Tag Archives: Procion MX

Further thoughts on dyeing, WIP Wed.

Posted on April 25, 2012 by kczaja

While researching color forumulas, I discovered Leigh’s not-entirely-successful attempts at using color hex codes to create dye ratios. Reading her attempts saved me a lot of frustration because I was pursuing the same line of thought — I intended to … Continue reading →

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Dyeing Experiments – WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 18, 2012 by kczaja

Procion MX dyes need 70° temperatures for 4 hours to set but we keep our house at 65° (brr, I know) so it’s hard to do much dyeing in the winter. At 90°F, Procion dyes set in just an hour … Continue reading →

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March Journal Quilt — WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 4, 2012 by kczaja

March is PEAS! Most years I planted my peas mid-March knowing I might lose them. Despite 2″ of snow and a 26° frost (I put blankets on my peas), they are 1″ tall this morning. Since I have a limited … Continue reading →