Sunday, May 04, 2008

More Stitching and Fabric Dyeing

I finished up the stitching part of my "Wool Needlebook and Scissor Fob." I'm waiting to get some fabric before I do the finishing part. This will be my first needlebook. Wish me luck!

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I have also been working on Sweet Treats. I am almost caught up. I just have to stitch the white dots in a couple blocks.

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I used WDW Bright Leaf instead of Peanut Brittle, which I thought was too light. I also used the purple for the word "Tart" instead of the blue. I thought it showed up better.

I have also been doing some more fabric dyeing. I had dh pick me up a few boxes of Rit Dye powder and I dyed some scraps I had lying around.

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It's amazing all the different combinations that can be done. I did all of these in the sink with hot water. I love the lightest pink. I think it turned out really pretty. :) Well, that's all for now! Write later!

16 comments:

  1. Nicole,
    I am going to have to try this. The pinks are beautiful. I am a pink girl :)
    Great stitching also
    Natasha

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  2. The fabrics are beautiful and your projects are perfection as always :)

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  3. Good luck on you first needlebook, I have yet to stitch one or a fob for that matter! :)

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  4. Your dyed fabrics are lovely. Like Natasha said, I am definitely going to have to try this, too.

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  5. I am sure that with your skill and talent that your needlebook will turn out wonderfully. Sweet Treats is looking wonderful and I love the fabric dyeing that you have done.

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  6. Your fabrics are so gorgeous! I'm gonna have to jump on the bandwagon and try it too!

    Love your needlebook and fob~I'm sure your finishing will be lovely. And sweet treats is looking delightful!

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  7. Your Sweet Treats is looking yummy, fabric dying has turned out terrific, and I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job with your needlebook. Thanks for all the pics, you've certainly been very busy!

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  8. I love the pinks, too! They are beautiful!

    You'll do great with the needlebook!

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  9. Both pieces are lovely, great progress.

    The dyeing looks great.

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  10. Wow, those fabrics turned out beautifully Nicole.

    Sweet Treats is looking fantastic and I love the needlebook and fob:)Can't wait to see them made up.

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  11. Your stitching looks lovely, happy stitching :) I just love your fabrics, very pretty shades!

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  12. Oh, lovely stitching! And your fabric dying trials are really great - love that pink/yellow one!

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  13. Beautiful stitching. I'm really liking Sweet Treats.

    The fabric dying turned out awesome. Love the varying shades of pink. Great job.

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  14. Nicole,

    How full did you fill the sink? I am going to try green tonight or tomorrow and was wondering how much water to use.
    Amy

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  15. I'm loving the fabric colors you are coming up with!

    Can't wait to see your first needlebook :)

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  16. Your wool needlebook is going to be beautiful! Love it so far! What fun you must be having with dyeing your own fabric, great colors!

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