Kool-Aid Dying Wool Roving

So my project today is to dye some lovely wool roving using a combination of Kool-aid, Wilton Food Coloring, and Pas Easter Egg tablets. I will try the microwave method first. I got some wonderful instructions at this site if anyone is interested: http://www.thepiper.com/fiberart/koolaid/basic-howto.html

She also has a detailed color chart!!!

I have started needle felting and, unfortunately, unless I want to order colored wool online - I can only get natural wool roving locally (which is amazing considering the number of sheep around here!).

I will try to post some pictures of the dying later as well as some of the felting I have done. I have gotten so much inspiration from others I hope I can offer some too!
Blessings!

Baby Steps to Bloggging

I am sure there are a thousand clever ways to begin a blog - I am not really sure anyone will ever read this anyhow, so I won't waste my time trying to think one up. Most of my attempts in the last 10 minutes sounded like some sort of strange personals ad which is not my intention. I have decided to try blogging because I love to read blogs and have been a terrible lurker for over 2 years. I have a long list of favorites which I will share if I can figure out how. My intrests are in sustainable living (and the full range of everything in involves ie. thrifting, recycling, gardening, alternate energy etc.), Waldorf education/Home school/unschooling, and sewing/crafting. I am a SAHM to 3 little ones. We have been blessed to live on an island off the coast of BC for the last 8.5 years but will be moving to Edmonton, Alberta this summer for my DH's work. So, many new beginnings to share.
Blessings!