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Hand Dyed Yarn - Using Grape Juice To Make Your Own Dye
Creating your own hand dyed yarn isn't difficult and can be fun. With a little practice, you'll making
yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using grape juice. With wool get a dusty-rose
color, on cotton you'll get soft lavender. The following yarn dye is made from frozen juice which
you can buy at your local supermarket. You'll also need some salt.
First off you should select your yarn that is to be hand dyed. Different fibers take dye differently.
All-wool yarn, like Lion Wool, takes on color much more easily than other fibers. Cotton takes on
very subtle, pastel shades when hand dyed. In fact, you'll find that using the same dye on a wool
fiber and a cotton fiber can produce fibers of differing colors.
Making the grape juice dye
This quantity is enough to make 2 skeins of wool or cotton: 2 large cans of frozen grape juice; you
can use fresh grape; 4 tbsp salt; 4 cans water.
Bring the above to the boil, stirring occasionally.
Bundle the yarn for dying into a hank. It should be looped loosely so that the dye will be able to
circulate freely but also needs to be secured so it does not tangle; you don't want to be spending
a lot of time untangling it when it's wet. Bundling is particularly important for wool yarn, which will
felt together if allowed to move during dying. Here is how to make the bundles:
Wind the yarn into a large loop. You can do this on a swift; by wrapping it around the back of a
chair; by wrapping it around your forearm from your fingers; under your elbow and back up again.
Secure the wound yarn by tying it loosely in two places using short sections.
If your pot is small, double the loop, twisting it into a smaller circle and securing it with two more
short pieces of yarn.
You help to spread the dye evenly but first dampening the yarn.
Carefully put the yarn in to the dye bath.
Cook the yarn for 1 hour. If the liquid evaporates below the height of the yarn you can add more
water.
Test the color by taking a small section and rinsing it. If you like the color you can remove the yarn
or else leave it longer to take on more color.
Creating your own hand dyed yarn isn't difficult and can be fun. With a little practice, you'll making
yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using grape juice. With wool get a dusty-rose
color, on cotton you'll get soft lavender. The following yarn dye is made from frozen juice which
you can buy at your local supermarket. You'll also need some salt.
First off you should select your yarn that is to be hand dyed. Different fibers take dye differently.
All-wool yarn, like Lion Wool, takes on color much more easily than other fibers. Cotton takes on
very subtle, pastel shades when hand dyed. In fact, you'll find that using the same dye on a wool
fiber and a cotton fiber can produce fibers of differing colors.
Making the grape juice dye
This quantity is enough to make 2 skeins of wool or cotton: 2 large cans of frozen grape juice; you
can use fresh grape; 4 tbsp salt; 4 cans water.
Bring the above to the boil, stirring occasionally.
Bundle the yarn for dying into a hank. It should be looped loosely so that the dye will be able to
circulate freely but also needs to be secured so it does not tangle; you don't want to be spending
a lot of time untangling it when it's wet. Bundling is particularly important for wool yarn, which will
felt together if allowed to move during dying. Here is how to make the bundles:
Wind the yarn into a large loop. You can do this on a swift; by wrapping it around the back of a
chair; by wrapping it around your forearm from your fingers; under your elbow and back up again.
Secure the wound yarn by tying it loosely in two places using short sections.
If your pot is small, double the loop, twisting it into a smaller circle and securing it with two more
short pieces of yarn.
You help to spread the dye evenly but first dampening the yarn.
Carefully put the yarn in to the dye bath.
Cook the yarn for 1 hour. If the liquid evaporates below the height of the yarn you can add more
water.
Test the color by taking a small section and rinsing it. If you like the color you can remove the yarn
or else leave it longer to take on more color.
| November |
| I think our first article is an unusual, (according to my lifestyle) way to inspire children into thinking outside the box... To try new things, and before you know it, a new way of looking at the how's and why's of the things we do. |
Why Go To Church?
There are several reasons to attend church! Jesus told us to be with others of like minds. He
wants us to be there for one another to lift, encourage, edify, to correct and keep one another
accountable. It’s so very important to find yourself in ‘care groups’, Sunday School, or any small group
where intimacy abounds. Where communication is free and encouraged.
Another important aspect of attending church is service. Inside the walls of a church ’should’ be
opportunities to serve in areas that go ‘outside’ the church walls in order to fulfill The Great Commission.
Jesus didn’t ’suggest’ we tell the world of Him, He said GO!
But the greatest of all the reasons to attend church is to worship our Lord and Saviour! What a privilege it
is to lift our eyes to the Great God, Almighty King! To learn more of Him in order to surrender more and
more of one's 'self', is to worship in the greatest depth a man can experience. Praise our Holy God!
DL Gainesville
There are several reasons to attend church! Jesus told us to be with others of like minds. He
wants us to be there for one another to lift, encourage, edify, to correct and keep one another
accountable. It’s so very important to find yourself in ‘care groups’, Sunday School, or any small group
where intimacy abounds. Where communication is free and encouraged.
Another important aspect of attending church is service. Inside the walls of a church ’should’ be
opportunities to serve in areas that go ‘outside’ the church walls in order to fulfill The Great Commission.
Jesus didn’t ’suggest’ we tell the world of Him, He said GO!
But the greatest of all the reasons to attend church is to worship our Lord and Saviour! What a privilege it
is to lift our eyes to the Great God, Almighty King! To learn more of Him in order to surrender more and
more of one's 'self', is to worship in the greatest depth a man can experience. Praise our Holy God!
DL Gainesville
Home School Myths: I Don't Have the Ability to Home School Myth
Many parents are growing discontent with the services the public school systems have to
offer, yet private schools are too expensive. The home schooling option crosses their mind, but in the
end, they feel overwhelmed by being responsible for their children's education. After all, they are not
trained teachers, some even without college degrees! Would deciding to teach them at home be fair?
This feeling of inadequacy on the part of the parents is one of the biggest myths concerning home
schooling. With the right program, parents have the choice to act as guides instead of paper-pushers in
their children's learning experience. When choosing a home schooling program, it is important to do
research about what services and teaching tools are offered by a program, and what the expectations of
the parents are.
Even if parents want to take more responsibility in their children's learning curriculum, a feeling of
inadequacy should not get in the way of choosing the home school option. Do not underestimate your
abilities or the role you play in the life of your children! From the day they are born, you step into the role of
being their teachers. By the time your children are ready to enter school, your teaching experience would
probably fill pages and pages of a resume! If there is a topic, lesson, or subject that you really feel you
cannot relate to your students, whether it is a particularly challenging math problem or learning to play the
violin, use the resources you have! Ask a friend at church or look into private lessons. Find other home
schoolers in the area and create a study group! All the abilities and talents of the parents combined would
be a powerful resource. There are always options for you and your children.
Foundationally, even in a typical classroom setting, it is the responsibility of the child to learn and grow.
The home schooling option actually teaches children this fact outright, creating a tremendous ownership
over the learning experience on the part of the students! The fact is, parents have the ability to learn right
alongside their children. Learning is a lifelong adventure that is not limited by age in any way. The bond
that you form with your children by sharing the learning experience with them is unique and precious.
Remember, do research before choosing an appropriate program and find something that you feel
comfortable with. Most importantly, however, have a great experience teaching and learning with your
children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mimi Rothschild is a homeschooling mother of eight, accomplished author, and Founder and C.E.O. of
The Southern Baptist Academy.
Rothschild launched the home educating academy because she saw a need for an affordable alternative
to the public school specifically for families answering the call to Exodus coming from Southern Baptist
Convention Leaders. It is her sincere prayer that Southern Baptists will be able to use the K-12 program in
order to achieve academic excellence and moral soundness. The Southern Baptist Academy is an online
private homeschool that offers students a world-class Kingdom education alternative.
To read more go to: SOUTHERN BAPTIST ACADEMY BLOG
Many parents are growing discontent with the services the public school systems have to
offer, yet private schools are too expensive. The home schooling option crosses their mind, but in the
end, they feel overwhelmed by being responsible for their children's education. After all, they are not
trained teachers, some even without college degrees! Would deciding to teach them at home be fair?
This feeling of inadequacy on the part of the parents is one of the biggest myths concerning home
schooling. With the right program, parents have the choice to act as guides instead of paper-pushers in
their children's learning experience. When choosing a home schooling program, it is important to do
research about what services and teaching tools are offered by a program, and what the expectations of
the parents are.
Even if parents want to take more responsibility in their children's learning curriculum, a feeling of
inadequacy should not get in the way of choosing the home school option. Do not underestimate your
abilities or the role you play in the life of your children! From the day they are born, you step into the role of
being their teachers. By the time your children are ready to enter school, your teaching experience would
probably fill pages and pages of a resume! If there is a topic, lesson, or subject that you really feel you
cannot relate to your students, whether it is a particularly challenging math problem or learning to play the
violin, use the resources you have! Ask a friend at church or look into private lessons. Find other home
schoolers in the area and create a study group! All the abilities and talents of the parents combined would
be a powerful resource. There are always options for you and your children.
Foundationally, even in a typical classroom setting, it is the responsibility of the child to learn and grow.
The home schooling option actually teaches children this fact outright, creating a tremendous ownership
over the learning experience on the part of the students! The fact is, parents have the ability to learn right
alongside their children. Learning is a lifelong adventure that is not limited by age in any way. The bond
that you form with your children by sharing the learning experience with them is unique and precious.
Remember, do research before choosing an appropriate program and find something that you feel
comfortable with. Most importantly, however, have a great experience teaching and learning with your
children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mimi Rothschild is a homeschooling mother of eight, accomplished author, and Founder and C.E.O. of
The Southern Baptist Academy.
Rothschild launched the home educating academy because she saw a need for an affordable alternative
to the public school specifically for families answering the call to Exodus coming from Southern Baptist
Convention Leaders. It is her sincere prayer that Southern Baptists will be able to use the K-12 program in
order to achieve academic excellence and moral soundness. The Southern Baptist Academy is an online
private homeschool that offers students a world-class Kingdom education alternative.
To read more go to: SOUTHERN BAPTIST ACADEMY BLOG
With our public school system failing to meet the 'mark' in so many areas, I think this next article is
something that may help those of you considering teaching your children at home. Every single child that
I've ever met who has had the opportunity to be taught by their parents are EXCEPTIONAL and growing into
becoming healthy, active, sociable, involved adults. I say, go for it!
If you have questions about home schooling, please write us here at Welcome Home My Florida. I have
friends who've done it for years and I know they'd be more than happy to assist you in getting started.
something that may help those of you considering teaching your children at home. Every single child that
I've ever met who has had the opportunity to be taught by their parents are EXCEPTIONAL and growing into
becoming healthy, active, sociable, involved adults. I say, go for it!
If you have questions about home schooling, please write us here at Welcome Home My Florida. I have
friends who've done it for years and I know they'd be more than happy to assist you in getting started.
All the equipment you need to dye
yarn is in the kitchen. Until quite
recently hand dyeing yarn was a
quite common activity in most
kitchens.
Here's what you'll need.
1. One good knife and chopping
board. 2. Stainless steel or enamel
pots. Don't use those coated with
anti-stick materials. 3. A stove - of
course. 4. A timer - not an egg timer
but something that lasts a period of
time; a clock will suffice. 5. You need
tongs or spoons to handle the yarn.
If you doing more than one color at a
time you should use different
utensils. 6. You need a clothes
horse or somewhere else to allow
your yarn to dry. 7. Takes notes. If
you make a color you like you'll want
to repeat it; detailed notes about
quantities and timing will help you to
repeat the process.
yarn is in the kitchen. Until quite
recently hand dyeing yarn was a
quite common activity in most
kitchens.
Here's what you'll need.
1. One good knife and chopping
board. 2. Stainless steel or enamel
pots. Don't use those coated with
anti-stick materials. 3. A stove - of
course. 4. A timer - not an egg timer
but something that lasts a period of
time; a clock will suffice. 5. You need
tongs or spoons to handle the yarn.
If you doing more than one color at a
time you should use different
utensils. 6. You need a clothes
horse or somewhere else to allow
your yarn to dry. 7. Takes notes. If
you make a color you like you'll want
to repeat it; detailed notes about
quantities and timing will help you to
repeat the process.
After one hour, remove the yarn
from the bath and rinse it in cool
water. Rinse the yarn until the water
runs clear. Do NOT throw away the
dye bath until the yarn has dried
completely and you know you are
satisfied with the color. Find out
whether your yarn is color-fast by
rinsing with soap as well as water.
It's better to find out now before
you've made the yarn into
something.
Wring out the yarn.
Cut the second set of ties on the
yarn, but leave the first ones in so
that the yarn is in a big loop. When
dying wool, put it back on the swift
or chair or whatever you used when
you first wound it. Rewind the yarn
into a ball and then rewind it back
into its loop. This will help to unfelt
some of the strands that may have
felted together slightly. It's much
easier to unfelt yarn when it's damp.
Hang up the yarn to dry naturally.
To learn more, CLICK HERE
from the bath and rinse it in cool
water. Rinse the yarn until the water
runs clear. Do NOT throw away the
dye bath until the yarn has dried
completely and you know you are
satisfied with the color. Find out
whether your yarn is color-fast by
rinsing with soap as well as water.
It's better to find out now before
you've made the yarn into
something.
Wring out the yarn.
Cut the second set of ties on the
yarn, but leave the first ones in so
that the yarn is in a big loop. When
dying wool, put it back on the swift
or chair or whatever you used when
you first wound it. Rewind the yarn
into a ball and then rewind it back
into its loop. This will help to unfelt
some of the strands that may have
felted together slightly. It's much
easier to unfelt yarn when it's damp.
Hang up the yarn to dry naturally.
To learn more, CLICK HERE
A Tradition of Afternoon Tea
Before any of my children began school, I used to know it was 4 pm without even needing to look at a clock. Naps
were over, children were whining for food and fighting with each other, and I was trying to make my way to the
kitchen to begin dinner preparation.
When my oldest daughter started Preschool, not much changed during “the witching hour”, as I’ve heard it
frequently and ruefully called. During the cold months, I would occasionally give hot chocolate with an afternoon
snack to get the children through to dinner.
However, I am not crazy about beginning a lifelong habit of daily hot chocolate. They consume enough sugar
throughout the day. When Kindergarten began, she would get off the bus right at
3:45. This was just in time for the most challenging part of the day.
One day in November, when there was a perfect chill in the air and I was in no mood for the typical behaviors of
the hour, I suggested on our walk home from the bus stop a hot cup of tea.
I told them I had a new flavor that I thought they would really like. We went home and put the teakettle on to boil.
Meanwhile, all 3 of my children sidled up to their stools at the counter where they usually sit for breakfast and
lunch. While waiting for the whistle and for meat to defrost, Campbell told us how school had been, and Clark and
Claire let her know what fun things we had done during the day.
While the tea steeped and I peeled carrots and potatoes, we were chatting and laughing together. Finally, our
Chai was ready. After a little sugar and a little milk, we were sipping our teas together and feeling relaxed
and settled. The tea (and the occasional tea cookie) helped tide the children over until time for dinner.
We have continued our tradition of afternoon tea everyday. My little Claire wakes up from nap asking if
it is time for tea. Campbell steps off the bus with the question, “Can we have tea?” Clark has so
become accustomed to the idea of teatime that he goes straight to his stool as we enter the door.
Even on the weekend, the children are sure to remind me of teatime. It has become a part of our
day and a part of our lives.
Before any of my children began school, I used to know it was 4 pm without even needing to look at a clock. Naps
were over, children were whining for food and fighting with each other, and I was trying to make my way to the
kitchen to begin dinner preparation.
When my oldest daughter started Preschool, not much changed during “the witching hour”, as I’ve heard it
frequently and ruefully called. During the cold months, I would occasionally give hot chocolate with an afternoon
snack to get the children through to dinner.
However, I am not crazy about beginning a lifelong habit of daily hot chocolate. They consume enough sugar
throughout the day. When Kindergarten began, she would get off the bus right at
3:45. This was just in time for the most challenging part of the day.
One day in November, when there was a perfect chill in the air and I was in no mood for the typical behaviors of
the hour, I suggested on our walk home from the bus stop a hot cup of tea.
I told them I had a new flavor that I thought they would really like. We went home and put the teakettle on to boil.
Meanwhile, all 3 of my children sidled up to their stools at the counter where they usually sit for breakfast and
lunch. While waiting for the whistle and for meat to defrost, Campbell told us how school had been, and Clark and
Claire let her know what fun things we had done during the day.
While the tea steeped and I peeled carrots and potatoes, we were chatting and laughing together. Finally, our
Chai was ready. After a little sugar and a little milk, we were sipping our teas together and feeling relaxed
and settled. The tea (and the occasional tea cookie) helped tide the children over until time for dinner.
We have continued our tradition of afternoon tea everyday. My little Claire wakes up from nap asking if
it is time for tea. Campbell steps off the bus with the question, “Can we have tea?” Clark has so
become accustomed to the idea of teatime that he goes straight to his stool as we enter the door.
Even on the weekend, the children are sure to remind me of teatime. It has become a part of our
day and a part of our lives.
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