Where to begin

[GloriaH]

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

[GloriaH]

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.

[sewengel]

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 Colorado

[luvquilting]

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

[luvquilting]

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, ON

[luvquilting]

Teresa, if you are willing to put the time in, we are willing to learn.
Cheryl

[luvquilting]

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 Illinois

[luvquilting]

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.

[BethMI]

Teresa - your link did not work for me??

BethMI

[BethMI]

Sorry about that! I've fixed it now.

[GloriaH]

Please keep posting. You have really inspired me. I am visual so maybe you could do something like Margo does.

[GloriaH]

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.

[GloriaH]

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 ideas

[GloriaH]

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 Illinois

[GloriaH]

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 He