tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post8884016645438956687..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: Basic Dyeing for QuiltmakersElizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-65966573049100397112016-01-07T19:28:08.315-08:002016-01-07T19:28:08.315-08:00Only if you're dyeing outside...the dye compan...Only if you're dyeing outside...the dye companies suggest an ambient temperature of 70 degrees for the dyeing process, if you're below that you could heat a small room a little more - or...use an old electric blanket or something like that to keep them warm - be sure it is the insulated kind just in case you have a spill. Actually since people do actually dye outside in the snow!! I think you'd probably be okay in a normal room temperature of 68 or so. When I "batch" dye, which is a slower process, in the winter, I just wrapped the wet with dye fabric up well so it doesn't leak at all and put it on my computer which gets pretty warm!!<br />For dyeing in the winter, I just usually treat myself to a couple of extra degrees of heat in the dye studio! 70 is fine.<br />Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-86294921116682586262016-01-07T18:25:54.836-08:002016-01-07T18:25:54.836-08:00Hello Elizabeth,
Is the weather a consideration fo...Hello Elizabeth,<br />Is the weather a consideration for dying? It is pretty cold in CT right now.<br />BarbaraBarbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-88827241631455664252016-01-06T14:19:24.325-08:002016-01-06T14:19:24.325-08:00Glad you enjoy it Mary - alas I don't have tim...Glad you enjoy it Mary - alas I don't have time more than once a week these days to add anything..always trying to write a new class for AQ, or come up with something for the masterclass or learning something new myself. I guess OZ is on Oliday!! all the best, see you in class! eElizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-92005333117980857502016-01-06T13:50:59.603-08:002016-01-06T13:50:59.603-08:00I'd love to do this course, but all the dye sh...I'd love to do this course, but all the dye shops are closed here till mid to late January. Maybe next time? And then I'll acually be organised.<br /><br />Your blog is one of the first things I check each day - really enjoy it. Many thanks.<br /><br />MaryD in AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-70144754146766632822016-01-06T05:38:39.256-08:002016-01-06T05:38:39.256-08:00thank you Elle, I'll be here!!yes you're r...thank you Elle, I'll be here!!yes you're right we have to prioritize something, there just arn't enough hours in the day for all the fun we could have...but learning new things is very high priority. Learning is a great source of happiness - being able to do something you could never do before!Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-85119721509962865982016-01-06T04:52:28.803-08:002016-01-06T04:52:28.803-08:00Coffee can give the problem a good jolt as well. ...Coffee can give the problem a good jolt as well. LOL Doesn't look hopeful for this year but I am hoping to make space for classes with you next year, Elizabeth. I shall fine tune my ADD tendencies and by next year I hope to have figured out what I really want to do because I'm finding the truth in 'ya can't have it all'! Bless you in this coming year. Your blog is inspiring and informative. :) ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com