tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post690778434061281521..comments2024-03-29T04:07:15.902-05:00Comments on Altered Book Lover: Saying goodbyeBleubeard and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-53028459493174714082018-05-22T06:37:22.091-05:002018-05-22T06:37:22.091-05:00very informative. I did allot of rust dyeing when ...very informative. I did allot of rust dyeing when we first moved down here-it was so much fun. I need to dig out some of those pieces. I don't think I mordant before the rust dyeing-thinking rust sollution could be a mordant?? I have not tried resist, always wanted to try batik-I even have the soy wax somewhere herekathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-28227448047385309482017-06-29T07:55:18.577-05:002017-06-29T07:55:18.577-05:00I loved seeing so many of your dyeing experiments ...I loved seeing so many of your dyeing experiments in one post. Two standouts for me are the turmeric and the phenomenal eco dyeing. Amazing!Cindy McMathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786235605189409252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-32096447836483289022017-06-29T06:04:32.797-05:002017-06-29T06:04:32.797-05:00Oh Elizabeth if only I didn't have to rush so ...Oh Elizabeth if only I didn't have to rush so much I could have spent a loooong time looking at this post and the link you provided! I will return to this when we get back! Have great weekend Hugs, Chrisxxpearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-6766883457730129002017-06-28T19:13:59.884-05:002017-06-28T19:13:59.884-05:00There are so many gorgeous fabric all together tod...There are so many gorgeous fabric all together today Elizabeth. What eye candy-I really enjoyed this post. I didn't know about some of these dyeing techniques as I'm really just a beginner. Very cool.<br />And let me answer the questions you asked in your comment to me. First of all, I don't know if the new owners of the lighthouse actually live there. I am guessing they don't, but even though they bought the lighthouse for $1, they need money to help their work. You can walk to the lighthouse for free, but to take the tour they charge you. We thought it a worthwhile fee to pay so we took the tour-they didn't charge us for our daughter even though she is a 25 year old. :) Part of their renovations and saving the lighthouse included saving the light keeper's home, which you need to walk through to go up the lighthouse. And the black rocks in Iceland are lava- as you know, but these rocks are granite. However, they are covered in this green-brown colored seaweed which dries out and turns black, so that's what you see in the photos. <br />Hope you're not in the track of any of those big storms they were showing on the news. <br />Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-86668628016954348512017-06-28T18:59:24.565-05:002017-06-28T18:59:24.565-05:00Yes, it is sad to lost a blog you really like a lo...Yes, it is sad to lost a blog you really like a lot.....I think a lot of bloggers give up when they get few comments. Instagram gives me much more feedback and comments etc but I try to plug along and put up a blog post every so often....and YOU have been busy experimenting and dyeing and having fun. Nice work...Cappuccinoandartjournal.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241197153708410602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-14411684016930140362017-06-28T18:58:56.206-05:002017-06-28T18:58:56.206-05:00It sounds like a great blog and I'm sorry I...It sounds like a great blog and I'm sorry I'm just discovering it. Thanks for the mention and the word that the posts will remain!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-72985211419968028802017-06-28T18:40:15.433-05:002017-06-28T18:40:15.433-05:00At least they are leaving their content up. That&...At least they are leaving their content up. That's a plus. <br />You have done so much with dying over the years. I am sure you will miss new content. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-79315591351403761722017-06-28T16:53:55.308-05:002017-06-28T16:53:55.308-05:00There is so much great eco dye info out there, and...There is so much great eco dye info out there, and I've had good success with iron pots, and plants in the fabric in my solar oven. Works a charm...Heavy rubber gloves and good tongs a must. I do like some of the shibori techniques, the more free form like you achieved. Great overview. Thanks! xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-13272630950383352372017-06-28T16:44:27.241-05:002017-06-28T16:44:27.241-05:00Thank you, Elizabeth! That was above and beyond! M...Thank you, Elizabeth! That was above and beyond! Much appreciated.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-18600070778203529582017-06-28T15:26:34.588-05:002017-06-28T15:26:34.588-05:00Oh I loved reading about all your different ways t...Oh I loved reading about all your different ways to dye/paint fabric. I haven't done this for ages but am inspired to try some of the techniques you show here. I especially like the resist techniques and I've never thought of using Staz-on on fabric but will certainly try it.<br />Also thanks for the link to this blog, it looks fascinating.sheila 77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00698767195924308373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-49578351194243452482017-06-28T14:47:11.331-05:002017-06-28T14:47:11.331-05:00I had no idea of all the different things you coul...I had no idea of all the different things you could use for dyes. <br />Love the rocking horse piece and the food coloring dye results. <br />What are the safety issues with rust?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-76371349873897875272017-06-28T07:45:18.226-05:002017-06-28T07:45:18.226-05:00I got a real shock when I read the post title and ...I got a real shock when I read the post title and then calmed down as to why you were writing this post. it is sad when thing change.<br />I loved seeing all your fabrics and seeing the super colours and fantastic effects you got with your own dying experiments.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-91827417599212715742017-06-28T07:42:39.398-05:002017-06-28T07:42:39.398-05:00Wow- you've tried it all with wonderful result...Wow- you've tried it all with wonderful results. Your turmeric dyeing is a favorite, but corn syrup? And flour? Both nice results. I like eco-dyeing, but it's too complex and messy for me. It's good the blog will remain as a resource. By the way, the "fishing line" thread you mentioned in your comment on my blog is way different than the Invisi-fil thread. It's very soft and "cottonized" (their term) so you don't get that breakage you noted. I think you'd like this kind much better.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432818284701098002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-12219090088242736072017-06-28T07:00:24.306-05:002017-06-28T07:00:24.306-05:00I've never dyed fabric. I knew you could use n...I've never dyed fabric. I knew you could use natural items like onions or cabbage. Had no idea about using flour or oatmeal to achieve effects. Like the way the fabric looks hanging on your porch rails.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-72177515162345147162017-06-28T06:37:35.365-05:002017-06-28T06:37:35.365-05:00I love the patterns and colors. It does remind me ...I love the patterns and colors. It does remind me a little of silk. Painting. The blue and purple one is my favorite. The rocking horse is cool too. Nice to see them all hanging out to dry and display on your front porch railing.nanskidrewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578537371761302331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-62894418859803668212017-06-28T04:08:59.064-05:002017-06-28T04:08:59.064-05:00What a FANTATSIC post - you made such wonderful th...What a FANTATSIC post - you made such wonderful things over the years Elizabeth!<br />Thanks for the link, even though they stop posting- I will check out there tutorials for sure!<br />oxo Susifroebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-55650381295066484462017-06-28T03:11:19.564-05:002017-06-28T03:11:19.564-05:00What a pity that such an informative blog to the c...What a pity that such an informative blog to the crafts community is closing.<br />Your dying techniques are amazing, some of the fabrics look as if they could be painted with silk paints.<br />I did a bit of silk painting many years ago and loved it.Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-91416049137109460942017-06-28T02:19:07.514-05:002017-06-28T02:19:07.514-05:00Such a shame when a blog you loved closes but it s...Such a shame when a blog you loved closes but it seems you have learnt so much there and that will stay with you forever I'm sure. You can use the things your learnt there to make your own versions and inspire others I reckon.<br /><br />Love Chrissie xxchrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841948513176294307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-37152957813478106942017-06-28T00:23:52.812-05:002017-06-28T00:23:52.812-05:00Sorry you are losing a blog which you evidently en...Sorry you are losing a blog which you evidently enjoyed a lot. Lovely to see all your various attempts at dyeing and the lovely results, it's always fun experiementing. Have a fun day, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com