Kool-Aid dyeing is fruity fiber fun!

Posted: August 18, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Craft, Knitting & crochet | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Kool-Aid dyeing is fruity fiber fun!
I filled my old ironstone tureen with butterflies of wool yarn in bright Kool Aid colors.

I filled my old ironstone tureen with butterflies of wool yarn in bright Kool-Aid colors.

Want a little homemade fiber fun before the summer is over?

Did you know you can dye wool with Kool-Aid?

We do it every summer at my weaving camp for kids. It’s easy, it’s non-toxic, and it’s very fun to experiment with the different colors you can create.

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Month of Makeovers Day 18: On Halloween Pins & Needles!

Posted: October 18, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: 31 Days, Craft, Sewing Project | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

thumbnailI started my afterschool sewing classes this week. That means I get to play around with wool, cotton, thread, pins, needles, scissors, and ideas with a bunch of elementary school kids who don’t bring any of my neurotically grown-up “Make It Perfect Or It’s No Good!” vibe to the party.

I’ve learned a lot about creativity from these little people! Read the rest of this entry »