tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post5951580711881366877..comments2024-03-29T03:09:40.716-04:00Comments on Fibermania: Dyeing CellulosicsMelody Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-22048758183381338302011-12-03T07:44:49.632-05:002011-12-03T07:44:49.632-05:00I am a follower of Jane Thornley's technique a...I am a follower of Jane Thornley's technique as well. I will tell you that I was very intimidated at first because of the control thing too. But now that I have made a number of “Jane” inspired garments I can’t go back to knitting with just one yarn. You have a lovely group of yarns and your Purplemania Capelet was outstanding! With your sense of color you will do great things. Love your blog and the daily dawgs!BarbAnnhttp://passiontocreate.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-22677163832209767542011-12-02T07:42:45.631-05:002011-12-02T07:42:45.631-05:00Hey, Mel... I have not dyed yarn, but do dye silk ...Hey, Mel... I have not dyed yarn, but do dye silk scarves and I use the microwave to nuke them, after soda soaking and dyeing. Bet you could speed up your process by nuking! Or another dirty secret I have learned is that things don't always need to be batched for long periods. Usually after 8 hours in a warm spot, the dyes have bonded well, so that speeds things up too. And when I dye using low water immersion, I pre-soda soak and only leave the item in the dye for about an hour before I rinse/wash.<br />I can't wait to see what you end up with, and I'm gonna have to check out the links you posted. I'm a lazy knitter, and find that combining yarns gives me the look I want without having to get fancy with changing my stitch!Judy Sall Fiber Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172226619205640720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-25913299479223097712011-12-01T12:59:37.787-05:002011-12-01T12:59:37.787-05:00It is Iike quilting on a stick. Can't wait to...It is Iike quilting on a stick. Can't wait to see your results.Cindy Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694393041670847676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-24236552092678258932011-12-01T12:11:52.152-05:002011-12-01T12:11:52.152-05:00Good luck with the dyeing. Looking forward to see ...Good luck with the dyeing. Looking forward to see the colours. I admire your colourchoices and feeling for it very much and enjoy it always.Marijke van Swaaijnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-88865888888996440662011-12-01T10:50:10.575-05:002011-12-01T10:50:10.575-05:00I have a lot of yarn that would work well in this ...I have a lot of yarn that would work well in this type of project. I must go through and weed it out.Cindrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036571732467361528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-76188542910518999722011-12-01T10:30:46.454-05:002011-12-01T10:30:46.454-05:00I thought when I saw that first yarn "that is...I thought when I saw that first yarn "that is handspun!" And then I saw that you got it from my good friend Lynn. Melody, you should learn to spin your own yarn! Its so fun, and the color possibilities are endless.debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-17953108434183425902011-12-01T09:59:47.400-05:002011-12-01T09:59:47.400-05:00This style of knitting, mixing textures, colors an...This style of knitting, mixing textures, colors and yarns together is very similar to a local knitter and author here in New Mexico: Patricia Werner. Her book "Dazzling Knits" uses lots of colors and textures and plenty of modular knitting too, which I know you like Melody. Unfortunately, this book is out of print and now costs a fortune. However, you could see if your local library owns a copy or do an Inter-Library loan (ILL) for a small fee they will track you down a copy from another library to borrow. The library in Corrales, NM (where Patricia lives) has this book, as well as the library in Rio Rancho, NM which is just up the hill from Corrales. If you haven't seen this book before I know you will love it!Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187456682218408410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-13540170332010091372011-12-01T09:42:43.665-05:002011-12-01T09:42:43.665-05:00Oh it is all so exciting. I can't wait to see ...Oh it is all so exciting. I can't wait to see the dyed yarns and what you will do with it. The colors and textures are yummy.<br />I too get lazy when it comes to dying. I just don't really enjoy it.<br />I must go now and check the link to Jane Thornley. I've got lots of yarn lurking in bins and boxes too.HollyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161858859864895000noreply@blogger.com