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My blog about all things dried flower art


How to dry Hyacinth flowers
The hyacinths in my garden are coming to the end of their life so now is the perfect time to dry them. If left in the ground the flowers...
Rebecca Metcalf
5 days ago1 min read


How to dry Akebia Quinata (aka Chocolate Vine)
It's early April and a week of very warm weather here in South Yorkshire has kicked my Akebia Quinata into hyper-drive. This twining...
Rebecca Metcalf
Apr 71 min read


How to dry hellebores (aka Winter Roses)
There's a lot of advice out there about how to dry flowers - lots of hanging upside down, some silica gel thrown in, even the odd mention...
Rebecca Metcalf
Mar 201 min read


What is dried flower embroidery?
Dried flower embroidery, also known as "flowers on tulle", is a technique used to create artwork by embroidering or weaving flowers into...
Rebecca Metcalf
Mar 141 min read
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