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Post by koffipot on Aug 14, 2016 17:16:32 GMT
Cathy - a couple or more bay leaves in the pan combat the smell of brassicas - cooking or dyeing.
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Post by Shepherdess on Aug 15, 2016 1:16:32 GMT
Judith I am surprised it didn't felt. I made a big flat piece with the intention of making a window blind. It felted quickly. It is quite a course wool. You could really see the strands of wool.
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Post by koffipot on Aug 15, 2016 3:33:49 GMT
It is quite coarse Ann and I wouldn't like it next to my skin, but worsted spun, this stuff didn't want to felt at all.
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Post by chookie2 on Aug 15, 2016 4:13:52 GMT
LOL Cabbage smells like cabbage regardless Cathy. Yes we do have have some great textile shows downunder and some incredible original talent too.
Thanks Lyn - hope it is a pass.
Ann I had NOT thought of my feet - with arthritic hips I would be wary - but then again maybe the exercise would help- who knows.The Drs just say take more pain pills these days,once you are over 60 they seem to write us off as "too old".GRRR Marilyn, Yes I think Dawn will be ok with it but won't promise until I ask.Certainly no Spring chicken Marilyn !! but yes if I get someone else to take a shot I will get my un-photogenic self into it.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Aug 15, 2016 18:21:24 GMT
Even with the bay leaves--Judith and Sue--I don’t think I would cook the cabbage again. There are other more fragrant methods of achieving purple dyes, like purple carrots and logwood.
Have been tempted to fly to Australia just for the brilliant textiles--but 24 hours--a very long flight. I’ve managed 14 hours Chicago to Beijing, but I fear that’s my limit!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Aug 15, 2016 18:31:28 GMT
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Post by koffipot on Aug 16, 2016 8:30:58 GMT
Perhaps a Hamlet dilemma Cathy - "To dye, to eat-- ay, there's the rub" !!!
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Post by koffipot on Aug 16, 2016 13:43:47 GMT
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Post by Pandagirl on Aug 16, 2016 14:29:07 GMT
Beautiful Judith! Nice fall colors.
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Post by Shepherdess on Aug 16, 2016 15:02:38 GMT
Lovely scarf Judith.
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Post by koffipot on Aug 16, 2016 15:45:31 GMT
Thank you.
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Post by elizabeth on Aug 16, 2016 18:03:14 GMT
It's lovely catching up with everyone. Work has been so hectic that it's all I can do to drag myself home, get dinner, see what disasters the painters have created, have a glass of wine and go to bed. Good news.. the painters are done and gone. Now We just have to get the house back together. Then I can dig out my studio. My DH has been so wonderful - cleaning the rooms, dusting, putting everything back together.
Sue - maybe you should try the trampoline method that Zara posted on the blog. That looked like fun! Judith, the spinning and weaving are lovely! Cathy, it DOES seem like everywhere else has better festivals than we do. And then down south here it's a bit hot for us to want a lot of wool. But that's all an excuse to travel! Am I the only one that objects to dying with edibles & flowers. I just can't see buying food just to dye with it. I guess if I could find some good prices (or a good dumpster to dive in!) I could do it.
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Post by lyn on Aug 16, 2016 21:17:27 GMT
Judith - I don't think you need any practice - the scarf is divine!
Elizabeth - I know how you feel with your place upside down but you'll soon be in your studio.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Aug 17, 2016 0:42:37 GMT
Perfect scarf for autumn, Judith…for thee or thou?
Elizabeth, I do understand about using edibles, something I hesitate to do. Flowers, ok, if they are almost spent. Fallen leaves, ok. Pruning a bush, good. Windfall, perfect. Vegetables, not so much. But when I saw the purple carrots, OMG. All I could think of was to dye. And BTW, they are not as sweet or tasty as regular carrots. ;-}
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Post by Shepherdess on Aug 17, 2016 11:19:04 GMT
24 hours of flying is a bit much maybe you need to make part of a world tour. work your way there and back slowly.
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