Things Finished and New Things Started

Sorry I haven't posted for a couple of weeks, but right after class I went to the Sewing Expo in Washington and then it was busy, busy.

 Here are some of the things that were done in the last painting class.  It was lots of fun and I think everyone learned a lot of new techniques and tricks.  Mary was into fish, and did a very nice scarf.

 

 Amelia did not just one but two dresses for her twin granddaughters with a "Frozen" theme

 Melanie's Camelia scarf is so lovely.

We look forward to seeing Karen wearing this darling blouse.

 Myrna is still working on this wonderful Japanese themed jacket.  I hope she will bring it in when it is finished so you all get to see it.

 Janet is still "in process" on this amazing Calla Lily jacket.  She has been taking her time to make it perfect and it is.

 Midge shared some Parfait dyed scarves with us last week.

 Pat has finished her hand  painted jacket and has painted fabric for a shell to go under it.  Way to go!

 Susan is back with us this session and shared a couple of discharged tee shirts she had made.

 We concentrated on "Parfait Dyeing" with Procion dye and cotton last week.  I had ordered some hand woven cotton scarves from Dharma and had neglected to wash out the starch and sizing before trying to dye them.  The starch resisted the dye, but after we all gave them a quick wash in some Blue Dawn and a bit of Soda Ash  they took the dye just beautifully.  NOTE*  Remember to wash out the starch and sizing before trying to dye commercial fabrics and anything that is not PFD.

 This is my result of dyeing a washed scarf.  Below is the other scarf washed out and over dyed.  It is more intense, but a bit muddled in the colors; because of the double dyeing.

Next Wednesday we will be using the Microwave Ovens to create the heat to set our dyes.  Bring either cotton or silk as I will bring both kinds of dyes, and explain the differences.  We will do several Shibori folds and ties to give our fabric or scarves some patterns and then set them in the Microwaves.  This is instant gratification.