Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Hand Dyed Ric Rac

And then there's ric rac...one of my favorite trims of all time. Maybe because it looks so old fashioned...and adds so much to all those little pillows, ornaments and other goodies. And of course you have to have it in delicious...over dyed.....slightly variegated antique colors for all those great finishes. Red, brown, toffee, caramel, antique blues, soft faded green, etc. One can never have enough trims if you ask me.....just look around here...it always looks like a factory exploded everywhere! You gotta love it.....
I use 1/2" cotton ric rac that I purchased in a bulk lot. I like the slight variations in the weave of cotton that make it look antique....gotta look antique around here. It is hard to find anything new in this house. Eccentric might be a good description of me....a very good description but at least I admit it!

I have dyed some eyelet trims and lace and will be listing them soon.....still experimenting with colors. I would love to just dye trims all day long but the regular orders and daily work slow me down....or maybe age....can't tell which! I will be posting more pictures soon....

Bye for now.

Nancy
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8 comments:

  1. CarolynMarch 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Between this gorgeous ric rac and those vintage buttons, I'm going to need a new laptop from all the drooling! BEAUTIFUL work, as always, Miss Nancy! That red ric rak is calling my name VERY loudly. hhmm....might have to do something about that! Hugs to you!

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  2. Patty C.March 8, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful Colors

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  3. ShariMarch 9, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    you are really expanding aren't you???? wow!!!

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  4. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesMarch 9, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    They look just fab. Can't wait to order some. Headed that way now ;)
    ~Nan

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  5. FionaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    The colours look fantastic. I've just placed an order for ric rac and buttons, lookinging forward to them coming in the mail so I can fondle them.

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  6. CarinMarch 9, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    They look beautiful Nancy !! Maybe in the future also dyed (cotton) lace ? I keep you busy :-)

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  7. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesMarch 12, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Got my first order of toffee and caramel. WOW, the colors are prim perfect. I just love them and used some on a pinkeep today. Turned out to be a perfect match for my linen. Thank you so much Nancy.
    ~Nan

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  8. NancyMarch 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Thank you ladies....I aim to please. Cotton Chenille yarn trim will be coming soon.....and eyelet lace....and other assorted lace and trims.

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