I put it in the washing machine for around 30 mins in all, checking every 10 mins or so. I added an old pair of corduroy trousers to agitate, and also to see if any dye would run and be caught by the cord. I am planning on using part of the cord for bag lining and also may use the pockets on the bag for additional interest. I thought if the dye ran, it would bring the cord and the wool fabrics together. The cord was cream but it appears to have caught some of the purple and pink. It will be easier to see the dye when the fabric is dry.
I can't wait for the pieces to dry so I can start to make up my bag, it feels like it has taken months to get to this stage. I will show pictures when I begin to make it up.
I have also finally started to crochet my friend's baby blanket. I was originally going to do a shell pattern, but it felt far too warm for a Spring baby so I have decided to do a "V-Stitch" pattern instead, with two strands, one of each colour. This will give a variegated appearance which adds interest.
This is such an easy stitch, done with an enormous hook and it is growing like mad. This will be finished very early. That will be a first for me, after years of doing cross stitch samplers for friends' babies, which are always late, (the sampler, not the baby) a knit or crochet gift may actually be received around the time of the birth.
As well as all my knitting and crocheting I am now back at college after the long summer break and can finally get back in the ceramics studio.
I will be doing more glazing over the next few weeks, so lets hope that those pieces come out a little more as intended.
Your felting is done, now I want to see the bag, love the colours. Your tea light holder is wonderful, the light will look fabulous flickering through the holes.
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