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Old 02-21-2011, 09:43 PM
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GOsh it looks wonderful. I have not attempted it before because I don't know anyone who does. Just getting together in the country would be fun. By the way, I do live in the country is anyone wants to dye. I have fabric. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:53 PM
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Looks like lots of fun :-D
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:56 PM
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I bought dyed fabric on here before and have them on a shelf where I can find them now. Haven't decided how to use them yet. Kind of like when we used to tie dye our t-shirts back in the day. Maybe they will sell some on here one day. Those of us who don't dye, buy. ROFL
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:58 PM
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I used to love doing it. Hopefully, I'll have time for it again.

Love the pix.
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Old 02-22-2011, 05:54 AM
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I love to dye fabric as well!!!! :thumbup:
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Old 02-22-2011, 05:57 AM
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Inspired by this thread I'm dyeing some right now & writing a quick "anyone can do it" tutorial with pics :) I'll post back tomorrow with a link when they're done. Thanks to Jacquie for bringing this up, I really missed dyeing & am having fun this morning (and avoiding a pile of housework, lol).
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by roxannebcb
What type of fabric and dyes do you use?
I use cotton fabric, muslin mostly, that I wash in synthropol and then soak in soda ash. Then I dry it and put it away til it is time to dye it!

I do the prep part in the winter!

I use Procion MX dyes.
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:52 AM
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me too...LOVE LOVE LOVE dyeing my own fabrics...and the hand of the fabric is wonderful. I want to use up my stash (good luck) to whittle it down only to hand-dyes!

Laurie

check out Dharm Trading (in Calif) and Prochem (in Mass)
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Originally Posted by nycquilter
me too...LOVE LOVE LOVE dyeing my own fabrics...and the hand of the fabric is wonderful. I want to use up my stash (good luck) to whittle it down only to hand-dyes!

Laurie

check out Dharm Trading (in Calif) and Prochem (in Mass)
do you over dye some of your stash?
I do..I especially love to dye white on white prints...

I have taught dyeing, painting, marbeling, and inking on fabric for years, and I still learn new things....if you ever need anything let me know..I keep plenty of supplies on hand to sell to students.
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Old 02-22-2011, 09:08 AM
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I do a little fabric dying, and plan to get into in a much bigger way when it's a little warmer outside!
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