we've seen nothing but white since the fires started.i attempted some solar dying a few days ago-i'm happy with the results. althought next time i think i will try a stronger dye solution. i put my rovings in enamel pans covered with plastic wrap. i want to make a solar oven using glass to see if i get richer colors. this is some targhee wool from sweet grass ranch in montana. i'm very excited to spin it as i've never spun targhee before. here they are before i put the plastic on:
here's a few pics of of the roving after drying. i'm having camera issues. none of my colors are looking right these days.
i did stove top steamer dying this week also. there's one in particular i really like. not sure if i'm gonna sell it or not. very cool and summery.
i haven't been able to knit in awhile as my hands have been really ailing me. every fiber fanatics nightmare-not having use of their hands!!! i've been giving them a rest. i have other pics of other rovings but i'm involved in a fiber swap right now so i can't post any photos- it will spoil the surprise.i'm too tired to start "wheel of fortune" tonight but i can tell you- it is not groveland, jamestown, point reyes, angel's camp or twain harte. remember the name of the town only has 9 letters.
everyone have a fun a safe 4th. !
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oooh! love the rovings! the colors look good even if you say they aren't coming out right on the screen. i can't wait to learn the techniques for doing the solar dyeing. also, nice to see the clear air, here's to more of that! (without the wind, hopefully) hope your hands feel better with the rest, what a hard thing, to not use them for the really fun activities when you have to use them just for everyday life...not fair. sending good healing energy to them and to you.
OK, then, so I can't count letters... I'm trying again with Inverness. I love the colors and am excited that you were just as pleased with the solar results as the stovetop ones! Sure had fun up in Dvill and at least we won our tug o war, even though you didn't come in first in your race.
As always - gorgeous!
Your dye projects are so gorgeous. I probably have to wait until November when it cools down before I can fool around with color. But... I have to catch up on spinning anyway, so it's all good. I love your work, Wooly.
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