Dyeing Roving with Kool Aid

I’ve put together a little step-by-step with photos of how I do this at home with as little mess as possible. Things you will need: Kool-Aid or other sugar-free drink mix.  Store brand will work just fine!  More packets mean more color, so you want to have more on hand than you think you’ll need, [...]

January 31, 2010 • Tags: , , , , • Posted in: dyeing • 2 Comments

Maryland Sheep and Wool

(Center and then top left to right) 1. Koigu Mill Ends. Yum., 2. 4oz Rambouillet/Bamboo roving, 3. Merino/Sillk roving from Cloverleaf Farms, 4. Alpaca Lace from A Touch of Twist, 5. Cashmere/Merino Blend, 6. Merino Lace by the Drafting Zone, 7. Sweet Sheep light Fingering, 8. Wensleydale Roving by Flying Fibers, 9. Wullenstudio sock, 10. [...]

Today’s scores

Today was a *busy* day.  I had to go into Philadelphia to drop off the husband’s entry for a homebrew competition so I figured I would take the train and walk around the city for the afternoon.  After dropping off the homebrew, I went down to Spool.  They have a bunch of super cute fabrics, [...]