Eco dyeing fabric

I really want to spend time in my craft room, but I must keep on top of the storms that are raging outside my home right now.

Some of you saw the herbs I bought on Herb Day.   What you didn't see was that before I went to Herb Day, I cleaned out my existing herbs that had overwintered outside.  I was surprised to see these lovely leaves had also overwintered.

They were kept moist and supple from the rains and small amounts of snow we had this past winter.   I decided to create eco-dyed fabric.  I first laid the leaves out in a pleasing manner, along with some rosemary I accidentally broke off when I was cleaning the contents of the pot.

I folded the sides inward about an inch on either side, then, using a copper tube, wrapped the leaves in place.

You can envision the copper tube I used.

Even before I wrapped the bundle in wax linen thread, I could see the veins in the leaves.  It really excited me.

Thanks for joining me today.  I'm off to steam this bundle for about two hours, then I'll let it sit in the pot while it cools.  I'm so glad you stopped by.  I appreciate your continued support of my art and my experiments.