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!

Ninnie

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

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

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

butterflywing

where is georgia bonesteel on tv?

amma

Her shows air on PBS :wink:

Moonpi

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

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

butterflywing

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

butterflywing

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.