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. More likely it was because dyeing for June 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. Her writing made learning about spinning so accessible — her discussions on the use of storage bobbins, fleece washing, and that amazing handspun wedding shawl — 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 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… 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:
Thanks June!
Tags: handspun, June Oshiro, merino/silk, TwoSheep
You have an amazing eye for color. The dye job is absolutely lovely!
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!
Hah! I saw that on her site and commented on how gorgeous it is.
You two have a little mutual admiration party going on!
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.
One word:
Sweet!
Well done.
Beautiful. I’ve been a little obsessed with this color way for a while now.
wow that looks utterly gorgeous!
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!
Gorgeous. You’re so very talented.
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.
so beautiful - it’s like hope for spring!
Very beautiful! Youhave done a superb job.
Wow! Its beautiful Felicia! I love the depth of color in the closeups
June is one lucky lady!
Stunning! I love the colors