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Tippy 08-09-2009 02:44 AM

I just watched the most amazing show on TV. It was an episode of Georgia Bonesteel's Lap Quilting show. She had a woman on doing fabric dying and I am totally enamoured of it.. Now I'm going on-line to find the proper type of dye to try this... just what I need another craft! she showed several techniques and it looks like you could play and get about any effect you want!

Ninnie 08-09-2009 03:01 AM

I have seen that show a couple of times, they still show reruns of her shows here on PBS, and I still enjoy watching them, I have never tried the dyeing, will be watching to see your results!!

AtHomeSewing 08-09-2009 06:20 AM

You might enjoy looking around Dharma Trading. They supply everything for doing dyeing, including dyes, chemicals, markers, paints and prepared for dyeing (PFD) fabrics, tools, etc:

http://www.dharmatrading.com/

Have fun! :)

amma 08-09-2009 08:50 AM

I have seen that episode too, I can't wait to see your fabrics!!! :D :D :D

butterflywing 08-12-2009 06:10 AM

where is georgia bonesteel on tv?

amma 08-12-2009 10:24 AM

Her shows air on PBS :wink:

Moonpi 08-12-2009 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by butterflywing
where is georgia bonesteel on tv?

Not here. I wish she was.

Dharma is a great resource for dyeing info and supplies. One word of caution - any utensils, measuring cups, or containers you use for dying CANNOT safely be used for food again.

littlehud 08-12-2009 06:02 PM

Oh, I have that one on my DVR and haven't watched it yet. I'm watching it tomorrow.

butterflywing 08-12-2009 06:23 PM

oooh, oooh! do you have dish? what number is it?

butterflywing 08-12-2009 06:28 PM


Originally Posted by Tippy
I just watched the most amazing show on TV. It was an episode of Georgia Bonesteel's Lap Quilting show. She had a woman on doing fabric dying and I am totally enamoured of it.. Now I'm going on-line to find the proper type of dye to try this... just what I need another craft! she showed several techniques and it looks like you could play and get about any effect you want!

if you want to do earth-tones, and stay safe, you can safely use vegetables. onions, teas, pomegranates, beets, etc., all will permanently and safely dye fabrics. there are others that i don't offhand remember, but can be googled.


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