tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post178096231573396820..comments2023-11-28T11:59:53.007-08:00Comments on Sew be it!: To Dye or Not to Dye...I need your help!Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-13878885375888549662012-12-05T06:30:32.690-08:002012-12-05T06:30:32.690-08:00Loraine I love your finish! I've always liked ...Loraine I love your finish! I've always liked that sampler. The bird looks quite natural too so a good idea to hide the little spot with it. I'd probably be afraid to dye it but you could try that "Distress It" stuff they sell. I've never used it but I imagine you could water it down and do it in steps or something - you'd have to experiment first. I'm contemplating dying my Pride & Prejudice sampler when I'm done with it as it's too white-ish for me. But I'm going to play around and try things with scrap linens first. <br /><br />So glad you had fun on your cruise. I'm a big fan of Disneyland/Disneyworld but have never taken a cruise either. When we went to Disneyland to celebrate my 40th birthday I found out I was the same age as Disneyland. :-) Now we go there for all my 'big' birthdays - I just love it, so muh fun. (and we don't have even have any kids either!) Good to see you posting again Loraine.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377306162699247372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-38931295182772714192012-12-04T12:51:38.595-08:002012-12-04T12:51:38.595-08:00Love the acorns you and Kathryn made out of my rec...Love the acorns you and Kathryn made out of my recycled wool. Glad it is getting put to good use. Enjoy...JOLENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359912336548269261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-27601157916949096372012-11-25T12:48:19.234-08:002012-11-25T12:48:19.234-08:00Your sampler is lovely, congratulations
Looks lik...Your sampler is lovely, congratulations<br /><br />Looks like you had a great holidayKarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613986841074083598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-8196825367438478682012-11-18T11:50:02.170-08:002012-11-18T11:50:02.170-08:00Your sampler is gorgeous! If you want an antiqued ...Your sampler is gorgeous! If you want an antiqued look, how about if you stitch a bit on a small piece of linen with some of the same colors of floss you used for the sampler and then tried dying that with either tea or weak coffee. That way, you could see how it turns out and if the result is not to your liking, you haven't ruined all your hard work. That's what I would do!<br /><br />Please keep us posted. susanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704084132045240366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-44118568009624640112012-11-18T09:36:44.935-08:002012-11-18T09:36:44.935-08:00Wow. What a great vacation! Absolutely love my a...Wow. What a great vacation! Absolutely love my acorn - beautiful work! Weeping Tree is wonderful and I love the eyelet sheep. Would not dye. Aging a tiny bit with a aprayer filled with coffee or just dabbing around the edges, maybe. But it's great the way it is. You'll lose the lighter thread contrast unless you cover them with tape. Too risky! Great bird solution, too. marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-46407340538346101882012-11-17T17:41:11.686-08:002012-11-17T17:41:11.686-08:00Fantastic finish. ~ and your "added" bir...Fantastic finish. ~ and your "added" bird makes it all your own!! If you decided to stain it after ~ be careful that none of the colors will run. <br />Your trip looks like a ton of fun! We love Disney, but never have done a cruise.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929920771003768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-78333777620646384302012-11-17T03:44:11.369-08:002012-11-17T03:44:11.369-08:00I think your sampler looks great as is! If you...I think your sampler looks great as is! If you're on the fence about it, you could always rub some coffee grounds into it here and there to age it up a bit.<br /><br />Great pics of your trip!Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664728276490470180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-91537041858710816232012-11-16T02:49:06.991-08:002012-11-16T02:49:06.991-08:00I think your sampler is perfect the way it is. I l...I think your sampler is perfect the way it is. I love your little bird fix.<br /> Those pincushions are just fabulous!!<br /> What a fun vacation. So glad that everyone smiles the whole time.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01551177344589162442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-47657386819227562492012-11-15T18:54:56.271-08:002012-11-15T18:54:56.271-08:00What a wonderful family trip. Now about the sampl...What a wonderful family trip. Now about the sampler, I'm the wrong one to ask. I think it looks very nice. I would be afraid to dye it. I'd worry that I just might mess it up.. However, many people do dye things and they look wonderful.It just depends on how brave you are!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292519625560497199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-19676379829939204262012-11-15T16:40:35.966-08:002012-11-15T16:40:35.966-08:00I love your sampler as is, Lorraine--that little s...I love your sampler as is, Lorraine--that little sheep really is adorable :)<br /><br />The Disney cruise looks like a blast--what a great family vacation...You all look so relaxed and happy!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-40582175364523449162012-11-15T16:22:01.113-08:002012-11-15T16:22:01.113-08:00Your sampler is beautiful and doesn't need a b...Your sampler is beautiful and doesn't need a bit of dye added! I would recommend that you find an nice antiquated frame and matte for it though. That will give it more nostalgia!<br /><br />I love being on boats and have thought about going on a Disney Cruise. Maybe I will plan a cruise through them for me and my niece. I think she would enjoy it too!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468809752882660075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-78378643653488752862012-11-15T16:11:55.807-08:002012-11-15T16:11:55.807-08:00I have to agree with Ann. Your sampler looks just ...I have to agree with Ann. Your sampler looks just great (LOVE it), and you don't know how it will turn out when it's dyed over.<br />Personally I never dye a finished piece. If I want a more aged look, I normally choose an overdyed fabric and/or use overdyed threads for stitching. <br />Somehow I don't trust dying afterwards. :)<br />That being said, some got some nice results with doing so. It's what you would like to hang on your wall. :)<br />Lovely family pictures Gabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258331709151408806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-73113635696789910672012-11-15T14:30:28.791-08:002012-11-15T14:30:28.791-08:00Oh that's so cool about the cruise!!! So neat...Oh that's so cool about the cruise!!! So neat! Yeah, i'm not a fan of cruises, but DH wants to go on one. Maybe someday. Love your Weeping Willow finish! Whew on that bird -- good thing you thought of that as a way to cover up the ink stain! It looks perfect! As for dyeing it, hmmm. I don't know. I personally think it looks fine as is. But I suppose if you're adventurous enough, you could always try dyeing it. Aren't I helpful? lol! Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646028248366805686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-3176564146270910882012-11-15T12:32:10.793-08:002012-11-15T12:32:10.793-08:00Love your latest sampler ! It is beautiful . Looks...Love your latest sampler ! It is beautiful . Looks like the trip was so much fun . Many people have recommended cruising to us for it's accessability so maybe sometime. <br />Always love to read your posts!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262115193265532618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428741656739457202.post-31721258283883462012-11-15T10:42:03.807-08:002012-11-15T10:42:03.807-08:00This is my first visit to your blog so I hope you ...This is my first visit to your blog so I hope you don't mind me adding my opinion. A huge NO would be my advice. Your sampler looks great the way it is - what if you don't like the end result - it's too late then!Ann at Beadlework.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02053072826180330534noreply@blogger.com