tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post3188822514162077410..comments2024-03-28T09:03:35.467-04:00Comments on Grosgrain: Embellish Knit Month: Day 5Grosgrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-68490685247209737872014-08-27T09:16:10.521-04:002014-08-27T09:16:10.521-04:00This sweater is inspiring, I'm off to buy some...This sweater is inspiring, I'm off to buy some dye, and work my magic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657193791453241240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-25944179764474584282010-11-15T18:25:30.177-05:002010-11-15T18:25:30.177-05:00When dyeing, to ensure the colour doesn't blee...When dyeing, to ensure the colour doesn't bleed later, you need to make sure the dye is set. Although RIT dyes have a mordent included, so you shouldn't have to worry, just make sure to rinse until all dye is gone. If you're doing it the fun way and dyeing wool with Kool Aid, you can steam it in the microwave for 2 minutes, let sit for 2 minutes, repeat, until the water is clear. OrTracyKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498896222222982320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-34712614546194958932010-11-09T02:03:33.569-05:002010-11-09T02:03:33.569-05:00I think this idea would really work great on a swe...I think this idea would really work great on a sweater that I bought from a rummage sale and after washing it, I realized there are actually little wholes in it. Thanks! :) I love that you dyed it too and it's a great color now. You are always brilliant!mommy Orkid Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09914609717156136873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-5921120894415589112010-11-07T09:31:11.289-05:002010-11-07T09:31:11.289-05:00i had wanted to make that sweater for a while now....i had wanted to make that sweater for a while now....so i finally did and i love it!! i like how you made your picture look like the shot from the catalog too...very pretty!! i love this month such neat ideas!jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200598232156713494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-24592637741829407052010-11-06T20:15:48.205-04:002010-11-06T20:15:48.205-04:00I think I need to visit some of your thrift places...I think I need to visit some of your thrift places! You seem to find perfect things to remake. I'm LOVING this month thing.Ashley A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062854945867619515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-88896129250840579512010-11-06T15:32:16.300-04:002010-11-06T15:32:16.300-04:00This is super cool! I remember that sweater and r...This is super cool! I remember that sweater and really loved it!<br /><a href="http://kristinaclemens.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kristina J.</a>Kristina Clemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17452873815596863649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-64974454852307019362010-11-06T12:08:55.480-04:002010-11-06T12:08:55.480-04:00I love the color of the dyed sweater! Wonderful!
...I love the color of the dyed sweater! Wonderful!<br /><br />The poinsettias are really neat too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891536426446061750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-4160537023436928132010-11-06T09:16:10.349-04:002010-11-06T09:16:10.349-04:00This series is AMAZING! I'm so inspired, thank...This series is AMAZING! I'm so inspired, thanks for sharing your talent with everyone! :)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772980323738569627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-19855365905828305642010-11-06T04:44:50.530-04:002010-11-06T04:44:50.530-04:00Hi! Just stumbled at your blog and I have to say I...Hi! Just stumbled at your blog and I have to say I find your transformations of clothes amazing! Great work!<br />Feel free to visit&follow http://just2chilli.blogspot.comAbout me ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15528552789432105064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-87062724041394488442010-11-05T20:07:26.633-04:002010-11-05T20:07:26.633-04:00I'm with Jane. How do you protect the other co...I'm with Jane. How do you protect the other colors on the sweater and/or wash it with other garments?Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196807070984848616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-40102060424820181772010-11-05T20:05:04.642-04:002010-11-05T20:05:04.642-04:00I LOVE the colour. The cream was so bland and I a...I LOVE the colour. The cream was so bland and I am very impressed you were able to look past the original design because the end product is phenomenal.banclothinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346705403696187772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-62822087404265689022010-11-05T18:31:49.587-04:002010-11-05T18:31:49.587-04:00I just found your blog and I am in LOVE. This is g...I just found your blog and I am in LOVE. This is gorgeous. Also I will never again pass over the white and cream sweater because they are not my color. I will DIE THEM!!!jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470976931879146409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-40341588904854350642010-11-05T18:15:22.479-04:002010-11-05T18:15:22.479-04:00This looks great! I'm curious to see the Anthr...This looks great! I'm curious to see the Anthro sweater you were trying to replicate. Do you have a photo?Voucher Mumhttp://www.vouchermum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-90859629398349507732010-11-05T16:17:59.165-04:002010-11-05T16:17:59.165-04:00When you dye clothes, do you just figure that you&...When you dye clothes, do you just figure that you'll have to hand-wash it forever to avoid bleeding into other clothes? And would the dye on this sweater bleed into the white flowers? Is this a dry-clean zone?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066178042436134740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-49572968736156089842010-11-05T15:43:39.155-04:002010-11-05T15:43:39.155-04:00Each day just gets better and better! I love poin...Each day just gets better and better! I love poinsettias so I'm going to have to use this embellishment, maybe on a hat or a scarf if not a cardi!laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-54143670559922813602010-11-05T15:41:56.846-04:002010-11-05T15:41:56.846-04:00Amazing sweater. When I first saw this, I actually...Amazing sweater. When I first saw this, I actually thought the white poinsettas, against the blue, look like starfish. Beautifu either way. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109024433085385460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-76347805998822288072010-11-05T15:36:23.658-04:002010-11-05T15:36:23.658-04:00there are so many drab colored clothes at my thrif...there are so many drab colored clothes at my thrift store.... what a GREAT idea!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518790947556141060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-30266207069377319242010-11-05T15:34:26.291-04:002010-11-05T15:34:26.291-04:00Oh my - I love love love love love this!!!
Did ...Oh my - I love love love love love this!!! <br /><br />Did a sweater project myself today as well: <br />http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2010/11/upcycle-project-1-sweater-dress.html<br /><br />Tis the season for sweater! :)Jessica at Me Sew Crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496018948388792534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-29865720881601457682010-11-05T14:54:30.215-04:002010-11-05T14:54:30.215-04:00I love the colours here and the poinsettias look g...I love the colours here and the poinsettias look great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com