Last week the local library gave a fabric dyeing class. We had a good time. The library has many very artistic employees. This means very artistic programs for patrons. 
We are given 3 dyes. We mix the dyes according to directions. These serial dilutions have the colors going from 100% of one dye to 100% of the next dye. There is 30 different combinations.
The dyes are added to the fabric and sit for 24 hours. The complete directions were on the board.
The colorways available to choose were: Tutti Frutti, Sea & Sky, Fall, Earthy Tones just to name a few. I went with the Sea & Sky. Before anyone asks….brand of dye is unknown….it is a powder that is already made up into into a liquid filling a quart mason jars.
Picked up some Retain yesterday. It says to use it before you originally rinse out the dye. These are soaking in vinegar trying to hold more of the dye. Hopefully all will be rinsed, "Retained" and dried.
I am hoping to make "Baby Waves" by Kaye Wood out of my Neutral swap fabric and these hand dyed fabrics if they ever stop running.
Linky Tuesday over at Freemotion on the River highlights what others are up to.
Just Another Quilter
We are given 3 dyes. We mix the dyes according to directions. These serial dilutions have the colors going from 100% of one dye to 100% of the next dye. There is 30 different combinations.
The dyes are added to the fabric and sit for 24 hours. The complete directions were on the board.
The colorways available to choose were: Tutti Frutti, Sea & Sky, Fall, Earthy Tones just to name a few. I went with the Sea & Sky. Before anyone asks….brand of dye is unknown….it is a powder that is already made up into into a liquid filling a quart mason jars.
Picked up some Retain yesterday. It says to use it before you originally rinse out the dye. These are soaking in vinegar trying to hold more of the dye. Hopefully all will be rinsed, "Retained" and dried.
I am hoping to make "Baby Waves" by Kaye Wood out of my Neutral swap fabric and these hand dyed fabrics if they ever stop running.
Linky Tuesday over at Freemotion on the River highlights what others are up to.
Just Another Quilter
