Category Archives: dyeing

What I’m up to

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Leslie

Very little fibre arts happening for me these days, but I do have plans to change that. For now, I keep a little spindle around with some fluff attached: This is one of Malcolm Fielding’s Turkish spindles, made of camphor … Continue reading →

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Indigo, collaboration, science, and new adventures

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Leslie

Last night I gave an invited lecture on indigo dyeing practices throughout the world at the Etobicoke Handweavers and Spinners Guild. I drew from a couple of articles I had written on the subject for Interweave Press (including this one) … Continue reading →

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Snow >> ice storm

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Leslie

            It’s snowing in Montreal, which is greatly preferably to being in Toronto, where a massive ice storm has knocked out power and multiple forms of transit. It’s a good time to get some spinning … Continue reading →

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Dye, dye my darling

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Leslie

(With apologies to the Misfits.)               After 12+ years in fibre arts–dabbling (and serious study) in spinning, knitting, weaving, crocheting, and more–I’ve never really gotten into dyeing. Always one to ruin a good time … Continue reading →

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