Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Dyeing Wool

It is spring time weather in Ohio, it's not going to last long though. The weather is always changing. Last week I dyed wool. It's fun when everything turns out the way you want. Since I have been dyeing wool for a few years, I have a few favorite recipes. The colors always come out the way I want them too.
Here are some on our coffee table/ chicken incubator. I love this, got it at an auction.
This is one of the reasons why I like to dye. I bought this wool cheap and overdyed it an pumpkin color. I still have lots more wool to dye. Hoping it is not too foggy in the morning. Have a great evening!
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12 comments:

  1. Rugs and PugsJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Julie ~
    Great colors. One of these days I am going to make the time to try dyeing. (Yeah, I know I keep saying that and it hasn't happened yet.)
    Today felt like spring but you are so right that it isn't going to last long. We can only dream of spring. I have flowers budding. I hope we don't get too hard a freeze.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  2. Raymond HomesteadJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful colors!

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  3. Primitive StarsJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Evening, I agree, beautiful colors.....love all the colors, Francine.

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  4. annieJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    yes, wonderful colors!

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  5. Robin LeuschenJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Your wools are awesome !! I've only dabbled in dyeing....I need to up my stash of dyes...but with what I've got, it's a shame I don't do more...you've inspired me !!
    Robin

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  6. Michelle~Sugar House CreationsJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Yep, beautiful colors! I haven't dyed anything in a while. I have some skeins of yarn I want to try. Maybe tomorrow. :-) It was so nice today wasn't it? The fog was thick this morning though.

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  7. moosecraftJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Gorgeous woollies! And I LOOOOOVE that coffee table!!! We have pea soup fog here this morning... going to be super windy later today... bring on Spring!!!!

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  8. Missie of Traditional Primitives January 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Ahhh, you did good! Wonderful colors! I would like to dye a few pieces I have like your original piece you showed...I need to do a little research on where to begin...

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  9. kelleyJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    great colors Julie...I'm with Sharon...your coffee table is wonderful!!!
    I'm planning on dyeing this weekend...the lack of certain colors has brought my hooking to a halt...

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  10. GayleJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Wow - the before and after picture of the wool says it all - GREAT job and beautiful new colors!

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  11. bittersweetJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Your wool looks great, haven't dyed wool in awhile but for me it is always and adventure.
    Love your incubator, have one that is on legs in my sunroom, such a neat piece. Love yours as a coffee table.
    Kaye

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  12. Erin RaatjesMarch 7, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Wow - that is amazing! LOVE the dyed wool.

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