Sunday, August 8, 2010

A HAPPY OUTCOME

Well here is the result of the dying disaster.  The blue mostly washed right out but I had added a little yellow and that took really well.  The pieces I put in the pot of red dye turned into a nice lilac colour. 


I am quite pleased with the results all in all.  Plenty of scope with these gelati colours.  Very pretty and soft.


I have quite a collection of lace and trims now, which is just as well as I have decided to try out some crazy patchwork.  I have plenty of scraps to use up so lots of scope for new projects.



This is a piece I made a start on last night.  Now the fun starts with embellishing it.  When to stop will be the difficult part.

7 comments:

Linda said...

Dian, you can't be sad about those colours, they are soft and pretty. I can't wait to see the crazy with some embellishment.

BTW, I recognize the fabric UNDER the basket. I'm sure I have some of that, actually, I think I made a skirt out of part of it.

Karyn said...

Your dying turned out really well. I love the basket of coloured lace.And yes, when to stop is the age-old question! Good luck, I cant wait to see the finished product.

Anonymous said...

I love the basketful of dyed trims, Dian. Have fun with your crazy patchwork. One day I will have to give crazy patchwork a serious try!

JulietteCherry said...

I am always aiming to try out crazy patchwork too. So nice to just decorate it to your own taste. Your basket of coloured lace/trimmings looks so pretty.

Jensters said...

Well Dian i think your dying is great you got me started now....im trying that Avocado dying that Carolyn did on her blog....i really want to do crazy patchwork but not sure if i would be good at picking the right materials...if that makes sense? lol...yours is coming along good xx

Radka said...

I can't wait for "when it stops" and see the result!

suziqu's thread works said...

Dian I think the dyes have turned out just so pretty. I am sure you will make something beautiful with them!