This one was with a different material, a bleached muslin by Kona. The first set of FQ's that I did was with a PFD(perfect for dying) that I bought from Dharma Trading.

The first batch was done by putting the material into the cups first and then pouring in the dye solution. This batch was done by putting in the dye solution first and then adding the material.

I still didn't get the contrast that I was looking for; it was supposed to be more distinct.

Next one to try is a lemon yellow.

Love them.

I think they turned out great.

Awesome colors!!! You are getting a wonderful collection of hand dyed fabrics :D:D:D

What beautiful hand dyed fabric's!! :thumbup: You are going to have a gorgeous collection, when you get them all done. I can't wait to see what you make with them.
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Beautiful! Can't wait to see the yellows.

Wow, What a neat Idea. What kind of fabric are you using b-4 you dye them?

I think the gradation is fabulous! Terrific fabrics. At my LQS, they say the PFD means "preferred for dying"

love them

They've turned out beautifully! Dying fabric is on my list! It sure produces wonderful results.

yummy!

I was always told that PFD was "prepared for dying"...funny how we all have different versions!

ooo these are the colors I need for my sky :D
I'm going to have to try this dyeing thing... I did some in college but don't have the "play" room to do messy fun stuff... Maybe this summer, when I can be outside :D..

Really lovely colors... I envy you being able to creat your own fabrics :D

This batch was done with some Kona bleached muslin that I got at Joann's.

I was surprised that it wasn't as messy as I thought it was going to be.

I bought a really cheap vinyl tablecloth at our local Big Lot, and placed that down on my sewing table. I brought a bucket of water downstairs with me. I already have a bucket that I leave the soda ash water in. It's got a real tight lid and I don't have to worry about it evaporating.

It has really turned out to be a lot of fun; waiting to find out how everything turned out.

Now, my next project is a 36 step gradiation recipe that goes from red to yellow to blue. I'm hoping to work on that tomorrow and hopefully have something to post by Wednesday.

Last summer I dyed fabrics for the first time. A lady in a quilting group told us how to do this. I am sure she used the latest and greatest products for her fabrics, but I was just experimenting and using just scraps of some good white and off white fabrics. From the good ole Wal-Mart, I purchased those powdered dyes used to dye tee shirts. First I washed all fabrics with Trend washing powder. (I was told that this would be a good sub for the chemicals she uses). Then I got out zip lock plastic bags, scrunched up fabric stuffed it into these bags. Next I mixed up the dyes in paper cups and poured the liquid dye into the zip lock bag. Then I sort of kneeded the bag, gently. Then I took these bags outside to a patio table to "bake" in the hot summer sun. Of course the next thing was to rinse and rinse then wash the fabric. There was a lot of contrast and some very distinct patterns.

Looks like good sky fabric! Good job!

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