My main sewing machine is taking a well-earned break with the technician. Rather than digging out the back up machine(s), I decided to take this opportunity to prepare for some forthcoming projects. My stash is running low on neutrals, especially lighter values so I booked the Laundry King’s workshop for some dyeing time:
When I saw the earth-tones, I couldn’t help myself and added some chartreuse greens. They look dark while wet and batching
The gradations (and texture) are more pronounced after washout and ironing:
And this mash-up from the leftover dyes will be used for a backing:
Now to play with colour combos on my design wall pending the return of my machine on Tuesday. Or I could lie in the sun like this creature!
Francoise says
Wow, you’ve been busy! I think you can relax now. In the sun, it’s even better.
Merry Christmas to you and to the laundry king!
Vicki W says
I love your new palette of fabrics!
lynley says
Those colours are lovely – I particularly like the denimy blues …. I ran over a blue tongue once, on our driveway. They do like to bask there and blend in with the bricks 🙁