Then something in the ether becomes real and I understand. Today it was this ...
Velma Bolyard's incredible little book about shifu and botanical printing, within which was this unique treasure, front ...
and back ...
And as I peered closely at the colors, fingering the fold and sniffing to catch a whiff (which wasn't there), I thought I really should do some more dyeing. Which led to thoughts about these neglected gifts from the land, cooked up last summer ...
And so I was off and running (stitching).
Patch #149 is Salvia amistad ...
about which you can read more by clicking the "Dyestuff: Salvia" link in the Index (right side-bar).
And if you look back over the past few days, you will find I've added other dyed patches as well.
