Nylon dyes really well with acid dyes I used cushing’s acid dyes in peacock. I dyed a bit of mohair, blending nylon and firestar. To show differences, in how they pick up colors.
Blending nylon, firestar, mohair all done in the same dyebath.
All Spun Up it’s striking against last weeks plum colored fiber on the bobbin.
Another sneak peek into the store. Mixed angora combings I have a bunch.
We still have some big old snowdrifts around here.
I have a basket full of fiber left from combing top. I’ll do a random drawing for everyone who likes “the fiber of my being” facebook page and comments below. Contest ends April 14 midnight the winner will be drawn by random number generator and posted in Friday’s blog post.
Disclaimer: Fiber is seconds from 8in long coopworth combings..while not 8 inches it will have a pretty good staple. There may a bit of veggie matter in this. There may also be a few neps. I would normally card this fiber into batts as there is really nothing wrong with it.
P.S. The fiber weights 3 3/8 oz.
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It’s lovely the way the different fibers pick up the dye differently and make a blend. It makes the yarn so much more interesting.
i think so too variegated yarn is the prettiest IMHO.
Love the way the different fibers pick up the dye! I love variegated yarn, whether tone on tone or wildly variegated. Thanks again for your informative articles.
Hazel
i love doing the articles