tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post8792843315388134937..comments2024-02-22T16:37:08.420-04:00Comments on Of Petals and Wool: A BOLT OF LIGHTNING? NO, A BOLT OF DORR MILL WOOLJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-14058328228795151942011-01-10T19:04:38.823-04:002011-01-10T19:04:38.823-04:00Yeah, Jackie, I've got the wool but I ain'...Yeah, Jackie, I've got the wool but I ain't got anything else... I have to learn how to dye swatches of wool with 8 values and I'm planning to get serious after I get back from Ottawa. I need to buy a set of dyeing spoons and a color wheel, and a Cushing's Perfection Acid Dye chart and then some cushing dye, a large canner with a rack for 8 quart wide mouth canning jars.. Wish me luck... MomJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-64439860507884431242011-01-10T18:44:12.376-04:002011-01-10T18:44:12.376-04:00GO big or go home eh? A whole bolt of wool! Well, ...GO big or go home eh? A whole bolt of wool! Well, I'm sure that it will go a long way.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545713753520362397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-61726644753139835042011-01-06T15:07:01.211-04:002011-01-06T15:07:01.211-04:00Hi Julia!!
I wanted to answer your question on my ...Hi Julia!!<br />I wanted to answer your question on my post about my long arm...ha! All of my stitching is freehand~no computerized designs for me....I think they are beautiful, but I like to have lots of wiggle room when I quilt. By the way your rug is MAGNIFICENT!!!! It will be a masterpiece....your flesh colored wool came out perfectly~love those onion skins! Congrats on the new grandbaby~enjoy your visit~such a precious time!<br /> ♥ EileenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241647971309867028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-44942253076433954662011-01-06T13:55:46.880-04:002011-01-06T13:55:46.880-04:00Hi Julia! How exciting - you'll soon get to s...Hi Julia! How exciting - you'll soon get to see your little grandson in person! I hope all goes will for your daughter and the baby! There's nothing better than holding that precious little gift in your arms for the first time. I have 10 grandchildren and everytime I've held them my heart just melts! Sometimes I wish I could keep them that size forever!<br /><br />I bought April's Wool Pallette Dying book and got it the other day. I bring it to work and drool over it on break or lunch. I need to get all the supplies (I have a few) and some natural or cream wool and I'll be ready to start. Probably won't be until spring but hopefully by then I'll have read the book and have a clearer understanding.<br /><br />Take care,<br />CharCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854204361973832029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-54525993878501633262011-01-05T19:05:36.363-04:002011-01-05T19:05:36.363-04:00Christine, thanks but I will try not to over stay...Christine, thanks but I will try not to over stay my welcome. <br /><br />Delcina, it's a bolt of wool fabric that I ordered for my rug. Ouch, sis, sorry about your car. It just like my body, it goes one little piece at a time but unlike your car, I can't get replacement parts for the old model. lol... Hope that your car will be fixed and as good as new. Parts cost more for luxury cars.<br /><br />Kim, thanks so much for your prayers. I really appreciate them. <br /><br />Donna, we should all get on the JUST DO IT wagon and just do it to see how much more we can accomplish this year... I'm looking forward to playing with my new wool. JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-19166875938557164052011-01-05T18:41:19.196-04:002011-01-05T18:41:19.196-04:00Have a wonderful trip and bring back lots of fun p...Have a wonderful trip and bring back lots of fun pictures!! Your just do it" campaign will get you everywhere! It's my motto too...when things seem overwhelming and I don't want to work...I "just do it" and then it's done and over with!! A little different spin on the meaning but I love it! <br />Good luck with your new wool....I'm sure we will see beautiful things!!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-18931265171586995702011-01-05T17:28:15.232-04:002011-01-05T17:28:15.232-04:00I will keep you and your daughter and the baby and...I will keep you and your daughter and the baby and your arm in my prayers. It sound like you have so much going on already this year. I know you will do great on the flight. I wish you the best when you do go and I look forward to your next post.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-41413466952578703862011-01-05T15:06:31.380-04:002011-01-05T15:06:31.380-04:00Hello Julia,
I went on line to look at pictures of...Hello Julia,<br />I went on line to look at pictures of a bolt of yarn to see exactly how big it was and I saw 2 of your hooked rugs, the cow and the rooster,also your peach quilt.Never know where your posted pictures end up.Love you lots.Happy New Year.Mine has started much the same as last year with car trouble to the tune of $853.All that,when I just went for a oil change.The oil pan thread all came out and they have to order another one plus the gasket plus the oil plus the labor and tax.I think I will go see if I can sell my kidney to pay for that.lol.Have a great day,Your sister Delcina.Delcinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533359045808588061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-24426721173964200792011-01-05T11:44:49.638-04:002011-01-05T11:44:49.638-04:00You can stay as long as you want Mom. :)You can stay as long as you want Mom. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220413599327572924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-43655005207791101752011-01-05T10:29:44.252-04:002011-01-05T10:29:44.252-04:00Thanks Doris, I'll keep you informed of my n...Thanks Doris, I'll keep you informed of my new grandson. Wow, 30 years of bolt dyeing. That's very impressive track record.<br /><br /> April, I plan to get the book very shortly, and thanks for your offer of help. <br /><br />Katie thanks for your prayers, I know that I have missed out a lot in life by just NOT DOING IT when fear of failure kept me back. JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-36575348431718964372011-01-05T10:17:43.055-04:002011-01-05T10:17:43.055-04:00I think we miss out on a lot in life by not "...I think we miss out on a lot in life by not "Just doing it" Happy you have adopted this new motto. <br />A whole bolt of wool to dye and work with that is great.<br />Best of wishes for your flight and praying for a safe trip and safe delivery for mom and baby.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822226275389410521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-70154785574985204202011-01-05T10:16:48.677-04:002011-01-05T10:16:48.677-04:00Julia, I think you are going to be very happy with...Julia, I think you are going to be very happy with the wool and the dyeing process. Let me know if I can answer any questions or help in any way. Also, the book helps...I simplified things even more there and worked out better explanations.April DeConickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616757055618151612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-73249404338578144042011-01-05T09:40:17.068-04:002011-01-05T09:40:17.068-04:00Hi Julia, so glad you just did it! I have been dy...Hi Julia, so glad you just did it! I have been dyeing by the bolt for the last 30 years and find it very rewarding to have all of my rugs with my own hand dyed materials. I know you will love it once you have gotten deep into the dye pots. Money well spent! Please keep us up to date on the baby and the dyeing. I love the things you share with us.Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471263543430641785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-59405232395719567092011-01-05T07:30:08.413-04:002011-01-05T07:30:08.413-04:00Tammy and Anonymous I hope you're right and th...Tammy and Anonymous I hope you're right and thanks for the encouragement, I know I'll enjoy doing both as I love doing new things.<br /><br />Karen (Through the barn door) , to me, it gives personal satisfaction that I did it myself. You never know until you try. JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-90007209734880673742011-01-05T01:56:59.747-04:002011-01-05T01:56:59.747-04:00I've never tried dyeing and to be honest, am n...I've never tried dyeing and to be honest, am not sure I want to!!! I think I would end up with an awful mess if I did. Congratulations on the new grand baby, how fun, I hope you get to stay as long as you want!The Barn Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-83366176363109575382011-01-05T00:46:21.800-04:002011-01-05T00:46:21.800-04:00Flying is fun. Just do it. Strike up a conversatio...Flying is fun. Just do it. Strike up a conversation with the person who is sitting beside you. You don't need a known companion in that seat. I've met all kinds of interesting people on planes, and some of them I turned out to have close connections to. Some not. But it's all an experience. And safer than driving a car.<br /><br />Poor George. I doubt his saying you'll be away for a month is wishful thinking. He's probably just betting on what the reality will be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-15878291038027642942011-01-05T00:38:06.915-04:002011-01-05T00:38:06.915-04:00You will have so much fun dyeing up that entire bo...You will have so much fun dyeing up that entire bolt of wool....I'm telling you...that is money well spent!Tammy Burkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11693566894522334908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-70518275223619973592011-01-05T00:04:23.353-04:002011-01-05T00:04:23.353-04:00Thanks so much Kathy (woolfind) JBThanks so much Kathy (woolfind) JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-9840166914741942662011-01-04T23:26:11.179-04:002011-01-04T23:26:11.179-04:00Wooo hooo, way to go on just doing it! You will be...Wooo hooo, way to go on just doing it! You will be happy you did when it arrives..<br />Will keep you in my prayers for safe traveling. Wishing you a wonderful visit!!Kathy (woolfind)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05561224308572068854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-60847034766387763892011-01-04T22:50:28.626-04:002011-01-04T22:50:28.626-04:00Thanks Deb. I owe it all to you. Hugs, JBThanks Deb. I owe it all to you. Hugs, JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-50857723000497233852011-01-04T22:37:10.938-04:002011-01-04T22:37:10.938-04:00Cheri, the class is on computer. I don't even ...Cheri, the class is on computer. I don't even have to get out of the house. Every month I have to dye a palette of colors. One color with different shades using only three primary colors, yellow, red and blue. With that I can get all the colors. Cathy, how much do you pay a yard for a yard of Dorr Mill Natural wool? Here we pay $27.99 a yard plus 13% tax plus shipping. It's cheaper per yard to buy a bolt but over all it's still a lot of money. <br />Kim, I'll post a lot of pictures when I do my palette dyeing. Who knows, maybe I'll entice others to do the same. Dyeing wool is very rewarding. <br /><br /> I love the smell of new baby but not so much the smell of poopy diapers. lol. Sometimes, little boys sprinkle, I'll have to wear some goggles to be on the safe side. lol... I'm looking forward to holding him.<br /><br />JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-34282595119541819522011-01-04T22:24:59.303-04:002011-01-04T22:24:59.303-04:00You go girl! I hope everything goes wonderful for ...You go girl! I hope everything goes wonderful for the birth of your new grandchild! I didn't realize just how much I live by 'just do it' until you have brought it to my mind. Trusting your gut and little small Voice, you can't go too wrong, even if sometimes we learn from a mistake or two. Have a safe trip. /debDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157900692534013557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-45947731127781952602011-01-04T22:23:29.101-04:002011-01-04T22:23:29.101-04:00Lauren, I meant my frame. lolLauren, I meant my frame. lolJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-53118581003964268672011-01-04T22:21:53.196-04:002011-01-04T22:21:53.196-04:00Thanks Lauren for your comment. I'm not sure w...Thanks Lauren for your comment. I'm not sure wether I'll take my hooking with me. If I do I'll only take my wooden hoop and some wool worms to do small sections as the rug is rather bulky and my farm is kind of awkward to bring on the plane. We now have to pay for a second piece of luggage. They allow a carry on and one piece of luggage, anything extra, they charge quite a bit. <br />I'm not worried about buying too much wool as I can sell some to hookers around here if I find that I have too much. JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-19578006905842848022011-01-04T22:16:48.190-04:002011-01-04T22:16:48.190-04:00Oooh, a whole bolt......I am drooling. The fun yo...Oooh, a whole bolt......I am drooling. The fun you will have experimenting and dyeing. And we will get to watch all the fun.<br />I'm excited you are going to be with your daughter. Now we will all be on "baby watch" with you. This little boy is going to so lucky - he is joining a wonderful family.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.com