Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
Our Website: jarbon.com
Ginger Pink Yarns website: gingerpinkyarns.com
This talk was filmed at our in-person Mill Open Weekend, June 2024. Kerry, of Ginger Pink Yarns, chats about her journey as a plant-dyer, using plants from her garden and her foraging exploits.
Massive thanks to everyone who joined us for our Mill Open Weekend celebrations, it was a pure delight to host so many of you whether down in Devon, or virtually! Make sure to check out our plans for the next open weekends here: jarbon.com/mill-open-weekend
YARNS MENTIONED
Simply Madder: gingerpinkyarns.com/products/folklore-mini-bundle-set
Exmoor Sock Weld: gingerpinkyarns.com/products/weld-exmoor-sock-1
Wild Bundle - gingerpinkyarns.com/products/wild-mini-bundle-set-bfl-masham-4ply
Devon Naturals: jarbon.com/product-category/yarns/by-range/devon-naturals
Exmoor Sock: jarbon.com/product/exmoor-sock-4ply
Harvest Hues: jarbon.com/product-category/yarns/by-range/harvest-hues
TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Welcome and introductions with Fay Dashper-Hughes
00:36 - About Kerry
02:43 - Why plant-dyes?
04:44 - My method
07:02 - Mordant
10:35 - History of plant-dyes
12:03 - Madder root
15:44 - Woad
19:08 - Weld
21:56 - Goldenrod
25:19 - Walnuts
28:38 - Nettles
29:59 - Dock leaf
31:24 - Coreopsis
33:09 - Conclusion
33:32 - Q&A
KEEP IN TOUCH
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Hope you enjoyed this episode! We would love to know what you’ve been up to recently – and what is on your hooks and needles and bobbins, of course!
Do visit our Eventbrite page if you would like to join us for a future In Conversation With zoom chat - or other virtual event. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967#collections
Our Website: jarbon.com
Ginger Pink Yarns website: gingerpinkyarns.com
This talk was filmed at our in-person Mill Open Weekend, June 2024. Kerry, of Ginger Pink Yarns, chats about her journey as a plant-dyer, using plants from her garden and her foraging exploits.
Massive thanks to everyone who joined us for our Mill Open Weekend celebrations, it was a pure delight to host so many of you whether down in Devon, or virtually! Make sure to check out our plans for the next open weekends here: jarbon.com/mill-open-weekend
YARNS MENTIONED
Simply Madder: gingerpinkyarns.com/products/folklore-mini-bundle-set
Exmoor Sock Weld: gingerpinkyarns.com/products/weld-exmoor-sock-1
Wild Bundle - gingerpinkyarns.com/products/wild-mini-bundle-set-bfl-masham-4ply
Devon Naturals: jarbon.com/product-category/yarns/by-range/devon-naturals
Exmoor Sock: jarbon.com/product/exmoor-sock-4ply
Harvest Hues: jarbon.com/product-category/yarns/by-range/harvest-hues
TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Welcome and introductions with Fay Dashper-Hughes
00:36 - About Kerry
02:43 - Why plant-dyes?
04:44 - My method
07:02 - Mordant
10:35 - History of plant-dyes
12:03 - Madder root
15:44 - Woad
19:08 - Weld
21:56 - Goldenrod
25:19 - Walnuts
28:38 - Nettles
29:59 - Dock leaf
31:24 - Coreopsis
33:09 - Conclusion
33:32 - Q&A
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign Up for our Newsletter: jarbon.com/newsletter
Instagram: instagram.com/jarbontextiles
Facebook: facebook.com/jarbontextiles
Ravelry: ravelry.com/groups/john-arbon-textiles
Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/jarbontextiles/_saved
Hope you enjoyed this episode! We would love to know what you’ve been up to recently – and what is on your hooks and needles and bobbins, of course!
Do visit our Eventbrite page if you would like to join us for a future In Conversation With zoom chat - or other virtual event. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967#collections
