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Etsy Finds: Live and Let Dye

Lately I've been noticing an emerging trend that utilizes some very traditional dyeing techniques. Hand-dyed yarn and fabric are back in full swing and are being used to create everything from modern colorful dresses, t-shirts, skirts and leggings to pillows, table linens, bags and accessories.  I'm …

Story by: Iheartmoustaches
Published Aug. 4, 2009 in Spotlight

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High End Etsy: Fiber Arts

What does one gain from raising one's own alpacas? Bonnie Samuel aka bonniesamueldesign.etsy.com knows the value of homegrown fiber, the material she works with to create unique knit and woven pieces. "My knowledge of the nature and structure of natural fibers — from the impact of animal husbandry on …

Story by: BonnieSamuelDesign
Published Oct. 9, 2008 in Spotlight

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How-To Make Natural Dye with the Etsy Labs

This week Kim Hall, a teacher here at the Etsy Labs and an Etsy seller (nottene), came by to show us her technique for dying natural fabric with organic ingredients. Kim has worked with many different dying and printing methods, and we're honored to have her as an instructor! If you've always wanted to dye your …

Story by: daniellexo, EtsyStore, Iheartmoustaches, objecked
Published Aug. 29, 2008 in How-To

31 comments 4471 views

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