As May comes to a close this summary highlights the rug making sessions held in Strathalbyn.
On May 7 Yvonne ran a session on natural dyeing processes, using flowers from the garden. Flowers were steeped with boiling water and experiments with Allum, Cream of Tartar and wood ash enabled an understanding of how shades would vary in intensity. Photographs below.
Fabrics for dyeing 
Yvonne demonstrating natural dyeing method
May 21 Lou brought along three visitors to Strathmatters. Judy led a spontaneous tutorial on Proddy Rugs and enthusiastically three new rug projects were started! Photographs below.
Lou’s Proddy in progress 
Proddy Projects started 
Proddy strips of T shirt fabric 
Judy’s sample sizing for estimating coverage
Until next time – Chris.
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