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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nightshade is back — deep, moody blue-purple that works beautifully with bold, bright thread. Available in all fabrics. moonlitdyeworks.etsy.com/listing/1683... #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #restock #nightshade #zweigart #smallbatch #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitchcommunity

Four pieces of Nightshade hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing deep blue-purple tones across Aida, Opalescent Aida, Linen, and Lugana, with Lugana showing a softer lighter version of the colorway.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is where Walnut starts — black walnut hulls from my mom's yard and the horse trail. They simmer for days and eventually become the soft warm parchment in the fabric. It starts with someone walking a horse trail with a bucket. #moonlitdyeworks #naturaldye #blackwalnut #dyeprocess

A large pot on a stove filled with fresh black walnut hulls in water, ranging from bright green to dark brown, at the start of the dye extraction process.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Introducing Walnut — first of the StitchCon natural dye colorways to hit the shop. Soft warm parchment with subtle tan undertones. Currently available in Aida and Linen, more fabrics coming soon. #moonlitdyeworks #naturaldye #handdyedfabric #crossstitch

Walnut natural dye hand-dyed Aida cross stitch fabric in soft warm parchment with subtle tan undertones on a matching fabric background with Zweigart orange serged edge visible.

Walnut natural dye hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in soft warm parchment with subtle tan undertones on a matching linen background with Zweigart orange serged edge visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Creeping Mist is back — small restock, more on the way soon. Check the shop for current availability. #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #restock

Hand-dyed Creeping Mist cross stitch fabric showing the full fabric lineup on dark wood.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It's been a little quiet around here because summer is always busy - and we have this little guy to add to the household as well. Bear goes in for his vet appointment to see if he can come off quarantine in a couple days!

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Almost done with Blood Rose by @noctifloradesigns.bsky.social - just the flower center and backstitching left. Set it down before StitchCon and it's been waiting ever since. Nice to have something to come home to. #crossstitch #wip #noctifloradesigns

In progress cross stitch of a pink rose with a green eye in the center of the bloom with gothic lettering reading Blood Rose by Noctiflora Designs on lavender fabric, with the rose center and backstitching still to complete.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Bogwater is back. Sold out at the Witchy Stitcher Retreat - restocked now. Murky blue-grey, warm taupe, hints of green and brown. Available in all fabrics. Lugana dyes lighter so expect a mistier version. etsy.me/4eLQayh #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #restock

Four pieces of Bogwater hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing murky blue-grey, warm taupe, and hints of green and brown with Zweigart orange serged edges visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

StitchCon Weekend A is a wrap. New natural dye colorways went over well — saw people walking out with pieces all weekend. Auction piece found a great home. Thank you to Keepsakes and my tablemates. #moonlitdyeworks #stitchcon2026 #crossstitch #naturaldye

Moonlit Dye Works fabric display at the Keepsakes annex at StitchCon 2026, showing stacks of hand-dyed cross stitch fabric in natural dye colorways including logwood purple, marigold yellow, and madder pink with a Moonlit Dye Works sign visible.

Five stitchers smiling in front of a red StitchCon branded backdrop holding a sign reading hashtag WeMetAtStitchCon.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Hoping to finish this up before the end of the month.

Mostly completed "Blood Rose" cross stitch on pink-ish purple linen.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Man in Black fled across the desert, and the Gunslinger followed. The Dark Tower by @badstitch.bsky.social — retreat pattern, now on Patreon. Started it the day I got home. Black Aida only. Some designs tell you what they need. Link in comments. #crossstitch #finishedobject #thedarktower

Finished cross stitch of The Dark Tower surrounded by red roses on black Aida fabric stitched in red white and green thread.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Shop's back open — new colorway just listed. River Bed: stormy blue-grey and earthy brown, shifting with the light. Available in all fabrics. Lugana dyes lighter — expect a mistier version. etsy.me/4obcogt #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #newcolorway #crossstitch

Four pieces of River Bed hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing substrate variation in stormy blue-grey and warm earthy brown tones with Zweigart orange serged edges visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Linen vs Lugana: Lugana is an evenweave, stitches are consistent and grid-like. Linen isn't, slightly more organic feel. In the dye bath, Lugana always comes out lighter. Sometimes dramatically. Sometimes barely. Neither is better, just different. #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #fabriceducation

Hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in a bold saturated teal blue labeled Linen.

Hand-dyed Lugana cross stitch fabric in a pale soft blue-grey labeled Lugana, showing significantly lighter dye uptake than the linen version.

Hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in a deep moody purple labeled Linen.

Hand-dyed Lugana cross stitch fabric in a soft muted purple labeled Lugana, showing similar depth to the linen version with subtle lightening.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

StitchCon Weekend A is almost here and I'll be there — in the stitching room, making little x's and hopefully not miscounting anything. Come say hi! Shop is on vacation mode until June 15th.

Graphic with text reading See You at StitchCon, Weekend A June 11 through 14, shop on vacation mode until June 15, Moonlit Dye Works.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

He looks a lot like the little baby Dragon (named after Puff) that is currently living under my deck with his mom - hoping to get them caught pretty soon so they stay stafe.

Two cats on a wooden deck in front of a green lawn. On the left, looking into the distance, is a black cat mom and to the right is her grey little puffball of a kitten drinking water out of small bowl.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Six new natural dye colorways packed and heading to StitchCon next week. Logwood, madder, marigold, and walnut — all debuting at the event before they go anywhere else. #naturaldye #handdyedfabric #stitchcon2026 #crossstitch

Two stacks of hand-dyed cross stitch fabric on a wood surface. Left stack shows deep purple and grey-purple logwood shades with walnut in the middle. Right stack shows soft pink, coral madder shades and bright marigold yellow.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Beach Vibes is back — full restock, all fabric types and counts. Soft, sandy neutrals and misty blue, hand-dyed on premium Zweigart base. moonlitdyeworks.etsy.com/listing/1476... #crossstitch #handdyedfabric #restock

Four pieces of Beach Vibes hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing substrate variation in sandy neutral and misty blue tones with Zweigart orange edges visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

10 books, 5,019 pages, half of it keeping me company while I dyed fabric and stitched. Burned through all four Songs of Chaos books back to back. What are you reading right now? #booksky #fantasybooks #reading #audiobooks #storygraph

StoryGraph reading wrap-up graphic showing ten book covers from May 2026 reads including fantasy, romance, and historical fiction titles.

StoryGraph May 2026 wrap-up summary showing 10 books read, 5,019 pages, average rating 3.53 stars, highest rated reads Unbound, Ascendant, and The Seamstress of Acadie all at 4 stars, average book length 549 pages, average time to finish 16 days, down 17% in books compared to April but up 4% in pages.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Flamingo Blackwork by @urbanstitches — my first blackwork and first decorated frame. Still a favorite. Beach Vibes fabric. Coastal pattern, coastal fabric. Nudge to check out Urban Stitches. Link in comments. #crossstitch #finishedobject #blackwork #handdyedfabric

Finished cross stitch of a flamingo in a decorative blackwork frame on hand-dyed Beach Vibes fabric in sandy and misty blue tones mounted in a plain wooden frame decorated with seashells and a starfish.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I really love how elegant Noctiflora makes creepy flowers with eyeballs look.

Partially finished cross stitch of a single rose with an eye in the center. The text Blood Rose is stitched. The fabric is a pale purple.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Billie has reviewed my current WIP and has opinions. Specifically, she feels the legend is unnecessary and that I should be paying attention to her instead. She's not wrong about the second part. #crossstitch #catlife #wip

A tabby cat with an unimpressed expression sits directly on the legend page of an open cross stitch pattern book, making direct eye contact with the camera.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This is where the color starts. Marigold. Madder. Black walnut. Logwood. Six new naturally dyed colorways heading to StitchCon next month. More soon. #naturaldye #handdyedfabric #crossstitch

Natural dye materials arranged on a light wood kitchen table including a labeled gallon jar of black walnut dye dried marigold flowers ground madder powder a purple logwood fabric swatch and a large dye pot in the background.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Sam — Trick or Treat by The Witchy Stitcher — finished at my first in-person vending event, on the first fabric I ever dyed. That fabric is why Moonlit Dye Works exists. Pattern: My Creepy Valentine box by Starlight Stitchery — no longer available. #crossstitch #finishedobject #handdyedfabric

Finished cross stitch of Sam - Trick or Treat surrounded by creepy heart lollipops and the words Trick or Treat, stitched in shades of pink and red on a hand-dyed grey-lavender fabric with teal marbling.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I stitched for two hours without retightening once. For context — with most hoops and frames I'm retightening every 45-60 minutes. That sound is what held tension actually feels like.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The clamps on this frame went on easily. Genuinely easily. Not "easier than QSnaps" easy — just easy. The orange felt strips are something I add between the clamps and fabric to prevent snagging. Especially important on linen.

Nurge Embroidery Snap Frame with purple hand-dyed linen mounted drum tight, orange felt strips visible between clamps and fabric on a dark marble surface.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Nurge just dropped their Embroidery Snap Frame and I've been testing it. Honest review from someone who has used both Nurge plastic hoops and QSnaps for years 🧵 #crossstitch #nurge #embroideryframe

Empty Nurge Embroidery Snap Frame in white and tan laying flat on a dark marble surface.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Pinks, teals, golds, blues, purples — the full table at the Witchy Stitcher Retreat. First in-person event: done. Nearly empty tables and a lot of feelings. Dye table is back. Next up: StitchCon, June 11-14. Thank you @crossstitchsociety.bsky.social #crossstitch #handdyedfabric

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Current retreat WIP. Dark Tower by BAD Stitch stitched on black fabric, and the contrast is already making me very happy. Pattern is through her Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #crossstitch #fiberart

Cross stitch work in progress with red and white stitching on black fabric inspired by The Dark Tower.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Turquoise is restocked. Soft blue tones with enough variation to keep the fabric moving without overwhelming a project. Back in the shop now: etsy.me/4d2hoQv #crossstitch #fiberart

Turquoise hand-dyed Aida cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

Turquoise hand-dyed Opalescent Aida cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

Turquoise hand-dyed Lugana cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

Turquoise hand-dyed Linen cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Finished piece. Fuck You by Urban Stitches on Creeping Mist 28ct Lugana. #crossstitch #fiberart

A finished cross stitch piece reading “Fuck You I Won’t Do What You Tell Me” stitched in bold lettering over a layered red text background on hand-dyed fabric.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Working on the Broadway SAL from Taylor & Cromwell. 310 is getting a workout on the letter O.

Partial cross stitch piece showing a yellow R with the words "525600 minutes" on it, and a black not quite finished letter O with the words "let's do the time warp again" on it.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I got home from the Witchy Stitcher Retreat to a bit of a surprise—some flooding that needs to be dealt with first. Everything is okay, but restocks may take a little longer than planned while I get things sorted here. I’ll share a full retreat wrap-up soon. #moonlitdyeworks #makerslife

A blue cloud with rain falling from it on a blue/grey background.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Current stage: cutting and working through fabric for the next batch. It’s a little chaotic here, but this step is what keeps everything consistent once it’s dyed. #crossstitch #fiberart

White linen fabric pieces partially stacked and spread out on a wooden table with scissors, showing an in-progress preparation stage.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This is where the color starts. Dried marigold before it becomes part of a dye batch. #fiberart #naturaldye

Dried marigold flowers arranged on a wooden surface, showing raw dye material.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A lighter version of one of my core colorways. Each piece varies slightly, but the overall tone stays consistent across the batch. #fiberart #crossstitch

Two stacks of purple hand-dyed fabric showing variation in marbling while keeping a consistent color tone.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A dye batch in progress. Each piece develops individually, which is how the variation stays controlled across the batch. #fiberart #naturaldye

Glass jars lined up with fabric submerged in dye, showing small-batch dyeing setup.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Desert Poppy across different bases. Same color, but the texture and variation change depending on the fabric you choose. #crossstitch #fiberart

Side-by-side comparison of Desert Poppy fabric on different bases showing variation in tone and texture.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Tea Time as a fabric. The color comes from pressing loose leaf tea directly onto the surface, so the variation settles where the leaves sit. It’s a slower process, but it gives each piece its own pattern. #crossstitch #naturaldye #fiberart

Wide view of Tea Time dyed fabric laid flat with a small pile of loose tea leaves, showing soft beige tones and natural variation.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Tea Time, created by pressing loose leaf tea directly onto the fabric instead of using a dye bath. The color forms in place, which is why the variation looks softer and more scattered. #crossstitch #naturaldye #fiberart

Close-up of natural tea-dyed cross stitch fabric showing soft beige and brown variation.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Before the dye, it starts here. Zweigart base fabric, broken down and prepped for small-batch dyeing. The color comes later—the foundation matters first. #crossstitch #handdyedfabric #zweigart

14 count white Aida fabric bolt from Zweigart laid out on a wooden table, showing the texture and weave of the fabric before dyeing.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Here’s what I read in March. I tend to bounce between reading and audiobooks depending on what I’m doing—stitching, dyeing, or just sitting down with a book. Do you prefer physical books, audiobooks, or a mix? #reading #audiobooks #bookish #crossstitch

Monthly reading wrap-up showing a grid of book covers for March 2026, including a mix of historical fiction, romance, and contemporary titles.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Planning out the next start ✨ Blue Lagoon felt like the right foundation for this one — clean, saturated, and just enough depth to let the stitching stand out. Fabric choices always change the final piece more than we expect

Hand-dyed cross stitch fabric in a saturated teal-blue (Blue Lagoon) with three embroidery floss colors (navy, red, and light neutral) arranged on top, showing a planned palette for a new blackwork project.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

New colorway: Winter Sky Cool blue tones with cloudy marbling and deeper stormy patches. Each piece is dyed separately in small batches, so every cut will have slightly different movement in the color. Available on Aida, opal Aida, linen, and Lugana. #crossstitch #handdyedfabric #moonlitdyeworks

A folded piece of blue and gray marbled cross-stitch fabric centered on a larger matching fabric background, showing the cloudy dye pattern of the Winter Sky colorway.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Making slow progress on my ship while I do some test stitching this month. Hopefully more exciting progress pics soon. lol

Partially completed full coverage cross stitch on easy grid lugana. The top left corner of the pieces is filled in with a pink (dawn/dusk?) sky with the main sails of a ship taking shape.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Finished this piece earlier this year from a Taylor & Cromwell kit. The fabric included in a kit is just perfect for the design and there’s no reason to change it. I also tried finishing the back with felt for the first time to help protect the stitches from snagging. #crossstitch #finishedobject

A finished cross-stitch banner laid on a wooden table showing black stitched text on a red, white, and green mottled fabric. The piece is mounted on a small wooden dowel with black hanging cord.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Bold or soft? Kihada or Merlot. Warm and natural, or deep and dramatic. The fabric you start with can completely change how a pattern feels. What are you stitching on right now? #crossstitch #handdyedfabric #moonlitdyeworks #needlework

Two hand-dyed fabrics placed side by side at a slight angle. Left is Kihada, a soft natural yellow. Right is Merlot, a rich wine red with subtle tonal variation.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Finished stitch spotlight. This Owlbear Adventurer by Fine Frog Stitching was stitched on LogwoodB. Thank you to @Lumidrell for sharing their finished piece and letting me feature it. #crossstitch #crossstitchcommunity #handdyedfabric

A framed cross-stitch featuring a small owl-like creature stitched in brown and green threads on purple hand-dyed fabric, mounted in a wooden frame.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Almost there. The red fill is nearly finished, and the lettering is finally starting to hit the way I pictured it. Pausing this one for a model stitch next — but I’ll be back to finish it. #crossstitch #blackwork #moonlitdyeworks

Close view of a nearly completed blackwork cross stitch with red stitched background text layered behind bold outlined lettering on grey hand-dyed fabric.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Logwood on Aida, opal Aida, linen, and Lugana. Same dye bath. Different fabric base. Different tone. The base can change the way a natural dye works. #Logwood #NaturalDye #CrossStitch #HandDyedFabric #Zweigart #TextileArt #Needlework #SmallBatch

Close-up stack of Logwood hand-dyed fabrics in multiple bases including Aida, opal Aida, linen, and Lugana, showing deep violet tones and subtle green sparkle threads on a wood table.

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