tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post7480765813573188134..comments2023-05-06T06:26:40.815-04:00Comments on Curly Bird Express: Hand Dyed Fabric-UpcyclingMelissa Plankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05853645130812409589noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-78267853787210889522010-11-29T08:35:10.950-05:002010-11-29T08:35:10.950-05:00Lovely job with the dyeing! The fabric looks beaut...Lovely job with the dyeing! The fabric looks beautiful and the effect you achieved reminds me of the "lazuring" of Waldorf school wals. Also, thanks for visiting and leaving a comment on my blog the other day!<br />Lucianahands follow hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859385171516960769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-87056202765860608512010-11-28T15:51:35.714-05:002010-11-28T15:51:35.714-05:00I love me an upcycled craft. Gorgeous colours!I love me an upcycled craft. Gorgeous colours!W-S Wanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242784517253760863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-39954025834516419982010-11-28T01:00:18.054-05:002010-11-28T01:00:18.054-05:00Yes these were used dryer sheets, once or maybe tw...Yes these were used dryer sheets, once or maybe twice through the dryer. They didn't feel stiff like they would if they still had some fabric softener left. But even in the places where there was some slight resist from the fabric softener residue, it created a beautiful, foggy effect with the dye.Melissa Plankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853645130812409589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-36006402168931184702010-11-27T22:12:19.512-05:002010-11-27T22:12:19.512-05:00Melissa,
Did you mention if the sheets you used...Melissa, <br /> Did you mention if the sheets you used had been exhausted of softener before dying? That might make a difference? Try it and let us know.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346481554895905628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-87744343968119686962010-11-27T11:46:29.602-05:002010-11-27T11:46:29.602-05:00P.S. My friend Tamara (Via Verde Farm) saved me a ...P.S. My friend Tamara (Via Verde Farm) saved me a large sheet of similar material which came wrapped around a new appliance! Thought I'd pass this on to everyone since this is the season for giving and receiving electronics of all shapes and sizes so that you can be on the look out for upcycling opportunities of your own!Melissa Plankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853645130812409589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-40854276252432883692010-11-27T11:33:02.246-05:002010-11-27T11:33:02.246-05:00Thanks everyone, I would love to see the creative ...Thanks everyone, I would love to see the creative uses you find for the dyed dryer sheets!Melissa Plankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853645130812409589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-29392072372492310352010-11-27T08:23:43.831-05:002010-11-27T08:23:43.831-05:00WOw, I never would've thought of that, but it&...WOw, I never would've thought of that, but it's a fantastic idea!!!<br /><br />You know I'll be tossing a dryer sheet in the bottom of my next dye experiment. Since I dye in my laundry room that will be double-easy to do! :)<br /><br />JessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-44762770072951160772010-11-26T18:21:21.821-05:002010-11-26T18:21:21.821-05:00Wow...so pretty and the colors are just amazing......Wow...so pretty and the colors are just amazing...wow. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-74147582631892895892010-11-26T18:15:11.016-05:002010-11-26T18:15:11.016-05:00Wow! What a fantastic idea! AND, all of your gif...Wow! What a fantastic idea! AND, all of your gifts will smell fresh and clean. :-)Kathryn Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990925295124938262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-46500377020669709312010-11-26T15:42:17.745-05:002010-11-26T15:42:17.745-05:00What a great idea, these look really beautiful!What a great idea, these look really beautiful!Kelly Casanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-56906310903401636392010-11-26T14:50:42.667-05:002010-11-26T14:50:42.667-05:00Those dryer sheets were awesome in person and even...Those dryer sheets were awesome in person and even your photos show how pretty they are. You have such a great eye for subtle color. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Looking forward to seeing you at spinning next week.AllyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725757369290716724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-59488423237380877912010-11-26T13:43:27.987-05:002010-11-26T13:43:27.987-05:00Beautiful colors!
It's amazing what we can ...Beautiful colors! <br /><br />It's amazing what we can create from items already around the house.WonderWhyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427923229119655073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-36249117697445019712010-11-26T13:16:51.142-05:002010-11-26T13:16:51.142-05:00Too cool Lady. Love the sheets and am anxious to ...Too cool Lady. Love the sheets and am anxious to see them in yarn form.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346481554895905628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-8233937535884468932010-11-26T12:49:53.044-05:002010-11-26T12:49:53.044-05:00what a fabulous idea! I always seem to have tons ...what a fabulous idea! I always seem to have tons of those things around! Love the yo yo you made too!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838101904580757579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919777101317319548.post-32549290726138269512010-11-26T11:58:48.435-05:002010-11-26T11:58:48.435-05:00WOW! this is fantastic and sooo pretty, fantastic ...WOW! this is fantastic and sooo pretty, fantastic idea too : )<br />HelenHelen Jacobs-Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938430588039479721noreply@blogger.com