tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post715531388802751054..comments2024-03-29T01:12:13.753-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: Dyeing in my SleepMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-85632343684266431562013-08-29T21:52:28.825-05:002013-08-29T21:52:28.825-05:00Thanks Judy! She is definitely a kindred spirit .....Thanks Judy! She is definitely a kindred spirit ... we have so many things in common, we joke that we were twins separated at birth. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-9029944800022432222013-08-29T21:51:47.523-05:002013-08-29T21:51:47.523-05:00Thanks Anna - and I don't know how the flower ...Thanks Anna - and I don't know how the flower smells because I am always too busy photographing it to sniff it! But some people use the roots of this flower as a substitute for coffee, so maybe it does have an interesting smell. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-57749893366466725042013-08-29T21:50:26.315-05:002013-08-29T21:50:26.315-05:00It is a bit granny-ish - in one round at least. I ...It is a bit granny-ish - in one round at least. I think the block would make a lovely afghan, though with a lot of ends to weave in (unless you made it all one colour).<br /><br />You're very right about the dyeing - you never know what you'll get until it's done and washed and dried. And apparently even then the colour can sometimes change with time. A real adventure!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-11763167011775487002013-08-29T21:48:52.455-05:002013-08-29T21:48:52.455-05:00And one of us almost DIED too. :)
Thanks kathy!And one of us almost DIED too. :)<br /><br />Thanks kathy!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-12798758993287124872013-08-29T21:48:26.309-05:002013-08-29T21:48:26.309-05:00Thanks E! The pattern is up now - I made a fun lit...Thanks E! The pattern is up now - I made a fun little work bag with my chicory yarn. Crochet to hold crochet. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-21670547362120568552013-08-29T21:47:47.541-05:002013-08-29T21:47:47.541-05:00Good point - I think she was sound asleep through ...Good point - I think she was sound asleep through the entire process. Just as well, or she might have crawled into the dye pot and turned a different shade of lavender.... :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-19811915744824005042013-08-29T21:47:04.776-05:002013-08-29T21:47:04.776-05:00I felt clueless too while we were doing it - partl...I felt clueless too while we were doing it - partly from fatigue and partly from not really understanding the process at the time. But I emailed Deb afterward and had her explain it to me all over again. :)<br /><br />Thanks Linda!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-37757658355972799012013-08-29T21:45:37.593-05:002013-08-29T21:45:37.593-05:00Thanks Rosie - it did come out well I think. :)Thanks Rosie - it did come out well I think. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-88726377150777119132013-08-29T21:45:00.855-05:002013-08-29T21:45:00.855-05:00I'll bet you have all sorts of mountain flower...I'll bet you have all sorts of mountain flowers and herbs you could use.... :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-5296634134227034542013-08-29T21:44:23.045-05:002013-08-29T21:44:23.045-05:00Thank you, Sandra - it was Deb's idea to try f...Thank you, Sandra - it was Deb's idea to try for this shade and I think we did pretty well. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-12061746068067962632013-08-29T21:43:58.423-05:002013-08-29T21:43:58.423-05:00I don't think so - it would have washed right ...I don't think so - it would have washed right out, I believe. (Or most of it would have.) Since the yarn had not been mordanted, the colour would not have stuck to it. I think. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-3381922478816618412013-08-29T21:43:00.643-05:002013-08-29T21:43:00.643-05:00Endorphins? :)
Thanks Beth!Endorphins? :)<br /><br />Thanks Beth!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-10543216366523580522013-08-29T21:41:39.148-05:002013-08-29T21:41:39.148-05:00It has not bitten - not me, at least. Though this ...It has not bitten - not me, at least. Though this was a VERY fun experience, I rather feel about yarn dying as I do about fabric printing - that I can't possibly compete with what's already out there, and am happy to leave it to the experts. (And yet I feel compelled to design my own crochet patterns despite the plethora of amazing patterns already in existence. Go figure.) :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-7585658438464055982013-08-29T21:38:03.414-05:002013-08-29T21:38:03.414-05:00If only we'd had one more day.... :)
Thanks a...If only we'd had one more day.... :)<br /><br />Thanks again for a great time all around!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-84226689719003646122013-08-29T21:37:31.921-05:002013-08-29T21:37:31.921-05:00It's just been posted - and thanks very much. ...It's just been posted - and thanks very much. I hope you'll post some photos of your scarf. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-28217066362787945232013-08-29T21:36:57.613-05:002013-08-29T21:36:57.613-05:00Thanks Mere! We had a great time. :)Thanks Mere! We had a great time. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-51641531638286662492013-08-29T07:36:32.495-05:002013-08-29T07:36:32.495-05:00The dyed yarn is gorgeous and you definitely got t...The dyed yarn is gorgeous and you definitely got the color right for the Chicory blossom. How great to have a kindred spirit friend. Hugs JudyCJ STITCHING AND BLOOMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726910007950024769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-91157672965337894512013-08-26T02:20:58.313-05:002013-08-26T02:20:58.313-05:00That was quite an adventure, Sue! So interesting t...That was quite an adventure, Sue! So interesting to see the process of dyeing. That flower.. doe sit smell like chocolate? Because here we say it does :)<br />Beautiful pattern by the way!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-88073050352407814852013-08-24T23:57:44.469-05:002013-08-24T23:57:44.469-05:00Oh I love both colors. I had no idea that the cott...Oh I love both colors. I had no idea that the cotton would dye up different than the wool, who knew? I kind of like that...you'd never know until you dyed it what you'd get. <br /><br />Love your pattern. It reminds me of granny squares...an afghan? No, not enough yarn for that...a scarf? a shawl? Come on don't leave us in the dark too long. :) <br /><br /><br /><br />Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-76120544479380629922013-08-24T16:33:55.371-05:002013-08-24T16:33:55.371-05:00wowza ....I cant believe you ladies DYED after rid...wowza ....I cant believe you ladies DYED after riding!!!!! IMpressive Mrs. M and I LOVE the finished colors. The one of the far right is my favoritekathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-41427483941375073642013-08-24T16:28:18.206-05:002013-08-24T16:28:18.206-05:00Oh, my goodness, I would have been comatose after ...Oh, my goodness, I would have been comatose after that ride. Actually, I would never have been able to do what you two did.<br />What gorgeous colors and I am looking forward to seeing what you create.<br />Best to you, E.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245099394863979981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-47715594515164550762013-08-24T16:09:56.118-05:002013-08-24T16:09:56.118-05:00Beautiful!! Can't wait to see the newly creat...Beautiful!! Can't wait to see the newly created pattern. I did not notice Ms T Turtle in any of the yarn photos. The l-o-n-g bike ride and high altitude must have done her in! sueh617https://www.blogger.com/profile/07509835036248019447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-23306075897581295302013-08-24T06:45:00.918-05:002013-08-24T06:45:00.918-05:00What fun! I wouldn't have a clue but you make ...What fun! I wouldn't have a clue but you make me want to try it too! I think it's turned out really pretty, I quite like the wool version too, looking forward to seeing just what you have been making with it. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-58607099885841996752013-08-24T04:01:36.865-05:002013-08-24T04:01:36.865-05:00I really love that colour. It's so soft and fr...I really love that colour. It's so soft and fresh. Well done on the ride and helping with the dying. I would've slept for two days after something much easier than that !!!!<br />Rosie xxOld Magnolia Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129875046273758499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-39229882369986614622013-08-24T00:51:39.508-05:002013-08-24T00:51:39.508-05:00Wonderful! I want to do this right now. Have a nic...Wonderful! I want to do this right now. Have a nice weekend. RegulaBabajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.com