Gayle Vallance

Gayle Vallance


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Ramie: Blending, Plying, and Natural Dyeing

Learn tips for working with the queen of bast fibers—ramie—whether you’re spinning, knitting, weaving, or dyeing. Plus, discover how and why to blend ramie with other fibers.

Adventures in Natural Dyeing: Growing Woad

Cooler temperatures and cleaning up the end-of-season garden inspire us to plan for next year’s growing season. Do your plans include a dyer’s garden?