Came across this 'lace dye'. It isn't specifically intended for lace, as the
label on the bottle states 'craft dye'.
Has anyone tried doing this. The effects show in the photographs are
interesting, but does the dye bleed or can it be made to stay within
specific threads. I made a piece
Jan Gardiner of Lacewing Designs makes one of her designs in
natural-coloured silk (a dragon) and then dyes it, and you can attend one of
her courses in Salisbury to learn how to do it properly. The fact that the
dyes do bleed into each other is a vital part of the appearance of the
finished
For information about dyes, the Dharma website http://www.dharmatrading.com/
is always the first resort.
There are various resists one can paint on a fabric to define sharp lines.
Some wash out, some don't -- I'd practice on a cheap fabric of the same fiber,
then test the thread used in
Joy Beeson wrote
For information about dyes, the Dharma website
http://www.dharmatrading.com/ is always the first resort.
Unfortunately they do not ship to the UK
I think the dyes are mainly for bought or machine made lace. This was
showcased in a quilt called the Colour Purple by Jenny
Hi All
My beautiful card arrived from Karen Butler in Coventry, England today! Karen
has made a stunning Buckspoint star and has mounted it on a copper toned card
which will be perfect for hanging as an ornament. I enjoy making Buckspoint
lace and so doubly appreciate the time taken to make this
No experience myself, but once I heard a story. She somehow attached a rope
where you hang the curtains. A loop at the other end carried the weight of
her cast arm. I suppose the curtains were not very close to the wall/window.
You should find some point allmost over your head. Or two points,
On December 15, I will post the URL for everyone to see the scans of this
year's lace and cards.
Meanwhile, a few tidbits to whet your appetite: I have received scans of 23
different pieces of lace.
I thought it might be a good idea to post the names of the makers of the
lace I've received. I
Hi Annelore and Jane,
I realised when you posted Annelore, that we three formed a lace triangle,
but thought I would keep it secret a little longer!
I did send a picture of the lace star to Barbara. I really enjoyed making
it, and am so pleased to hear that it arrived safely and that you like
On 12/9/05, Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Came across this 'lace dye'. It isn't specifically intended for lace, as the
label on the bottle states 'craft dye'.
Has anyone tried doing this. The effects show in the photographs are
interesting, but does the dye bleed or can it be made to
On 12/9/05, Barbara Joyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On December 15, I will post the URL for everyone to see the scans of this
year's lace and cards.
Actually - Barbara *please contact me first* - there may be some cards
pending arrival, and it would be a shame to spoil the surprise for the
You know what would have happened if there had been Three Wise Women
Instead of Three Wise Men?
They would have asked directions, Arrived on time, Helped deliver the baby,
Cleaned the stable, Made a casserole, Brought practical gifts and There
would be Peace On Earth.
BUT, do you know what
THE CAT
You don't have to own a cat to appreciate this one...
A couple was dressed and ready to go out for the evening.
They turned on a night light, turned the answering machine on the
phone line, covered their pet parakeet and put the cat in the
backyard.
They phoned the local cab company
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