Dyeing for June

For the past few weeks, I’ve been planning to title this post “Cold Sweat”. Maybe because I remember that David Carson-esque magazine spread from a surf magazine featured in [Riding Giants](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389326/). More likely it was because [dyeing for June](http://www.twosheep.com/blog/?p=385) was one of the most intimidating, yet exciting, experiences so far in my fibery adventures…

June was one of the very first people to respond when this [flailing beginning spinner posted about her first yarn](http://blog.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/2005/03/and-you-call-this-yarn/). Her writing made learning about spinning so accessible — her discussions on the use of [storage bobbins](http://www.twosheep.com/blog/?p=221), fleece washing, and that [amazing handspun wedding shawl](http://www.twosheep.com/blog/?m=200409) — well, inspiring to say the least. So when she asked me to dye some of her first handspun, well, it freaked me out.

All that [dyeing of silk and wool/silk](http://blog.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/2006/02/new_silks/) that I did recently? That was all to _practice_ for dyeing June’s handspun. I had nightmares before dye day and was actually shaking a little during the dye process (or maybe that was just coffee). But it was _so_ worth it. [Go take a look at her close-ups](http://www.twosheep.com/blog/?p=385)… yeah, that’s her “beginner” handspun. And super soft and squishy too. Absolutely beautiful handspun yarn.

And here it is with my not-so-scary dye job:

June’s Handspun Merino 80/Silk 20

Thanks June!

Tags: handspun, June Oshiro, merino/silk, TwoSheep

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14 responses to “Dyeing for June”

brooke says... March 15th, 2006 at 12:40 pm

You have an amazing eye for color. The dye job is absolutely lovely!
PumpkinMama says... March 15th, 2006 at 12:41 pm

You did a great job – I saw it over at June’s when she posted and was drooling. I don’t blame you for being scared though – I would’ve been too!
Leah says... March 15th, 2006 at 12:45 pm

Hah! I saw that on her site and commented on how gorgeous it is.

You two have a little mutual admiration party going on!
Fanny says... March 15th, 2006 at 1:46 pm

That is just stunning… oh how I do love pink! It is truly inspiring to follow your adventures, as a very-soon-would-be spinner & dyer myself.
Janice in Ga says... March 15th, 2006 at 1:49 pm

One word:

Sweet!

Well done.
Nancy says... March 15th, 2006 at 1:51 pm

Beautiful. I’ve been a little obsessed with this color way for a while now.
stinkerbell says... March 15th, 2006 at 2:04 pm

wow that looks utterly gorgeous!
June says... March 15th, 2006 at 2:15 pm

Aw, you are so sweet and silly! I never had a doubt about your abilities. (And if I had – I wouldn’t have asked you, ha ha!) Sorry that I gave you unnecessary stress, though!

I’ve wound one small skein but am not sure what to swatch for… Well, I have a few ideas, actually. Thanks again!
Stephanie says... March 15th, 2006 at 2:26 pm

Gorgeous. You’re so very talented.
paula says... March 15th, 2006 at 5:48 pm

You guys are both very funny, cute and UBER talented.

Your dyeing skills are amazing. It literally looks like my favorite Edy’s Raspberry Sorbet!

YUM.
jennifer says... March 15th, 2006 at 8:59 pm

so beautiful – it’s like hope for spring!
Maud says... March 15th, 2006 at 9:20 pm

Very beautiful! Youhave done a superb job.
Dani says... March 16th, 2006 at 5:33 am

Wow! Its beautiful Felicia! I love the depth of color in the closeups June is one lucky lady!
eyeleen says... March 16th, 2006 at 7:33 pm

Stunning! I love the colors