Flosstube Extra: Fabric Dying -Channeling Stress Into Creative Projects

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In this Flosstube extra, host Allison of Green Goddess Garden Stitchery shares how she has been hand-dyeing 14-count Aida fabric as a creative outlet for stress and anxiety, following a devastating hailstorm in July that damaged her crops and home. She explains that the dyeing process has become a form of colour therapy and mental health support, and she showcases four hand-dyed colourways: Wood Smoke, Poison Garden, Candy Store, and Silver Linings, all made using Rit dyes. Allison also mentions that she has been making project bags and plans to sell her dyed fabric and bags at the St. Walburg Blueberry Festival on August 22nd, as well as at fall and winter markets. She notes that she may eventually try to sell online via Etsy, but for now she is enjoying the hobby and the creative release it provides. The video ends with Allison promising a regular Flosstube update later in August, once the festival is over.

• Allison hand-dyes 14-count Aida fabric using Rit dyes as a stress-relief activity after a hailstorm damaged her crops and home.
• Four colourways are shown: Wood Smoke, Poison Garden, Candy Store, and Silver Linings.
• The dyed fabric and handmade project bags will be for sale at the St. Walburg Blueberry Festival on August 22nd.
• Allison mentions she is also catching up on her temperature chart stitching.
• She hopes to eventually sell online via Etsy, but is currently focused on local markets.