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Why I Only Dye OOAK Yarns

I am often asked why I only dye one-of-a-kind (OOAK) colorways versus repeating my popular colors for my yarn to be purchased in bulk. My answer is simple. I am an artist…an artist that created a small business out of my art. This is different than creating a small business to creating art for thatContinue reading “Why I Only Dye OOAK Yarns”

Fairy Dust: Hand Dyeing and Speckling Variegated Cotton Yarn

Dyeing yarn is therapeutic, and it can be done in your kitchen!  I have experimented with several dyes and fiber bases.  I have learned which dyes pair best with with base, and I have some tricks for pigment and ease.  Today’s project was dyeing 100% pima cotton yarn.  I used RIT Dye and Tulip Dye,Continue reading “Fairy Dust: Hand Dyeing and Speckling Variegated Cotton Yarn”