Showing posts with label America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label America. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Fabric Dyeing and Kitting

I'm still in a kitting mood. It must be like a moving/nesting thing. I'm getting ready for a new life and this how I prepare? Who knows what I'm thinking.

I went to my photoshop class and had a ton of fun. I learned more last night than any of the previous nights. I decided to upload a new template and I was playing with the header - trying different colors and fonts and shadows. I'll have to fix my sidebar items, but I'll have time to do that tonight or tomorrow. My citiwifi service has been touch and go. To upload any files I have to go out on the dock where I get the best service. My neighbors must think I'm nuts! :)

I was looking for some fabric to use for America (a pattern I just got from Amy at Down Sunshine Lane). Amy is going to be my neighbor soon! Well not really since she's about an hour and a half away, but it's better than not knowing anyone! I'm going to her house for a stitch-in later in June. I can't wait for that! I'm even thinking about going to the retreat they have at Myrtle Beach. We'll have to see how our financial situation is after we move though. It's going to be tight! I really want to go because Jane Timmers is going to be teaching this class, which I love!! Anyway, back to the fabric. I decided to dye some natural belfast using some tan rit dye. I really like how it turned out and I think it will be perfect for America.

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This picture is a little light. But you get the idea...

DMC and Hand-Dyed Natural Belfast for America by LHN

I also kitted a couple Barbara Ana designs. I have yet to make a biscornu, but I'm determined to do so in the near future!


DMC and Water Cress Jobelan for Spring Biscornu by Barbara Ana
Spring Biscornu

I used the bunny thread drops for this one since there are bunnies in the pattern. :)

bunny thread drops

Well, that's all for now. I'm still working on "Moire." I hope to have it finished soon! Write later!