tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post5257007115413623696..comments2024-03-29T08:22:04.832+00:00Comments on Me and my shadow: Magpie Monday - Dyeing for a new lease of lifeLiz Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-23405033654400414062013-06-04T21:18:28.777+01:002013-06-04T21:18:28.777+01:00I've had this book marked for days and finally...I've had this book marked for days and finally getting dye ordered for my cloth baby wipes which only look clean and new for so long but will be perfect dyed a new colour - thanks xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989392020739427773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-64235859152672224312013-06-02T21:01:28.149+01:002013-06-02T21:01:28.149+01:00Wow these turned out great :)Wow these turned out great :)Claire Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748004050526495714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-80464725969962810422013-05-22T13:16:47.860+01:002013-05-22T13:16:47.860+01:00What a great idea. xWhat a great idea. xSusan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445232725431784781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-69997004471617929022013-05-21T16:36:06.702+01:002013-05-21T16:36:06.702+01:00Thanks Caroline, yes it's so pretty.Thanks Caroline, yes it's so pretty.Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-79674720813310412962013-05-21T16:35:40.045+01:002013-05-21T16:35:40.045+01:00Do check what type of fabric it is first, DYLON is...Do check what type of fabric it is first, DYLON is not suitable for wool xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-7951777486383127692013-05-21T16:35:01.811+01:002013-05-21T16:35:01.811+01:00Oooh I don't know if you can get DYLON in NZ, ...Oooh I don't know if you can get DYLON in NZ, but their black wash and dye product sounds like it would be perfect for this. Is it cotton?Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-16156857426091785722013-05-21T08:46:23.620+01:002013-05-21T08:46:23.620+01:00Such a pretty shade of blue - lovely to give thing...Such a pretty shade of blue - lovely to give things a new lease of life, isn't it?Carolinehttp://mrsmsmeanderings.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-36893672291879875462013-05-21T07:13:34.129+01:002013-05-21T07:13:34.129+01:00I haven't dyed anything for a long time - but ...I haven't dyed anything for a long time - but was thinking of changing some cream blankets to red ones soon :) xBigLittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027946165351437425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-32204539039353501672013-05-20T23:40:36.620+01:002013-05-20T23:40:36.620+01:00Hi Liz,
Thanks for walking us thru the process. Y...Hi Liz,<br />Thanks for walking us thru the process. Yes, my towels could use a spruce up, but I've actually been thinking about dying a designer dress I thrifted. It's in great condition but the black has faded, and definately needs a pick me up. Think it's been hung to dry in the harsh NZ sun. Have been nervous about doing it, as finding a Tanya Carlson dress (nz designer) in my size in good condition is a rare thing and really don't want to muck it up. Your words of advice make it a doable project. Cheers :)thismumrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671410599786657574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-87199019361784357532013-05-20T20:23:06.407+01:002013-05-20T20:23:06.407+01:00Ooh good idea! Remember the colour mixing rules t...Ooh good idea! Remember the colour mixing rules though - if you're not starting with pure white it will affect the final shade. But I think beige and pink would give a nice darker shade of pink.Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-81248172988006830442013-05-20T20:22:05.641+01:002013-05-20T20:22:05.641+01:00Thanks Julia xThanks Julia xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-59904199236751512382013-05-20T20:21:45.105+01:002013-05-20T20:21:45.105+01:00Mmm peach towels. Please tell me they were to mat...Mmm peach towels. Please tell me they were to match your peach bathroom suite? Or was it avocado? :)Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-70969619600402186702013-05-20T20:21:03.574+01:002013-05-20T20:21:03.574+01:00It's a really pretty colour isn't it. Min...It's a really pretty colour isn't it. Mind you, there are lots to choose from I'm not sure which is my favourite.Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-67686755352786322062013-05-20T20:20:26.844+01:002013-05-20T20:20:26.844+01:00Oh yes, their black wash and dye product is great ...Oh yes, their black wash and dye product is great isn't it? Wish it had been around back in my goth days LOLLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-87534473756426281282013-05-20T20:02:38.620+01:002013-05-20T20:02:38.620+01:00Oooh I'm going to do my towels as well - I'...Oooh I'm going to do my towels as well - I've just pinked my bathroom and my towels are a boring beige!Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491476767414959689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-15655525548647324442013-05-20T15:54:58.037+01:002013-05-20T15:54:58.037+01:00What a great idea! I didn't even know such a ...What a great idea! I didn't even know such a thing existed. The color came out great :)Julia@a-living-spacehttp://www.alivingspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-76027657587956562862013-05-20T15:38:20.966+01:002013-05-20T15:38:20.966+01:00I've meant to try this - I have some towels th...I've meant to try this - I have some towels that were once peach (back when that was fashionable so that gives you an idea of how old they are!) that have become a murky grey. Yours turned out really well :)Make do Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835093264812306653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-91982421895449867912013-05-20T13:02:28.850+01:002013-05-20T13:02:28.850+01:00That is an amazing colour!!!
I shall have to do so...That is an amazing colour!!!<br />I shall have to do some dyeing at some point got a load of towels and bedding that could do with a new lease of life...HexagonalPatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724851737202611089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-19843222482349601942013-05-20T13:02:09.353+01:002013-05-20T13:02:09.353+01:00It's lovely to be able to prolong the life of ...It's lovely to be able to prolong the life of items that would otherwise be ditched. I'm always machine dyeing my black clothes back to life when they start to fade, love Dylon, it's so easy.ChrisTea And Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895449364686932484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-87364563603083879922013-05-20T12:30:36.246+01:002013-05-20T12:30:36.246+01:00Oh yes, a really great way to add some zing to a r...Oh yes, a really great way to add some zing to a room. xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-8915570248638087142013-05-20T12:17:27.236+01:002013-05-20T12:17:27.236+01:00Wow I'm really impressed with the results. I m...Wow I'm really impressed with the results. I may well end up dyeing our old white towels to brighten up the bathroom in our new house.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721149963170697643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-43779146718789531662013-05-20T12:11:04.700+01:002013-05-20T12:11:04.700+01:00He he that's fab! xHe he that's fab! xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-5598512809105013782013-05-20T12:10:36.746+01:002013-05-20T12:10:36.746+01:00It's a really great way to inject some life ba...It's a really great way to inject some life back into them and to co-ordinate them to your rooms.<br /><br />Hope you give it a go xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-74065316352951638182013-05-20T12:09:24.749+01:002013-05-20T12:09:24.749+01:00Oh no! Why was that? You do have to check what t...Oh no! Why was that? You do have to check what the fabric content is - natural fibres such as cotton and linen work really well, poly-cottons do dye by to a lesser shade. Polyester; acrylic and nylon won't colour at all.<br /><br />Give it another try. xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-53524253931335785602013-05-20T12:07:36.579+01:002013-05-20T12:07:36.579+01:00Thanks Jen. Dyeing stuff is a bit of an obsession,...Thanks Jen. Dyeing stuff is a bit of an obsession, I adore watching things transform before my eyes! You should give it a go xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.com