tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post1384951639410029118..comments2023-10-09T07:25:03.559-06:00Comments on The SamplerStitcher: Ok, it`s official...~mj~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08539840287964685499noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-34581825067442648712012-12-28T17:27:25.546-06:002012-12-28T17:27:25.546-06:00I've only tea-dyed before stitching (fruit tea...I've only tea-dyed before stitching (fruit teas make the fabric smell lovely). I've seen other people dye after stitching, especially primitive style designs.<br /><br />Good Luck!Jo who can't think of a clever nicknamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663450738390351663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-4440263623447953622012-12-22T11:38:49.986-06:002012-12-22T11:38:49.986-06:00I've tea dyed before. One one project when th...I've tea dyed before. One one project when the fabric was almost dry I sprinkled instant coffee here and there. That left some interesting marks. Tried it first when the fabric was first wet but the coffee disolved. Maria S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-83778349364499734932012-12-21T16:33:42.810-06:002012-12-21T16:33:42.810-06:00I have but not through choice. When I was three qu...I have but not through choice. When I was three quarters of the way through Dutch Beauty a mug of tea was spilt over it. A mad dash to the sink did not remove the stains totally, after several rinses and many tears it had not improved so I decided to finish stitching it. Then I rinsed it in the bath with tea and hey presto it worked the whole sampler looked as if it was stitched on vintage linen. I even won a first prize with it and no one has ever noticed anything amiss.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406422781789740027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-18018027642574145662012-12-20T22:33:28.837-06:002012-12-20T22:33:28.837-06:00I washed the threads in hot soapy water and rinsed...I washed the threads in hot soapy water and rinsed them and they didn`t run, so I have my fingers crossed I can dye it in hot tea without it running. That`s my hope, anyway!~mj~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08539840287964685499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-69029050844191323852012-12-20T08:06:55.356-06:002012-12-20T08:06:55.356-06:00No I've never tea dyed a project after-are you...No I've never tea dyed a project after-are you crazy! Ha ha! Just kidding! Are you going to let the tea water cool first and then toss it in there so the colors won't run? Can't wait to see this!Annie Beezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350107389600329714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-33439892237546211492012-12-20T05:14:07.340-06:002012-12-20T05:14:07.340-06:00Those are lovely samplers - enjoy!Those are lovely samplers - enjoy!Giovannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790776898768008304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-42446714993015901232012-12-19T22:12:18.867-06:002012-12-19T22:12:18.867-06:00i've had my eye on this one for quite a while ...i've had my eye on this one for quite a while - am so happy to see it being stitched up - i think the tea dye after its finished sounds like a great idea - why dont you try dyeing a sample of threads you will be using first to see how it will look - good luck. Samplers, Silks and Linenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212705390570294485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-29911655281938933762012-12-19T18:44:58.444-06:002012-12-19T18:44:58.444-06:00Yes, I am a member of Sampler World, as Mj Stitche...Yes, I am a member of Sampler World, as Mj Stitches. I`ll have to go look. Thanks for the heads up!~mj~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08539840287964685499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37299223.post-83534732952392125582012-12-19T18:31:06.913-06:002012-12-19T18:31:06.913-06:00Wow, MJ, those samplers look amazing! I can't...Wow, MJ, those samplers look amazing! I can't wait to see your progress on them. I have never done any dyeing, you are brave, just the thought makes me nervous! Are you also on fb in the Sampler World group? I know someone recently dyed their Mary Wigham after finishing it and it took really well, even the whites looked quite bright after. I think she posted it about 2-3 weeks ago? Have a wonderful holiday!<br />Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127720071963666993noreply@blogger.com