Episode 79: A Good Day to Dye
It has been too long since the last episode, but I’m pleased to provide dedicated listeners with an update on my fiber-y adventures. There has not been nearly enough progress on projects, but I have managed to complete a skein of 3-ply yarn from Haven Fiber. Our June session of Sheep to Shawl consisted of a more comprehensive look into dyeing with plants. We’re talking about the fridge for #powerpantry this month, and I want listener input about my summer reading and YAYH’s second read-along. Plus, I announce the winners of the Me Made May contest on Instagram.
The Back Porch
![Corriedale 3-ply (and a mini-skein of 2-ply) Haven Fiber](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.1-300x254.jpg)
![rust-dyed muslin drying at Yin Hoo](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.6-300x225.jpg)
![rust-dyed fabric is perfect for a bento bag](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.13-300x246.jpg)
![this one holds all of the hand spun and naturally-dyed fiber and yarn I've completed for my Sheep to Shawl course](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.12-300x225.jpg)
![bento bag tutorial https://www.pinterest.com/pin/27795722676887949/](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.11-300x257.jpg)
Sheep to Shawl
![Chris provides an orientation to the biodynamic dye garden](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.10-e1434124266363-225x300.jpg)
![harvesting madder](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.8-300x225.jpg)
![the roots of the madder plant provide a range of color from pink to red](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.2-300x225.jpg)
![rinsed and chopped madder is heated to make a dye bath](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.4-300x225.jpg)
![we also started some sun dyeing experiments](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.7-300x225.jpg)
![weld on polypay fiber (top) and Jacob handspun (bottom) madder on Jacob and Hog Island handspun (center)](https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ep79.9-e1434124286525-225x300.jpg)
Off the Shelf
I’m relying on podcast listeners to provide some direction for my summer reading. Vote for your favorite choice in the Ravelry POLL. A read-along for the top pic will begin on June 24th and continue until September 1.
Vote for your favorite on Ravelry, or leave a comment on this post.
- Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay
- H is for Hawk by Helen McDonald
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
- The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt