A Day in the dye of.....
The actual colors are more vibrant and not quit as orange as the pictures -
I think taking the pics on my counter top adding in the yellow/orange cast.
These are alot of the colors that I am currently dyeing using Acid and Procion dyes.

Wool 12 Step Gradation

Wool - Blue & Teal

Wool - Yellow & Orange

Wool - Red & Pink

Wool - More Red & Pink

Wool - Purple

Wool - Green

Wool - Brown & Neutral

Wool - Misc. Colors

Silk Velvet I

Silk Velvet II

Silk Velvet III

Silk Velvet IV

Silk Ribbon

Pre-Cut Wool Circles

Cotton Chenille

Cotton Yarn

Perle Cotton

Heavier Perle Cotton

Silk Dupioni

Silk Charmeuse

Silk Velvet

Wool Threads

NEW Marking Pens for Quilting, Redwork, etc.

I tried the new Frixion Eraseable Gel Pens with Thermo Sensitive Ink on fabric and they work like a charm. I purchased the 8 count multicolor set and marked one of my quilt tops (using various colors), and quilted it. To remove the markings all I had to do was iron over the ink and voila, they were gone. These are definately going to be my favorite new marking pens.
They can be purchased in black, blue, red, purple, pink, orange, lime, brown, or in the combination packs. 6-pk includes
black, blue, red, purple, pink, and orange for approx. $16 or the 8-pk in all the colors listed above for approx. $ 21.
If you are interested, I can order them for you in the 6 pk. for $ 12, and the 8 pk. for $ 15, or you can purchase them thru other online resources. You can contact me at 630 219 3612 or e-mail me at mmurrin@wideopenwest.com.

Easy to use color tools

While browsing through the blogs that I read, I found this easy to use online color tool link on http://artgirlz.blogspot.com/. Pick any color and choose the varied analogous, monochromatic, triad, complementary, compound, shades and custom colors, or choose colors selected by others. I found this to be very user friendly and fast.

My currently favorite book for easy color selection is Visual Coloring: A Foolproof Approach to Color-Rich Quilts by Joen Wolfrom.

Tutorial - 5 Pointed Star

Learn to draw your own 5 pointed star and paper piece it. This is a great tutorial with step by step pictures. http://www.associatedcontent.com/slideshow/10817/how_to_make_a_five_point_star_quilt.html?cat=59

Holiday Ornaments

My Thursday morning bee gets together once a month, and in December, we decided to make some holiday ornaments. We met at Dorothy's house and took over her kitchen table. We used clear glass ornaments that we purchased at Joann's, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels, and made them into sparking and colorful ornaments. I am not sure which was more fun, making your own or waiting to see how the others turned out.
Dorothy, Pat, Yvette, Dorothy and Carolyn hard at work (I was taking the picture).

Our first step was to coat the inside of the ornaments with Simple Solutions #1*, drain the excess back into the bottle, and wait a minute or so to let the coating get tacky.

* Glue type binder for the pigments, can be used on Fabric and glass

Next we started to add various colors of Polished Pigments, which are pigments in powder form, and glitter to the inside of the ornament. We twisted and twirled them until the inside was completely covered, and voila they were done. * Polished Pigments and Simple Solutions are from LuminArte http://www.luminarteinc.com/catalog/primary-elements.html.

We had a break to have Dorothy's homemade Panna Cotta (YUM), cookies and coffee. Unfortunately, Carolyn had to leave early and I didn't get a picture of her ornaments. Below are the ones completed by the rest of the group. Everone was happy with how theirs turned out. It's great to work on something that can be completed in one sitting.

2008 Workshop Schedule

Fabric Dyeing 101 (Indoors)
April 5, 2008 - Date will be changed - $ 60
Put on some old clothes and come join us for a colorful workshop. You will learn how to dye and create your own palette of cotton, silk fabrics and clothes, creating color texture with fabric manipulation, gradations, color blending and easy self-contained no-mess rinsing and washing. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided (fee). Additional pictures of all workshops at http://www.webshots.com/search?query=yogybooboo&start=72.

Creative Sun Printing Without the Sun
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM - $ 50
Bring a bit of nature inside and create a one-of-a kind piece of art with a distinct pattern. Your final prints on fabric and/or paper can be completed as a picture, wall hanging, pillow, table runner, jackets, lampshades, scrapbooks and much more. What a wonderful gift for yourself or someone else. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided (fee). Additional pictures of all workshops at
http://www.webshots.com/search?query=yogybooboo&start=72.

Inking on Fabric: Faux Applique
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM - $ 50
Do you have an appliqué pattern that you love? This workshop will make it possible for you to make a quilt that looks like it is appliquéd, but uses the new Tsukineko inks that are now part of many award winning quilts. Inks are as permanent as dyes and can be washed without fading and are a fun and quick way to enhance quilts, even already quilted projects. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided (fee). Additional pictures of all workshops at http://www.webshots.com/search?query=yogybooboo&start=72.

Silk Scarf and Shawl Dyeing
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM - $ 50
Create your own one-of-a-kind scarves to compliment an outfit or as a gift for Mother's Day, birthdays or any other holiday or occasions using free and easy dyeing techniques. Select your scarves/shawls by size, pattern and fabric prior to the workshop and come and dye as many scarves as you would like. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided (fee). Additional pictures of all workshops at http://www.webshots.com/search?query=yogybooboo&start=72.

To register for any workshops, Naperville resident only, contact the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-5000 or online at www.napervilleparks.org. All Naperville non-residents can contact me direct at (630) 961-5592 or via e-mail at creativefiberexpressions@wideopenwest.com or mmurrin@wideopenwest.com. Fees are the same for residents and non-residents. All workshops will be held at the Naperville Art League http://www.napervilleartleague.com/.


Private Small Group Workshops
Any workshop can be set up for a minimum of 5 participants at the same c,ost as the pre-scheduled workshops, on your choice of date and time, depending on availability of facility.