Onion Skin Dyed Scarf- Part 2

Fulling the scarf.

 

Preparing the onion skin dye bath.

 

The finished scarf.

 

Giveaway scarf #1.

 

Once I had felted the scarf for some time...

...I fulled it by throwing it on the table for a bit.

Meanwhile, I simmered onion skins in water to make a dye bath...

...and when the scarf was ready, I removed the skins from the dye bath,

...added a little white vinegar, and let the dye do its magic!

The skins gave the white scarf a pale, peachy-orange hue...

...and it made me happy to get extra use out of something on its way to the compost pile.

Tomorrow, I'll give you your first glimpse of the second giveaway scarf...

...and at that time I'll begin recording the names of those who wish to leave a comment and enter the giveaway drawing. :)

Onion Skin Dyed Scarf- Part 1

Laying out white wool roving.

 

Adding circles of brightly colored wool.

 

A lengthwise white strip tops it all off.

 

Partially felted scarf...checking to make sure that the holes stay open.

 

Yet another middle-aged birthday is heading my way this coming Saturday...

...and today I'm planning my second annual birthday giveaway!

This year, I have two (very different) scarves to give away...

...and today, I'll show you scarf number one.

I had the idea of making a Dawn-style scarf...

...but letting it be a little more undulating...less rectangular.

I laid out figure eights, crosses and squiggles of white roving...

...then added circles of orangey-red roving on top.

I anchored the whole shebang with a length of white roving...

...and began felting.

Next time I'll show you the gorgeous orange dye pot and the finished scarf...

...and I'll tell you how and when to enter the drawing for one of my two scarves!