wrapped in silk... Maybe a wee bit early for eggs, but we are heading into a busy week. We found ourselves home all day after some cancelled plans today (no complaints) The perfect opportunity for some Easter activities, I thought.
This is the first time I've tried this method of dyeing eggs; the Latvian way described by India Flint in her beautiful book (my family, not Latvian, is about as Anglo-Saxon as they come, barring a very thin drop of Hawaiian blood).
L (not quite 3), needed a bit of help with the eggs but E (5), was able to wrap onion skins and silk around the eggs herself only needing help securing the bundles with string.
My girls loved this...so so much. Especially E who has the longer attention span. Both girls were giddy with delight when we unwrapped our first eggs - I must confess I felt much the same! Not to mention how much I love the little bundle of dyed silk and string as a side benefit...second only to how much we enjoyed ourselves, of course...and I had such fun taking photos, never mind the funny light in the house today, too dark or too bright, depending.
Even Peter thought the eggs were fantastic...
E, L and myself send our thanks to you India, most sincerely, for sharing so generously...we'll be doing this again I am certain.
Jeana,
ReplyDeleteBrett's dad is Latvian and I didn't know about this beautiful tradition. Hidden secrets! I'll chat to his Oma about it. I feel inspired. They look incredible...
Alex - oh yes, I'd love to hear what you find out :)
ReplyDeletethe eggs are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty indeed! X
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful eggs with the little leaf "prints". It gives the same effect we get when sunprinting leaves on fabric. We will be coloring eggs this week too - the boys can hardly wait. We may have to try this!
ReplyDeleteit . is . stunning .
ReplyDeletethe natural is beautiful
The eggs are so lovely Jeana Marie! Thanks for letting us see the girls' delight. Also I'm really glad you found the stone.
ReplyDeleteis it some sort of tea of coffee that you dye them with? some sort of photogenic paper? did the onion skins sting the eyes? so many questions. so intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. Lovely pic of Eowyn as well!
ReplyDeletethis made me chuckle. Maybe giddy is the word when it comes to "dying" hiding finding eggs.
ReplyDeleteYou cheered me up no end with this post
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words to me Jeana :o)
Carolyn
what a grand day! wonderful. and all those fibers you have to work with now!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to spend a little time dying eggs for Easter tomorrow and can only hope they come out as beautiful as these.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun, and such beautiful eggs. I'm full of admiration.
ReplyDeleteI need to do this!
ReplyDeleteoh they're just lovely me dear
ReplyDeleteso glad you had fun with the technique
nothing like the magic of onion skins
for a really good time
What fun for you all. I'm sure the girls will remember dyeing the eggs. Its those moment that stick in our memories.
ReplyDeleteI have some eggs and fabric to dye this weekend too. Onion skins have been on the agenda for nearly two weeks now - need to get to the green grocer and get a really good stash.
Maybe you have started a lovely Easter tradition for your family?
Thanks for sharing.
Jacky xox
Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory you are giving your daughters. Happy Easter.