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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Red and Blue

The white didn't stay so white, but the red and blue are good, rich colors in my latest batch of hand dyed thread. I tried to keep a large section of white, but the dye had ideas of it's own :)
It could be used in addition to a solid white thread.

Will be teaching a live Beginning Shuttle Tatting workshop at Shake Rag Alley on May 31st:
http://www.shakeragalley.com/may/14a610-beginning-shuttle-tatting

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9 comments:

  1. Madtatter80April 26, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Hey to keep the white white you might try waxing that part unless you are boiling them with color.

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  2. Marilee RockleyApril 26, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks, Madtatter80, for the suggestion. All I know of waxing is for the batik process, which is much different than what I do (handpainting the dye on with a brush).

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  3. Margarets designer cardsApril 27, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    Marilee that's very patriotic, for us in the UK. I love this thread.
    Margaret

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  4. Madtatter80April 27, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    just use the the clear paraphin wax not a bees wax it would yellow it and then I would dip white in and then continue on and dip in very hot water to melt it off again when you finish, I used to do t-shirts but I am sure I would try it :) let me know if you give it a wurl :)

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  5. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeApril 27, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I like the way the colors bleed into the white, making a less sever transition of color. Beautiful and very patriotic!

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  6. TAT19540April 27, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    We need to get together not only give you your tatting but I have shuttles for your class. Got batik wax too.

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  7. Tally TattyApril 27, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Dear marilee, how I wish I could jump in a plane and attend your class.What a sweet dream,..

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  8. Grace TylerApril 27, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    The colors are so vibrant and rich. Lovely.

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  9. God's KidApril 28, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Usually I don't care for red white and blue, but that is fabulous!!! :)

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