O.T.-Tie-Dye Cord Instructions Needed

Hello Carol, and welcome! I don't have an answer, but we have several experienced dyers here, so watch the space for a few days.

I hadn't thought to bar tack yo yos. I do have a small stack of green yo yos that I drag around to the guild and bee when I need to have some hand sewing.

Quilting is NOT difficult. Stick around here and we will have you making a quilt real soon.

The only rule you really need to know: Send a pound or two of chocolate to the Official Chocolate Tasting Office, conveniently located here in my Palace in Virginia, USA. I will taste test if for you and report via E-Mail. No need to thank me! It is my selfless volunteer service to the RCTQ Community.

;) PAT, Official Chocolate Taster or RCTQ AND Queen of Everything

Carol S. wrote:

snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net (Carol S.) wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@storefull-3116.bay.webtv.net:

Hey Carol, I also dye my fabric in addition to quilting. I could explain the method to you but it's better done by the good folks at Dharma which is where I buy all my procion dyes.

The method shown is for silks but if you're doing cotton you can omit the vinegar.

I have a friend who has been dyeing for years and this week in 15 minutes taught me a method I'd been dying (haw!) to learn on marbling: It's not completely done yet but here's the initial results:

Come back and tell us how it turns out. I'm always interested in fabric dyeing and constantly searching for different methods.

Try this!

Pat in Virginia wrote in news:8Pgxi.253407$ snipped-for-privacy@newsfe13.lga:

Um, Carol? What Pat forgot to mention is that she only taste tests milk chocolate and only certain brands. Being the Queen of chocolate and such she's awfully busy and has no time for *certain* kinds of chocolate. All dark chocolate made by Lindt's (including and most ESPECIALLY their truffles) and such are to be sent to ME for the testing of said product. For your safety, of course as well as freeing up Pat for other more important tasks.

Hi there!

I got gifted with some of those very same cords, though I haven't used any of them yet.

The instructions are tie up the fabic with the cords, you can use plain string or rubber bands to isolate colors more or complexify the pattern if you wish, and drop it into simmering salted water then boil covered for half an hour. Two tablespoons of salt to the quart of water, enough water to completely immerse your bundle (I would add plus enough to allow a bit of movement in the pan, but then I haven't done them yet) Allow to cool, and then untie your fabric. Rinse in cool running water until the water runs clear, wash on cold with added salt a couple of times. I would use synthropol (a special detergent made for pre and post dying) but it just says cold soapy salted water in the instructions.

You can also pour boiling water over your bundle, allow it to drain, then wrap it in plastic or put it in a ziploc, drop that in simmering water, and then bring it to a light boil for half an hour.

There are no microwave instructions. But if you are good at microwaves you can probably suss it out. Me, I make popcorn, defrost stuff, and reheat leftovers.

There are instructions for specific things and special effects. You can email me for them if you like. The address is not munged.

NightMist

Terri & Pat:

I should have known what a fun-loving group you have going here on this Disc. Grp. Thanks for your responses & suggestions.

But, when it comes to chocolate-testing, I have been known to down a good bunch too, so don't go looking for any from Wisconsin! LOL

I have certain logistic problems with dyeing items in that we live in a condo. My laundry room is in the basement, but there is no laundry tub with water faucet. Just washer & dryer hookup. It gets to be a real pain in the 'you know what' to do any kind of crafting that requires alot of water & disposing of dirty water 'cuz I have to trot up the stairs to either the kitchen or bathroom while doing some of my projects. I have a nice multi-purpose room in the basement with a workbench my spouse made, but it's the darn water situation that constantly 'bugs' me. Sometimes I dump used water in my washer & rinse & spin it out, but have to be very careful with that.

Well, I think I'll sign off for a bit. We may play 9 holes of golf yet this afternoon.

Carol S in WI