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I've been working with plant dyes for over 25 years, and I haven't tired of them yet! These natural colors look alive, and I feel they have harmonizing and healing properties as well. Wood chips, nut hulls, flowers, and plants are my dye materials of choice. They can often be reused, and they make good mulch when I'm done. I think that each plant or tree has its own individual colors to share. I work in small batches and often let the dyes speak to me--blending dyes and over-dyeing to create unique, one-of-a-kind colors and colorways. I want strong colors that last, so I use dyes that have served me well over the years. I photograph items out of doors in natural light and do my best to represent colors accurately. Thanks for taking the time to look at my stuff!!
Announcement
Now offering FREE SHIPPING!!! Thanks for stoppin' by!!!
I've been working with plant dyes for over 25 years, and I haven't tired of them yet! These natural colors look alive, and I feel they have harmonizing and healing properties as well. Wood chips, nut hulls, flowers, and plants are my dye materials of choice. They can often be reused, and they make good mulch when I'm done. I think that each plant or tree has its own individual colors to share. I work in small batches and often let the dyes speak to me--blending dyes and over-dyeing to create unique, one-of-a-kind colors and colorways. I want strong colors that last, so I use dyes that have served me well over the years. I photograph items out of doors in natural light and do my best to represent colors accurately. Thanks for taking the time to look at my stuff!!
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Kandicimo on Nov 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuper cute pattern, and really easy to adjust if you want different shaped wings or spines! Lots of detail and clear instructions.
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Adrielle on Oct 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI like this pattern a lot. It’s very simple and cute. The Instructions are clear and easy to follow. The only thing I changed was the wings. They were just a little awkward. It only took me a few hours to complete! We used it for a puppet show in our second grade class!
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Pati on May 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI haven't had a chance to try this out. The pattern looks great. It's as described. I'm looking forward to trying it.
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bilyanab on May 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWe made two dragons, really easy and turned up lovely! Thank you.
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glynn on Jan 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCute pattern, not too difficult to make. I'll be making another one soon.
About mamajudes
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I love dyeing up fibers. Here are silk and Merino wool that were later carded into batts for spinning and felting.
Journal of a Plant Dye Goddess in Training...
What can I say--I love color, and I love nature. Plant dyes are where the two seem to cross for me. I've been working with plant dyes for over 25 years now, and I never tire of them. The colors are unique and vibrant, and they come from renewable resources. My work as a Waldorf Handwork teacher gave me the opportunity to hone these skills and learn new techniques over many years. When I stepped away from teaching full-time, several folks said, "Well, you're going to open a plant dye business now, right?" The rest is history.
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Judy Forster
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Judy Forster has been teaching handwork and dyeing yarn, fibers, and more for over 25 years. She has taught at 3 different Waldorf schools in addition to many homeschool groups. She loves teaching handwork and art to students of all ages!
Shop policies
Plant dyes provide rich, vibrant colors that come directly from nature. Like natural fibers (such as wool, cotton, silk, or linen), they are a sustainable, renewable resource. Many of these colors last a long time. (Think of some of the tapestries you might see in a museum.) Over the years, some of these colors may gently mellow. I feel that these shades are equally beautiful. Please keep in mind that any item, even commercially dyed items like T-shirts, will fade from continued exposure to direct sunlight.
Plant dyed items last best with a bit of special care. In the case of dolls, hats, and other toys, I suggest surface washing when necessary. Silk scarves or items knitted, crocheted or woven from plant dyed yarns can be washed separately by hand. Cold water is best. I use a mild dish soap or mild detergent to wash my own items and avoid soaps with enzymes. Sometimes soaps with enzymes can alter the ph of a plant dyed item and change the color.
All my supplies--yarns, felt, silks, etc--are thoroughly rinsed after the dying process, and I usually use Ecover fabric softener to smooth down the fibers on plant dyed yarns. I hope you enjoy the colors. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or comments.
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I love shipping with the United States Postal Service. So far, the USPS has served me well, and I am grateful. International buyers should be aware that shipping can take longer. Most International shipping has been great for me (about a week to Europe), but I do know that it takes 6 weeks for items to arrive at their destination in South Africa, and I once had a package go to France instead of Italy (and it said ITALY all over the box--go figure!)
If you live in the United States and would like to upgrade to Priority Mail, you can do so for additional cost--actual cost of shipping. Orders over $85 will be upgraded to priority automatically. You can convo me or add a message to seller thorugh Etsy or Paypal and I will ship Priority Mail same day or next day if possible. Please convo with questions.
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MY LOVE OF PLANT DYES--I love working with natural plant dyes and natural fibers! The colors look alive, and I feel they have soothing, healing properties as well. Wood chips, nut hulls, flowers, and plants are my dye materials of choice. They can often be reused, and they make good mulch when I'm done. I think that each plant or tree has their own individual colors to share. I work in small batches and often let the dyes speak to me--blending dyes and overdying to create unique, one-of-a-kind colors and colorways. I photograph items out of doors in natural light and do my best to represent colors accurately. Thanks for taking the time to look at my stuff!