tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post3598293655420425377..comments2024-03-23T13:17:01.804-04:00Comments on CHRIS'S QUILTING UNIVERSE: More dyeing and thinkingChristine Staverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411569621417693487noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post-65979857168614425362013-09-14T23:00:01.884-04:002013-09-14T23:00:01.884-04:00I remember having lots of problems with red dye ba...I remember having lots of problems with red dye back in the day so was surprised that on my recent dyeing spree it was not a problem In reviewing for my tutorial, two things jumped out at me that I'd forgotten - 1. that a plastic knife or wooden stick mixes the dye powder better than a spoon (I used quarter inch dowels). 2. start by adding about a tsp of water and stir well before adding more water - just a little at a time. It reminded me of the way you have to mix cornstarch to avoid lumps.<br /><br />And are you using room temp water? It needs to be a little warm to dissolve the powder. Cold tap water could be the problem.<br /><br />Good luck on your next go.The Idaho Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979439849662755082noreply@blogger.com