Small batch dye days start long before fabric goes into the pot.
Measuring, batching, and keeping notes are what make it possible to recreate a color — even when working with natural dyes.
This jar is walnut dye. It can produce anything from soft warm browns to deep chocolate tones depending on how the batch is run.
I’ll probably be dyeing with this next weekend.
Do you prefer lighter walnut tones or darker ones?
Progress on a trimmed version of Battle, artwork by Daniel Eskridge. I’m stitching the sky section first, with lots of sunset/sunrise colors. It’ll be a while before I get to the ship, but I’m really pleased with these early colors. 🧵✨
Latest progress on Dark Queen of the Earth by Autumn Lane Stitchery. Just started Part 5, which sits between the teal/green dress section and the rosy petal dress section. The forest colors make this a very satisfying SAL to stitch. 🧵✨
I was a little quiet over the holidays, but I’ve been stitching along. Here’s my most recent progress on The Grand Library by Heaven and Earth Designs — slow, steady, and very satisfying.
I also have a big restock coming soon, plus two new colors on the way. More details shortly. 🧵✨
✨ Stitchy Advent – Day 22! ✨
Today’s goodies were both sparkly and festive. CCS included a floss drop ring with glittery star-shaped floss drops, and BNS added the Snowy Santa pattern by Tiny Modernist — a charming design featuring Santa inside a glass Christmas bauble. Such a fun holiday pairing today. 🧵⭐🎄
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✨ Stitchy Advent – Day 21! ✨
Today’s goodies were a fun mix of festive and practical. CCS included a candy cane fob on a keychain, and BNS added ten skeins of floss — always exciting to see the stash grow. A really satisfying advent day. 🧵🎄
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✨ Stitchy Advent – Day 20! ✨
Today’s goodies were a sweet mix. CCS included a cute keychain with a matching mini cabin pattern, and BNS added a piece of 32ct Linen in a lovely warm neutral shade. 🧵✨
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Day 19 of my stitchy advents was such a fun one. CCS included two adorable wooden-handled needle threaders etched with a fox and an owl. BNS added a large project bag with a C.S. Lewis winter quote. Loved this day.
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✨ Stitchy Advent – Day 18! ✨
Another day where the calendars felt perfectly in sync. CCS included a cute little tin for holding needles or small stitching supplies, and BNS added the chart and materials for a thimble holder, complete with a thimble. I love when the themes line up like this. 🧵✨
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✨ Stitchy Advent – Day 17! ✨
Today’s gifts were a great mix of practical and pretty. CCS included thread beeswax (the good stuff!), and BNS added a fat eighth of 32ct Belfast linen in a soft, light grey. Always happy to add high-quality basics to the stash. 🧵✨
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