Wednesday, April 27, 2011

~*Woolly Results*~

Here they are... after mowing the dandelions and between house chores... this is what I have...

They didn't turn out exactly as I had planned... yet again... but I still like them & will use them for something. I do plan to share some of these wools with my AAPG swap partner... and am pretty sure I know which ones she will especially like. <*wink*>

The wools are in the same order as the before picture. I used ProChem dyes today... that is what I have mostly on hand. Three of the recipes are from Beautiful Wool by Laurice Heath. I didn't stir the wool when it was in the pot, so there is some good mottling going on.

These next shots were taken in the house so you could see closer~up. They are in the same order as the before photo... from left to right...

Oregano...

Salt Box Red...

Soldier Blue...

Antique Black?... I used 1/2 tsp Brown and 1/8 tsp black (ProChem Dye) for 1/2 yard wool. To me it looks more Evergreen. Oh well... I'll still use it.

Next on my agenda today... fix supper, wash dishes, finish the laundry, stitch and watch American Idol.

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty
Posted by primitivebettys at 5:26 PM

15 comments:

  1. Chelle (Dana)Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 5:47:00 PM CDT

    Betty, what gorgeous wools! I want to get in my dye pots again. I've spent the past couple of days sorting my wools and have them in the cubby shelves I bought for it. I've also pulled out wools from bags and work it in, so now I can see all that I have.

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  2. CammieWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:11:00 PM CDT

    Love the wool Betty! They may not have turned out like you planned but very primitive looking and usable!!!

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  3. oldecrowWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:15:00 PM CDT

    Betty,
    I think they are beautiful! I haven't had the nerve yet to try to dye any wool.I just like to pull out my wool,look at all the beautiful colors, feel it and then put all of it back in my tubs! lol
    Thanks for posting your results!
    Wanda

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  4. DorisWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:31:00 PM CDT

    Beautiful Betty, love that saltbox red.

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  5. Sassafras and WinterberryWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:49:00 PM CDT

    Betty,
    They are great! Sometimes I let the wool determine the project...works for those wonky colors that you didn't expect!
    Courtney

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  6. Rugs and PugsWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:55:00 PM CDT

    Betty ~
    Even if it's not what you planned, these are great colors! Good job. I need to try dyeing one of these days!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  7. Jennie Lynn @ Appleseed PrimWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:59:00 PM CDT

    Beautiful!!! I love the Soldier Blue. The texture and mottling are perfect.

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  8. LindaWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:23:00 PM CDT

    I love them all!

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  9. WoolenSailsWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:29:00 PM CDT

    Love those shades, they came out really beautifully.

    Debbie

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  10. TheCrankyCrowWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 8:56:00 PM CDT

    Wow - I think you done good my friend! Love the first two especially well! I haven't succumbed to the temptation of dyeing as I have heard that once you do it, you love it and can't stop - and I have enough addictions! Thanks for sharing! Hugs & Smiles, Robin

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  11. Robin LeuschenWednesday, April 27, 2011 at 9:52:00 PM CDT

    OOOHHH....I think they turned out really cool !! I likey ,,,alot !!
    Robin

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  12. moosecraftThursday, April 28, 2011 at 5:54:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful! I love to see pics of gorgeous wool hung out on a clothes line!

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  13. Green Creek PrimitivesThursday, April 28, 2011 at 7:09:00 AM CDT

    They turned out really well, love the colors. Vicky

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  14. patijane's primitivesThursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:43:00 AM CDT

    Well Betty, I think the colors turned out beautiful. I can never get the colors that are pictured in my mind when I dye wool. Great job!!!!

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  15. RugTuesday, May 17, 2011 at 2:46:00 AM CDT

    That wools are great! they really turned out right for me. :)

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