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Yarnspinners Tales's Podcast


Welcome!  This is a periodic podcast all about my experiences making yarn through the process of spinning.  All areas of the process are discussed, and there will be something here for any spinner, novice or experienced.  There is a Ravelry group for podcast listeners, called Yarnspinnerstales Spin In. Please join us there.

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Sep 28, 2010

The last part of the three part fiber dyeing series discusses my experiences with using walnut leaves (and mordants) to produce the lovely colors shown in this photo.  I also talk about making and using the 'quick' version of an indigo dyepot, a totally magical dyeing experience, since the fiber comes out of the pot one color and turns blue as it sits in the air.

I also spend a bit of time talking about just how fiber feels after it's been dyed and dried, how not to felt it, and how to get it back in shape for spinning.

Music in today's podcast is from the podsafe music network 

The interlude music is called Living Color by Doug Astrop

The closing song is So Color Me by Tenth Hour Calling

Thanks to all my wonderful listeners for your comments, suggestions and questions!

Until later....happy spinning.

 


Barb Rickman
thirteen and a half years ago

Thanks for the segment on how wool should feel once it is dyed. You are the only one to try to answer such a question and it is much appreciated.

One thing I did find out about merino is it is not a fiber that I am very good at dyeing. If it is mixed with silk, that better for me. If I keep the heat low, it does not turn change texture on me and is not hard to draft. That will be the preparation I will use most if I want to dye fiber.

bjr