packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
I'll start a new thread sometime in September for the coming Fall, and that's if we see a real summer thanks to the volcanic activity around the planet and the grand solar minimum.
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Trying to get Christmas quilts done in time. Started and finished this one this month for my brother, a Vietnam veteran. Pictured is just the finished top. Put a great backing with the Declaration of Independence printed on it. Red and blue diagonal striped binding. Now working on the quilting of second brother's quilt.
A little Ha Ha for you all!
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Some of us use spindles.I would like to learn, but literally have no room for it. lol
I'd be happy just to say I made one skein of my own yarn.
I would like to learn, but literally have no room for it. lol
I'd be happy just to say I made one skein of my own yarn.
I've always wanted to learn needlepoint. Does anyone have a good book recommendation? Or a good YouTube channel?
Best thing since sliced bread.
Been working in applique. Silk thread, and size 11 milliner's needle. If you can't see to thread the needle, you can't see well enough to read the micro print instructions on how to use the threader. Anyway, after groping through some brain fog, I finally got it figured out.
Amazing. I haven't yet tried it on thicker quilting thread, and my size 10 sharps.
Been watching Esther Miller videos, and also what little there is on British Durham and North Country style quilting. While other works are more eye catching, personally, I don't think it gets any more satisfying than a strippy with an undulating feather down every other panel. Also love the geometric that goes down the alternate panels. I want a charcoal/chalk pounceable template for that, but haven't yet found one. I'm back to a hoop, and I found a thimble I really like (imagine that!) - the divots are deep, and they dependably HOLD the end of the needle. Much better. Also waiting on the delayed mail to deliver a ring thingy that Miller wears on her hand that cuts the thread, but MOST importantly, grabs the little needle to pull after it is loaded with stitches. I've been using a small jeweler's bent angle set of pliers. Works, but a bit clumsy.
Good morning, Ladies.
So I’ve been taking advantage of some of these warm sunny days to wash (and dry, of course) some of her old wool and mohair sweaters.
I seem to be having issue getting some of the more soiled areas (neck, cuffs.....she was a hard working girl) to come clean, especially in a couple of her dusty pinks....
It almost seems as though the color in those areas has faded, but can’t be sure.
Is there a product that could be more liberally applied (safely) in those areas to bring out the stain, or, if it turns out that the color has merely faded out, can the whole thing be overdyed to a gently more robust shade of the same color ?
They are all handknits, of 90%+ natural fibers......
Thank you, BA.
In the event I choose to over dye, what is a recommended process, in a nutshell ?
I’ve heard of using vinegar as a kind of “primer” ?
And I’ve heard that koolaid actually does a decent job of permanent coloring ?
Any better ideas or techniques ?
Concentrations in solution ?
Agreed. But PLEASE... don't ruin good wool with Kool-aid dyes! The colors are so harsh and artificial ...Dharma Trading
Dharma has a great choice of Acid dyes to work with. I've use the Dharma Acid with great success. They also have excellent how-to instructions on their site so you know what your getting into before hand.
If that is not something you are willing to take on, I know several indy dyers that might be willing to take on your sweaters and overdye them. No guarantee they will but I can ask.
Agreed. But PLEASE... don't ruin good wool with Kool-aid dyes! The colors are so harsh and artificial ...
Summerthyme
And that......is why I asked.
I’m not afraid to give it a go, myself.
I like big fluffy butts, and I can not lie! You other sheep can't deny, that when a ewe walks in with an itty bitty nose and a fluffy thing in your face, you get fleece!!!!
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LOL. I already have that one! Very pretty, but a little peachy in tone, or I would use it. This quilt took a turn for "scrappy" sometime ago, so I'm not worried. Just have to find something in the right range of colorAndover - Little Sweetheart - A-8822-L - Old Country Store Fabrics
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Not thistles but does look like a bronzy flower sprig on a beige background.