Plant dyes at the new studio

This wonderful book, sadly out of print, inspired the growth of hundreds of marigolds, the collection of what seemed like a million cobblers' pegs seed heads, and the planting of several banksias in the new gardens at Kalbar. The day temperatures recently hit the early 40s - definitely no time to plant anything. However weeds and seeds abound in the new estate and Judith Hallett's experimentation and wisdom have blessed me with some gorgeous silks and protein-treated cottons / linen prints.

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Making progress Trees #2

Repurposing quilts

I made a king sized quilt many decades ago for a friend and after many winters she returned it because of wear and tear. Instead of faithful service, stories and history, she saw something that no longer held value. There were tears and wear points, and the only other option if I couldn't repair it, was to throw it away. I suggested she give it back and I'd turn it into bags. Fifteen so far, and that used one of the side panels. Two side panels and the top of the quilt to go. I'll try to find some other ways of giving the quilt a second or third life, ever so glad it stayed out of landfill.

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