Results after drying.

Paper string and kitchen roll


Threads

Fabrics

Threads and fabrics definitely fade after rinsing and drying.

Results are in!

These are nice and colourful when wet and I would like them to stay like this, but I know from previous dyeing experiments they will lighten up as they dry.









Nice though.

It's all about COLOUR.

Today my craft group had a 'Thread Dyeing Workshop'.
This is me dyed RED!!


We used lots of different coloured Procion dyes.


The threads (all natural fibres),were wetted with water before dyeing.


Jars of dye, syringes and pipettes.


Everyone busy at the end of the room.



Someone getting stuck in -
and it's wise to protect your hands from the dyes.


A mix of earthy colours in this tray.


..and some pretty pinks.


This was my Ikea tray with co-ordinating threads.

Now have to resist temptation and leave the threads, and some cotton fabric, to 'cook' overnight in plastic bags before rinsing out.
Thanks to Judy for a great Workshop - I haven't done anything like that for a while so let's hope it inspires me to do a bit of stitching now.

First of all there are plans in my head for a new 'Craft Room'.

Then I might actually be able to get at the sewing machine.
Can't wait for next week to see how they've all turned out!