. . . is that it never comes out quite as the amateur expects. I had a great idea for dying some lace scraps for a kudzu quilt. I thought the dye would be more than intense. Not so much. The beaded thread-work below is what I was aiming for.
Ah, well. The lace scraps have enough variation (some look almost untouched) that I can use them for highlights. I might paint some lace scraps – trust me, I’ve got plenty to experiment with – and see where that gets me. I’m not going to be quilting through the lace, so it doesn’t matter how stiff it becomes. Who knows, with Christmas coming up I might find a use for green lace.
Luck and wisdom!
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