"Cat Sampler" UPDATE #1

seedreemer · Post by **seedreemer** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:53 am

I started this today and wanted to share. This is from Lila's Studio. I love the cats and the colors, although I have replaced some of the pinks with purples and oranges. It's on Rit dyed 32-ct linen. I used Kelly Green Rit watered down to make this light green. It's not quite as yellowish as the pic indicates.

Who is it that did The Nest on that bright limey green fabric? I love it and that was my inspiration for my color choice with this.

Christy
Completed: "Proud Peacock," Chatelaine freebie
WIP: Ewe & Eye & Friends "Primitive Lady"

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:06 am

good progress so far. That is going to be very pretty. I love the fabric and the color. I am looking forward to your updates.

Carole

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:58 am

very nice dye job on the fabric! I keep thinking I will try doing that and never do, but maybe one of these days. Great start on a very cute sampler

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:32 am

Looks great so far!!!!!

Raine · Post by **Raine** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:32 am

You dyed your own fabric! How cool is that?

I love the pattern too.

Cockneystitcher · Post by **Cockneystitcher** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:19 am

Nice design and start.

vanessanjf · Post by **vanessanjf** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:47 am

You have made a good start on this one

Fljotsdale · Post by **Fljotsdale** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:28 pm

Very cute! You've made a good start!

Charmed · Post by **Charmed** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:36 pm

Oh thats a lovely design, and the cat looks great

Heidi x

coffee_freak · Post by **coffee_freak** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:09 pm

tiffstitch · Post by **tiffstitch** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:17 pm

Great start! And congrats on the fabric! I believe it was Maggie that did "Nest" on that bright green fabric.

Lili · Post by **Lili** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:48 pm

lovely project! so pretty start!

seedreemer · Post by **seedreemer** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:42 pm

Thanks everyone! I've been doing my own linen dye jobs for a long time. It's really easy.

Christy
Completed: "Proud Peacock," Chatelaine freebie
WIP: Ewe & Eye & Friends "Primitive Lady," Lila's Studio "Cat Sampler"

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:11 pm

seedreemer wrote:Thanks everyone! I've been doing my own linen dye jobs for a long time. It's really easy.

Christy
Completed: "Proud Peacock," Chatelaine freebie
WIP: Ewe & Eye & Friends "Primitive Lady," Lila's Studio "Cat Sampler"

Do you use white linen, or natural and just how easy is it?

Raine · Post by **Raine** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:18 pm

karen4bells wrote:
seedreemer wrote:Thanks everyone! I've been doing my own linen dye jobs for a long time. It's really easy.

Christy
Completed: "Proud Peacock," Chatelaine freebie
WIP: Ewe & Eye & Friends "Primitive Lady," Lila's Studio "Cat Sampler"
Do you use white linen, or natural and just how easy is it?

And do you use your washing machine?

Carole · Post by **Carole** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:12 pm

Nice sampler and great start

seedreemer · Post by **seedreemer** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:50 pm

I intended to come back and explain how to dye linen. I was in a hurry earlier.

I simply fill my kitchen sink (it's stainless steel) about a third of the way with hot water. I add in less Rit than I think I'll need, maybe a tablespoon, and stir it well. I then pre-rinse the linen in running water and squeeze out by hand. I stir the dye again and dip the linen in and slosh it around. I pull it out and check the color and add more dye if need be. If the color is okay I squeeze out the linen, rinse, squeeze it again, and allow to dry.

The only problem I have is all that squeezing wrinkles it and it takes forever to iron out. I always forget that. I think if I let it dry only a bit then ironed it while it was still damp it'd work out a lot better.

I don't bother with salt nor letting the linen sit in the dye. It seems to take the dye immediately just fine.

You know, I think I'll post this in the Tips forum later too. It's a lot of fun, especially if you don't want to wait around for dyed linen in the mail. I also don't see why you couldn't dye Aida.

Christy
Completed: "Proud Peacock," Chatelaine freebie
WIP: Ewe & Eye & Friends "Primitive Lady"

colibri · Post by **colibri** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:20 pm

Very nice!
The cat reminds me of ours (the same colours) - he has his favourite chair and always looks so proud when he sits there

meerkat · Post by **meerkat** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:51 am

Great design and very useful info. about dyeing the fabric..thanks

Cecilia · Post by **Cecilia** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:55 am

Great start.

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