onContinue reading “Grankerchief Head Scarf and Cowl”
Seasons of Country Sophistication – Summer
Each month through my weekly newsletter I share special stitches and techniques that go with the monthly pattern release, then I collect them all here in case someone missed something. If you would like to received the weekly email and see the techniques as they come out sign up for my newsletter on the “Links”Continue reading “Seasons of Country Sophistication – Summer”
Twisted Granny
Each month through my weekly newsletter I share special stitches and techniques that go with the monthly pattern release, then I collect them all here in case someone missed something. If you would like to received the weekly email and see the techniques as they come out sign up for my newsletter on the “Links”Continue reading “Twisted Granny”
Seasons of Country Sophistication – Spring
Each month through my weekly newsletter I share special stitches and techniques that go with the monthly pattern release, then I collect them all here in case someone missed something. If you would like to received the weekly email and see the techniques as they come out sign up for my newsletter on the “Links”Continue reading “Seasons of Country Sophistication – Spring”
WIP or UFO?
WIP – work in progress UFO – unfinished object All makers have these. Some keep them hidden in a closet or a tote under the bed. Others are on display on a shelf in the studio, shop or the back of the couch. Mine are in a chest that one of the dogs lays onContinue reading “WIP or UFO?”
Real Life Teaching Moments
If you are a parent you know the term and if you are of the millennial generation you have probably heard someone say it to your parents, “teaching moment”. The moment that something happens, be it unusual, totally random or the perfect practical example of something from a recent conversation and you decide to useContinue reading “Real Life Teaching Moments”
Media Studio
I have recently acquired much of the equipment needed for a photo and video studio. I have a camera, tripod, boom, micro phones, lights, and even a light box. While I am very much enjoying having and using this equipment, it is not where my skills are strongest. I shoot my own videos and theContinue reading “Media Studio”
Welcome 2022! Wow…
I know my last post said “See you in November” and I’m sorry it has taken so long to get something up here. Moving in and getting settled into a new house, in a new town took a little longer than I expected and then it was time for Christmas. Well that is all overContinue reading “Welcome 2022! Wow…”
See you in November!
Sometimes we do things; things that wee don’t want to do but know it is the right or responsible thing to do. Right now, this post is one of those things for me. I really don’t want to do this but for the sake of my mental health and the quality of the content here,Continue reading “See you in November!”
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