I finished Bent Creek's "Hospitality Knocker" Kit last night -- the photo is fresh off the Q-snaps. Still deciding if I'll make a door-knocker like wall hanging with it for my kitchen or if I'll frame it... not sure.
My girls are getting older and although I thought the day would never come when they were toddlers, lately I have occassional moments where I have some time where no one needs me to do anything, I don't need to be anywhere for anyone, etc. This past Saturday morning was one of those times so I thought I'd try my hand at dyeing some fabric. I used a tutorial from The Twister Stitcher's blog you can find here: Baking and Basting Fabric
I only did one piece to start and will definitely be using it at some point since I'm so happy with the way it came out; especially for a first attempt! :) Here you can see the before and after but the photo really doesn't do it justice -- I love the dark marks that show up randomly throughout the piece! It was very simple if you follow the steps and no, it does not smell like coffee/tea after it's all pressed. Make sure if you try it to keep an eye on it the entire time so you don't burn the fabric (or your house!).
I will be doing another batch at some point over the next week so I'd also like to make that a giveaway also...any follower who comments will be entered to win this second giveaway as well which I will also pick the winner of randomly a week from today.
Signing off for now since I'm on my lunch hour at the office---have a great rest of the day and remember to just keep stitching! ~Nicole
Cute finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the fabric dying too. Something I'd like to try sometime.
Rita, it was SO easy! I hope to do some more tonight--thinking I'll try some of the pile of aida I have that I don't use as often anymore. If you do try it, let me know how it comes out! ~N
DeleteI love your finish and your dye job please enter me in your contest thanks tweet
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I would love to see your finish as a bell-pull wall hanging, I think that would be great. Your baste and bake fabric is beautiful please enter me in your drawing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... hadn't thought of a bell pull but it's the perfect size! Thanks, Minnie (stay tuned!) ~N
DeleteWhat a kindly drawing! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletei would like to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks for offering these lovely prizes. I love the dye job and appreciate your link! did you put it in an oven? that's the part I worry about:-)
ReplyDeleteDulcinella, Yes I did put it in the oven; that's the part you need to watch just to be safe. I was a little nervous but it really was easy! Let me know if you try it! ~N
DeleteHi Nicole, I have just followed your link from Primitive Betty's. Have had a browse through your lovely blog and have joined as a follower. I love your finishes and today's dye job. I have seen this technique before but still haven't tried it - did your hubby ask what was for dinner when he smelt 'cooking'?
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