another dye sample

slow-steeped on top of the wood stove

After writing about strawberries the other day I was moved to make a strawberry shortcake, just because, and while the rabbits would probably have preferred me to give them the strawberry hulls, it seemed a good opportunity to make another dye sample.

Eucalyptus is the only genus that requires boiling in order to produce the most brilliant colours. Softe…