Five Star Gift Ideas

If your daughter enjoys natural dyeing, I have a few gift ideas that she might find interesting and useful for her hobby:

1. Natural Dye Kit: Consider gifting her a natural dye kit that contains various types of natural dyes, mordants, and instructions on how to use them. This kit will provide her with a range of options to experiment with different colors and techniques.

2. Botanical Dye Book: Look for a book that focuses on botanical dyeing techniques and provides in-depth information and inspiration for natural dye projects. A well-illustrated book will not only serve as a reference guide but also ignite her creativity.

3. Dye Materials: Help her stock up on natural dye materials such as madder root, avocado pits, onion skins, or indigo leaves. These materials are the building blocks of natural dyeing and having a collection of various dye sources will allow her to create a diverse palette of colors.

4. Natural Fiber Fabrics: Consider purchasing a range of natural fiber fabrics like organic cotton, linen, silk, or wool for her to practice her dyeing techniques. These fabrics are ideal for dyeing and will give her the opportunity to experiment with different textures and outcomes.

5. Dye Workshops: Look for local or online workshops that focus on natural dyeing techniques. This will not only provide her with the opportunity to learn from experts but also allow her to connect with a community of like-minded individuals and expand her skills.

6. Dye Extraction Equipment: Depending on her current setup, she might appreciate equipment such as a dyer's pot, thermometer, strainer, or pH strips. Having the right tools will make the dyeing process easier and more efficient for her.

7. Dyeing Supplies: Consider gifting her various dyeing supplies like rubber bands, twine, wooden blocks, or even stencils. These tools will enhance her ability to experiment with different dyeing techniques such as shibori or block printing.

8. Natural Dyeing Classes: If she is already proficient in the basics of natural dyeing, you can consider gifting her more advanced classes or workshops where she can learn specialized techniques or explore specific dye sources like mushroom dyes or natural indigo.

9. Gardening Tools and Seeds: If she loves the idea of dyeing with plants, consider gifting her gardening tools and seeds related to dye plants. This will enable her to grow her own dye garden and have a more sustainable and personalized source of natural dyes.

10. Dye Journal or Sketchbook: Encourage her to document her dyeing journey with a beautiful journal or sketchbook. This will help her keep track of her experiments, record her observations, and serve as a source of inspiration for future projects.

Remember, the key to finding the perfect gift is to understand her interests and passions. By providing her with tools, resources, and experiences related to natural dyeing, you are not only supporting her hobby but also encouraging her to delve deeper into this art form.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Luann Skinner says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I ordered the star map 8 days before my daughter's birthday. It arrived in 7 days just in time for her birthday. Thank you! She loved the star map.”