In this experiment I naturally dyed an organic cotton and hemp fabric with homegrown Pericón.

In this experiment I tested four different marigold varieties and discovered the different shades they yield.

October has arrived with all her abundance. It’s a whirlwind to keep up with it all but I am forever grateful for the hard earned rewards.

The final post for the Folk Sampler Sew Along. Learn how to add sashing, sew your blocks into a quilt top, and do all the final steps to finish your quilt.

Monkey Wrench quilt block tutorial. This is BLOCK 20, the final block of the Farm & Folk Quilt Sampler Sew Along. Monkey Wrench is also commonly known as Churn Dash.

Dutch Rose quilt block tutorial. This is BLOCK 19 of the Farm & Folk Quilt Sampler Sew Along.

A late summer update from the natural dye farm. The dye crops are at peak harvest and we will have lots of good things to offer this year!

Patchwork Squares 25 patch quilt block tutorial. This is BLOCK 18 of the Farm & Folk Quilt Sampler Sew Along.

Marion’s Choice quilt block tutorial. This is BLOCK 17 of the Farm & Folk Quilt Sampler Sew Along.

Apple leaves and bark yield beautiful natural dye shades on fabric and other fibers.

Rolling Star quilt block tutorial. This is BLOCK 16 of the Farm & Folk Quilt Sampler Sew Along.

Jacob’s Ladder quilt block tutorial. This is BLOCK 15 of the Farm & Folk Quilt Sampler Sew Along.