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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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Amen to the show suggestion. I've been getting more and more fired up about this and it seems like I'm not the only one. Gloria -
I'm not trying to put myself forward as an expert of step on anyone's toes, so if people would rather have Justin lead a group or wait for a show I can understand.
I dye in my home in less than ideal conditions, so I am not going to have the experience that dyeing thousands of yards of cloth is going to give.
My only thought was that since no one was posting here and I really, really love dyeing, that I'd post what I know.Comment
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Theresa -- I really appreciate your expertise with dying fabric. Keep it coming. You mentioned -- I think it was you -- that also uses Ziploc bags. What size? The extra large?
I also agree that TQS should dedicate an entire show or at least snippets - like Alex does -- on dying fabric. I am a visual learner and it would help a lot.
Thanks Sharon in ColoradoComment
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Teresa, I am really enjoying following this discussion....I have lots of questions re: dyeing and you've answered a lot of them! Not sure I'll ever actually do it myself, but one never knows....Thanks for taking the time to explain the basics! Nancy
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Teresa, thank you for putting your time and experience into prodding us procrastinators into getting our dying equipment together and giving it a go (or another go in my case).
I was hoping the "pros" might have some tips for us amateurs. They do so much of it, they probably have tips and tricks that we could benefit from.
Someday, I WILL make a quilt with my hand-dyes in it! I swear! :lol:
Jean in Windsor, ONComment
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Teresa, if you are willing to put the time in, we are willing to learn.
CherylComment
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Teresa, please keep posting. Even if I don't think I want to do this myself at the present time, I may, and I like to have the information!
Maggie in E. Central IllinoisComment
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My son will be heading back to Portland tomorrow and I hope I'll have a surprise to post tomorrow evening, but in the meantime I thought you might enjoy taking a look at someone who does some really interesting stuff with her dyeing.
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_...in_fiber/color
This is a good example of why you might want to be able to reproduce colors.Comment
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Teresa - your link did not work for me??
BethMIComment
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Sorry about that! I've fixed it now.Comment
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Please keep posting. You have really inspired me. I am visual so maybe you could do something like Margo does.Comment
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Okay so in deference to those of you who are visual learners I'm doing a series of videos on dyeing. Here's the first one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxUs2YScvOY
I don't have a fancy camera. so please forgive the quality.
Let me know if it works for people and what you think.Comment
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I find this whole subject fascinating..has anyone tried dyeing with vegetable matter..eg. onion skins etc or nettles which you can get for free?
I also like visuals so off to check the video..thanks for taking the time to share these ideasComment
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Great video, Teresa! For those of us in smaller homes where space is an issue, how do you store all your things? I am imagining using a large plastic tote.
Maggie in e. Central IllinoisComment
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Fabulous Teresa! Looks like the tools of the trade are readily available and I think I have just about everything already. Just need the gas mask. Where do I go for that? The local Army Surplus store? He HeComment
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