Dyeing Scarves

My sister and I had a great time attending a recent scarf dying class.  Taught by my good friend, Jo-Ann Jensen, she provided me with plain silk, knowing that I’d want to use it in quilts.  Of course!

She first taught us how to do a tie-dye sort of thing.  She calls her geodes.  Well, I just didn’t have enough patience for all those rubber bands!  Plus, I didn’t choose my colors very wisely.  This is what I got, about 12 x 12.

It’s not pretty enough to use as is, but certain parts can be cut and used very effectively.

Next, I tried to paint something that might work as a sky.

I think it will work.  Again, I’ll use localized slivers.

Finally, I did a long folded piece using just two colors.  The designs I got are really pretty, but I think it will need some over dying to add color to all that white.

This was a ton of fun!  If you ever get a chance to take a class with Jo-Ann, I strongly recommend it!

Now thinking about how I might use these fabrics together.  Hmm.

Ellen Lindner

P.S. You might also enjoy this post on  ice dying.