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The Japanese #indigo I'm saving for next year's #naturaldye seeds were relocated again today -- from my studio into the house. Next Saturday is our holiday studio sale so they have to move anyway. No sense waiting until temps drop into low single digits next week. These leggy, floppy plants in their repurposed growing containers are beautiful to me. So much color potential in the seeds they are producing! I'm happy to give these tender annuals a bit of coddling so their seeds have time to mature. I just need them to finish the job in time for us to put up the Christmas tree.

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#naturaldye scarves to be tagged for my #Etsy shop and for our Studio Sale on November 16. The colors reflect our local landscape beautifully, and silk scarves are so practical. I keep one in my bag for when I'm not quite dressed for the temperature -- like in ICU after Dad broke his hip when I would have frozen without it. One of my neighbors wears hers just around the house to keep drafts off her neck, which keeps her comfortable with the thermostat set a bit lower in winter. She's tall, willowy and elegant. I'm the exact opposite, and never thought of myself as a "scarf person" until I realized how sensible they are. I've given many scarves as gifts over the years, and love hearing that people think they are beautiful. But I *really* love when I hear, "That came in so handy!"

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First spool of 3-ply #handspun using Romney #dyedinthewool with black walnut hulls. #snowhavenfarm #localwool #naturaldye

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Donna Kallner

fiber artist, teacher and explorer, inspired by ancient fiber techniques and all the ways contemporary fiber artists give old ideas a new spin View all posts by Donna Kallner