Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Dyeing Playtime

I'm super excited to be going with my friend Melissa to the Chancellor's Sheep and Wool Showcase on April 26th in the Hudson Valley (just north of Rhinebeck :)

I'm dyeing every day in preparation for this show--so I'll have braids upon braids of lush squishable fiber for spinning, felting and knitting.

Here's a look into my super-secret lab:















and, some of the fruits of my labor here:



Monday, March 16, 2009

Dye Day



Just a few pics to share dyeing the latest *sniff* UK Potter's Covers colorway--color edited to prevent unwanted spoilers.

While the kid was out playing,















I was in dyeing...
















but these stunning skeins came out of it.  Should be shipping by the end of the week.