Yellow Ochre
Every container that would hold a dye bath was utilised, washing machine full of net bags containing varying shades, ironing board (yes I did say ironing board!) was permanently on stand by to iron each and every piece once it had dried. Our kitchen table was littered with fragments to be sorted, pressed and displayed before being photographed.
Rich Teal
Housework ignored, a last minute dash to buy new boxes of dye before the store closed, the array of colours went on and on... my obsession was taking over! Ashes of Roses, Shades of Grey, Purple Haze, Green Earth, Raspberry Crush, Sea Foam, Sugar Almond, the list was growing by the minute.
Sugar Almond
The hoover was working overtime as I was cutting, ripping and tearing fabrics, trims and lace in preparation for dyeing. My Etsy shop was left to its' own devices, not even checked as my dyeing gained momentum.
Shades of Grey
and then - I came to my senses, having dyed enough fragments to stretch from here to California I decided enough was enough! Time to get back to the real world and actually make something with some of these fragments. There was a gorgeous set called Bitter Chocolate which was a duck egg blue tinged with chocolate edges. I had dyed a small amount of velvet which I was particularly pleased with so I decided to make a couple of corsages with it.
the finished corsages
Normal service has been resumed although I do have a confession to make. At my local flea market I did buy some lovely bits and bobs which are just dyeing (excuse the pun) for a dye pot!
trims and tablecloths
Until next time, hope the sun is shining where you are...... Jayne
p.s. I have to admit I have an ochre and brown dye bath on the go tonight - ooops, well you have to wean yourself off slowly...
It looks very promising what's hanging on the line in your garden.I really love your work...where each combination is a piece of fabric art!Have a good and sunny week, Anita x
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that sales are doing really well Jayne! Didn't take long at all. Was wondering if you are selling through Facebook?
ReplyDeleteAre you going to advertise your Etsy shop here?
I'm none that doesn't use Facebook!
Love you new creations and the lovely muted colored tablecloths on the line too,
Sending hugs,
Suzy
Hi Jayne, It's wonderful that your inspiration packs sell so very well. Your new dyed laces and fabrics look so beautiful and they should be gone very fast too.
ReplyDeleteThe corsages are gorgeous. I love the shades and the textures.
Have fun playing with the dyes furthermore ! We won't blame you ... ;-)
Hugs,
Julia
I love your Etsy shop and your Facebook page - so creative and all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo glad they're selling well Jayne, truly inspirational. Folk do love to have a go themselves. This is an easy option; plus it gives you chance to get out the old witches cauldron, cast a few spells and scratch the wart on the end of your nose.
ReplyDeleteHaving fun and making a leettle pin money... Win, win. Job's a goodun.
LLX