Fabrics and other ...

Dear all,

It has been a week since my last post ... and it does seem that I only get a little me time for posting during the weekends. But that is okay I do still get my daily intake of cross stitching and reading other blogs. I am hoping once the faulty component from my computer comes back and I will yet again expand the ram the new refound speed will help me to get about the internet world faster with less crashes.

In this as promised I will share all the fabrics my mum dyed. I will mention what substance she has used for the dye, and what mordant (where I had made a note).

all the dyed fabrics in their plastic packets

bottom row from above ...

top row from above ...

... now without the packets ...

#1: 

evenweave

dyed - curry

mordant - aluminium

#2:

evenweave

dyed - onion skins

mordant - white vinegar

#3:

evenweave

dyed - onion skins

mordant - aluminium

#4:

evenweave

dyed - red onion skins

mordant - aluminium

Another picture:

The camera did not do justice to this deep green. It is gorgeous ... and more appealing in real life.

#5:

Another green ... same colour but a lighter shade.

evenweave

dyed - red onion skins

mordant - vinegar

#6:

evenweave

dyed - curry + elderberries

mordant - ?

#7:
This fabric I am currently using for the puppies from 'Puppy Love' by Margaret Sherry

evenweave

dyed - fennel

mordant - ?

#8:
 In real life the colour is brighter ... more orangy peach.

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dyed - paprika

mordant - ?

#9:

? count (larger squares than 14)

dyed - red onion skin

mordant - none?

#10:

 I am giving some of this away in my giveaway - click here - for details.

22 count

dyed - turmeric

mordant - ?

#11:

Again picture does no justice ... the colour is more clean in real life - light peach.

14 count

dyed - onion skins

mordant - none?

#12:
 again less grey more light yellow (close to ochre)

16 count

dyed - little of turmeric + basil + marigold mixture

mordant - ?

Probably overall the closeups ended up worser than the whole together capture for the fabric colours.

Anyhow just wanted to share some of the gorgeous fabric that I own. These are all of the ones my mum has dyed. But I have also purchased quite a few pieces during the exams stress... so now I have a little draw of stash.

I have two more small finishes to share ... but till the next post ... and maybe by then I will have my third.

Giveaways:

Yes, a few more to share. 

#1 - Special (floss) Give-away @ Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe

One of my favourite regular give-aways ... of course I never win. And this one for entering someone else rather than yourself. But I love looking at the dyed floss ... and keep promising as soon as I sort my finances out I will invest in a more independent floss than DMC/Anchor. It is right at the top with purchasing my very first LHN. 

To enter click here.

Deadline: 30th July 2013.

#2 - French Giveaway @ EmiliaSoVa

The lady creates gorgeous dolls; and generously is having a giveaway for some beautiful fabrics.

To enter click here.

Deadline: 15th June 2013

#3 Fabric Giveaway @ MoiSkrapinki

A very creative lady is having a generous giveaway of some of her fabrics.

So, take a peak at her blog.

To enter click here.

Deadline: 8th July 2013

#4 Giveaway @ Murzilka Moya

Some more fabric being given away:

The fabric:

But the lady is also giving away some other bits and bobs so take a look at her blog.

To enter click here.

Deadline: 15th July 2013.

#5 Giveaway @ Тайские всякости

And for my last to be mentioned giveaway there is something very pretty:

To enter click here.

Deadline: 15th July 2013

Till soon, when I will show off my small finishes.