Spinning up a Storm
A documentation of spinning, dyeing and other craft projects.


The finished results of this dye-experiment roving! I’m really pleased with it! 

The finished results of this dye-experiment roving! I’m really pleased with it! 


posted 1 year ago with 2 notes
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This is the result of my latest dyeing experiment.  I’m spinning it now.  At first, I was a tad unsure about the colors, but now they’re really growing on me!  

This is the result of my latest dyeing experiment.  I’m spinning it now.  At first, I was a tad unsure about the colors, but now they’re really growing on me!  


posted 1 year ago with 4 notes
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I thought it would be interesting to look at a step-by-step process of creating this yarn. 


posted 1 year ago with 4 notes
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The results of another dye experiment!  I adore this yarn.  These pictures do no to it justice.  


posted 1 year ago with 8 notes
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102 yards, 100% wool.  I call it “orange sherbet” 


posted 1 year ago with 8 notes
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The results!

The results!


posted 1 year ago with 1 note
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Dyeing: College Style.  

Colors used: violet and royal blue wilton gel frosting dyes.

Notes: red dye does not react well with vinegar.  


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