Food items as a source of dye was the theme of this workshop, led by Judy Sheppard.

Judy lives on the south west coast of Victoria, Australia and holds an advanced certificate in studio textiles

Photo: Judy's basketful of English Leicester dyed with jelly.

Rosemary Darrah showed us how to get started with knitweaving, and encouraged us to explore the possibilities of this exciting technique using different yarns and patterns.

Photo: Gretchen's completed cushion cover which she felted after knitweaving.

Alison Daykin taught us how natural dye extracts may be used to produce interesting variations in the dyeing of various fabrics.

Photo: Hanks dyed with natural dye extracts by Jane Deane, Devon, UK