What a beautiful Saturday morning. Cloudy with a few sprinkles, but it is cool outside. We've been experiencing the hot and muggies. I am not a hot weather fan. Maybe 'cause of the hot-flashes, but it makes me bitchy.
On my sunflower rug I appliqued the sunflower petals and stuffed them with a little fiberfill. Then I beaded inside the flower. Gold and brown beads.
Today is the day we take our entries to the fairgrounds for the Ozark Empire Fair. It starts next Friday. I took two rugs to exhibit. I've lived here all my life and Never entered anything in the fair. I think it will be fun. Here's what I submitted. The first one is titled "Sunflower" and is my own design and the other one is "Herb Angel" by Lori Brechlin of Notforgotten Farms.
On my sunflower rug I appliqued the sunflower petals and stuffed them with a little fiberfill. Then I beaded inside the flower. Gold and brown beads.I also thought I'd show you the dyeing I did of all of my bargain thrift store and garage sale wool. I dyed for about three hours today. I only do two pots at a time, so it takes a little while. I rinse and spin in the washing machine and then dry it in the dryer. We took down our clothesline down a few years ago. But I think the wool get fluffier in the dryer anyway. 
I guess I'd better stay in town and shop at the local garage sales where I know I can find a bargain. Some might call me a tightwad. I don't care!! I really hate to pay full price for anything. Like I said, it's the thrill of the hunt. Happy hunting to all of you,
Sheri
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3 comments:
Wow Sheri! Your day of dyeing had wonderful results! Could you share what recipe you used for the mustard gold wool? That's the color that is hardest for me to have success with and I keep thinking I just need to find the right recipe!
Gayle, I'd be happy to share the recipe. The lightest is called Mustard Seed. I use Cushings dye.
And I dyed it over natural and camel wool.
1/2 t. Buttercup yellow
1/2 t. Old gold
1/4 t. Nugget gold
1/4 t. Golden brown
Mix all in CBW and add the whole cup to dye bath.
The recipe is from the book from Vermont Folk Rugs, but I don't guess you can get it anymore. I looked on their website and didn't see it. I had only borrowed the book. It has swatches and everything. Maybe if we ask they will make another one! They were all beautiful colors. Very warm and prim.
The darker is Karen Kahle's Maple:
3/4 t. Bronze
1/2 t. gold
1/16 t. cardinal in CBW.
I dyed these over camel and a light tan.
Thanks so much for the recipes Sheri. I've copied them down and will be giving them a try one day soon.
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