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Old 05-10-2010, 08:31 AM
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greaterexp
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Originally Posted by SherriB
I would love to make a quilt using only natural dyes. I wonder if using a good quality white muslin would work. I think it is something to put on my "Someday I will make this" list.

Blueberries for blue
Yellow onion skins for yellow
Red onion skins for red........
Sherri,
We grew some "garden huckleberries" a few years ago. They were nothing too exciting as far as food went (I made some jam with them), but they made a stunning purple dye. They are heavy producers, and the berries freeze very well, so you can store some for later projects.
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