Sadly, today is my last day of summer vacation. BOO HOO!!! We went and picked up buses Monday so the big yellow fellow is back in the driveway. I am ready to see all my kids, just not ready to go back to getting up at 5:30 in the morning. UUUGGHH!! I get my schedule turned around during the summer and stay up till 2:00 or so. No more of that!!!!
I finished quilting the next Patchwork party quilt for my LQS yesterday. I love the fabrics they used this time. I don’t remember when it starts but it will be soon. Now I need to get a couple of customer quilts done for our quilt show in Sept. I’m running out of time!
On another note……do you know what it’s like to wash (2) 10 yard pieces of fabric in the washing machine? I’ve never seen such a tangled up mess in my life! LOL!!!! I bought a bolt of fabric to dye and I didn’t want to cut it up so I just cut it in half and washed it in synthropol. Hopefully I will have time to dye it soon. I’m anxouis to try it. I’m not sure what the best size is for dyeing fabric the first time. FQ’s, 1/2 yards or full yards? Any suggestions from you that dye?????
I think I better go get something done. Something productive anyway!!
Have a great day!
Theresa
Always Quilts 
I cut generous yard pieces. About 40 inches. This allows for shrinking and room to cut off the wonkiness. The nice square size makes it easier to wash the dyes out. I’ve tried half-yards and FQs… just doesn’t cut it! Plus, Ann Johnson’s method has you putting 1 cup (per yard of fabric) of soda ash onto the fabric, which is a nice round measurement to work with.
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can’t wait to see the results of your dyeing!
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