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one-pot wonders

by Rita Summers
one-pot wonders

To me, being an ‘eco’ dyer means more than just foraging from my natural local environment. Among other things, it also means using my resources responsibly and keeping my impact on the planet as low as possible.

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no tears

by Rita Summers
no tears
What started as an experiment in colour and composition became something very meaningful for me when I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in July 2020.
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marking time

by Rita Summers
marking time
When I started this textile artwork I had no idea how it would turn out.
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going with the flow

by Rita Summers
going with the flow
When I create, I like to allow things to evolve as I work.
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seed stitch

by Rita Summers
seed stitch
When I decided to fill in the shadows of the leaf prints with seed stitch it didn’t worry me that it would take time!
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couching

by Rita Summers
couching
Couching ... nothing to do with couches!
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FREE mini-tutorial

by Rita Summers
FREE mini-tutorial
Have you been wondering how to eco print on paper?
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zero waste + eucalyptus

by Rita Summers
Eco dyed merino scarf, detail - by Rita Summers

Find out about my zero waste policy and the method I use to eco print on wool with eucalyptus leaves!

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