I am enchanted by the way that silk takes on color, it is always a surprise. It reacts differently than all of my other fabric and captures the essence of the dye pot with a special vibrance. This perfect PNW weather is ideal for sitting in my field, tearing ribbon, and making cordage. I made a small batch of treasure boxes stuffed with silk ribbon so you can experience the plant-dyed rainbow that is bringing me so much joy.

Planting, harvesting, dyeing, curating, stitching, and assembling these treasure boxes is such a pleasure. So much care and consideration goes into each material that is tucked into these boxes. It is a slow and thoughtful process, and I feel such kinship and connection to those who appreciate and delight in the contents.

The fabric and silk ribbon in this treasure box is an exploration of flowers from my dye garden. I played with different additions to the dye pot from Botanical Colors. I love the subtle difference in the palettes and the different moods they inspire. 

Each sturdy 4.5 x 4.5 x 2" cardboard matchbox-style box is covered with soft yellow plant-dyed organic cotton/hemp muslin with a hand-stitched drawing of dyers chamomile. This is the flower that I am currently picking in abundance. The box is wrapped in two-color silk ribbon cordage with a sequin embellished bow.

CONTENTS:

• [1] 12x12” pale yellow piece of lightweight organic cotton/hemp muslin
• [18] 36 x .5” plant dyed silk ribbon: 9 colors, 2 yards of each color
• black embroidery floss and natural silk thread (my favorite thread) wrapped around a madrone stick
• 2g of antique sequins
• hand sewing needle
• cordage instruction booklet

DYES USED: 
The fabric and ribbon was dyed in my home dye studio using black tea, dyers chamomile, marigold, madder root, indigo, iron, and logwood.

This treasure box lends itself to small, patchwork projects and meaningful decorations like ornaments and amulets. You can look at my collection of free sewing tutorials for inspiration. I hope you can feel the love and care that is bundled up in every box.