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Post by koffipot on Jun 3, 2016 15:16:19 GMT
Carole - Are you on Facebook? There's a free E-book giveaway. "Getting Started with Natural Dyeing". Here's the link, you may have to scroll down to find the freebie. www.kbaxterpackwood.com/e-Books.htm
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jun 3, 2016 21:03:26 GMT
Thanks, Judith. I’ve actually used tannin mordants on cellulose, along with aluminum acetate as mordant. That seems to do the trick. I’ll be snipping some ivy at my local bank tomorrow. After all, they don’t really give much interest on savings any more...
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jun 3, 2016 21:04:56 GMT
Carole, you can click on my name in the banner above or go to naturedye.wordpress.com
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Jun 5, 2016 14:59:43 GMT
Thank you both Judith and Cathy, I have read your blog and printed out your words, and I have downloaded the free book - it's Sunday and I am going to sit back and read :-)
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jun 5, 2016 20:48:06 GMT
Daily dose: dyeing with ivy and mushrooms.
Judith--my ivy didn’t turn green, but I had assumed you used fresh leaves. Several sites advocate using dried ivy leaves, so I will give that a whirl. We also could have different varieties of ivy. Mine does not have berries, which I hear you can also use for natural dyeing.
My other daily dose was dyeing mushrooms which I found on a public grassy parkway. Light brown is what I expected, and thats what I got!
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 5, 2016 23:10:37 GMT
Alright ladies I need some help. I am on the run these days I need an on the go project to work on.
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 6, 2016 0:50:53 GMT
Hand stitching on felt is the easiest for me.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 6, 2016 18:02:58 GMT
TodayI think I am going to colour some sketches I made. More about that in the next blog post.
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Post by halay on Jun 7, 2016 8:33:33 GMT
Following the workshop with Oksana Sokolova, I wanted to reinforce my knowledge and make a variation of her technique on different fabric: I made a blouse for myself, using very little fine turquoise merino wool and white cotton gauze. This is what I got. Very pleased with the results. I will certainly wear it in summer. www.ipernity.com/doc/724735/42128118 www.ipernity.com/doc/724735/42128124
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Post by jwugg on Jun 7, 2016 10:18:45 GMT
So very lovely, Nada. One of the most wearable fine felt tops that I have seen.
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Post by halay on Jun 7, 2016 10:49:16 GMT
Thank you Jill.
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Post by koffipot on Jun 7, 2016 12:26:02 GMT
Daily dose: dyeing with ivy and mushrooms. Judith--my ivy didn’t turn green, but I had assumed you used fresh leaves. Several sites advocate using dried ivy leaves, so I will give that a whirl. We also could have different varieties of ivy. Mine does not have berries, which I hear you can also use for natural dyeing. My other daily dose was dyeing mushrooms which I found on a public grassy parkway. Light brown is what I expected, and thats what I got! I use fresh Ivy leaves Cathy, must be just a different cultivar.
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Post by koffipot on Jun 7, 2016 12:28:14 GMT
Very pretty top Nada, the cotton gauze gives a lovely texture.
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Post by koffipot on Jun 7, 2016 15:56:08 GMT
Some recent daily doses. flic.kr/p/H1opwR Multi coloured single - will be plied with the Merino/silk/bamboo rolags in the box. flic.kr/p/HvGBF7 Large skein of White Falkland Corriedale. Small skein of same Corriedale plied with a Merino/silk/cashmere blend.
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Post by halay on Jun 7, 2016 16:10:37 GMT
Gorgeous yarn, Judith. I wish I could ...
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