Wednesday was dyeing day. I rewound the cotton yarn to loosen it up, and checked my favorite plant dyeing book
I needed to see if red onion skins need a mordant, no, then I simmered the skins for an hour to release the color
To keep the yarn underwater I put a mortar on top of it, heavy enough.
I'll leave the yarn in the dye at least 24 hours to get as much takeup as I can. Meanwhile I have to figure out what materials I'll use for the basket, preferably natural but we'll see.
I've labeled the seeds and stored them till planting time in the house in late March. Turns out the fiber on them doesn't affect germination, just as well since I can't get it off.
Meanwhile here's the chili and cornbread my neighbor brought over, while checking how I'm doing.
It's mild and very good, quite a change from the fire alarm variety I use. So long since I had c and c, it was great. This is the artist contractor who's going to fix my bathroom. He's a man of many talents.
And Misfits has to postpone delivery till Friday because the storm has disrupted the food supply and transportation. So, no problem, there's food in the house.
And in case anyone is still using FB, here's what Z is up to. Censorship.
I'm currently reading the latest Osman,
It's as entertaining as ever, same characters bit older, there's been a death and a marriage, and they're undaunted.
This week what with the news, the storm, the severe cold and the car issues, Gary scaring me (he's fine now), I've been struggling a bit.
Most of my energy is going to resistance messaging and writing, rather than blogging. Bear with me, some questions are answered in the next blog post after you ask, some I don't have quite enough bandwidth for right now. But I do read and appreciate them all, thank you.
Happy day everyone, art will save us all. Now more than ever.
I'm amazed that you find time to blog at all amidst the general chaos. No worries about not replying to comments. Glad to hear that Gary's OK (whew! quite a scare!), that HS is dealing just fine with his car/snow issue, the cowl turned out beautifully, and the baskets are amazing. And that you have time for the Osman - a good balance for all the resistance work. Yes, now is the time to push!
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Struggling is what I’ve been doing, too. But seeing the art in everything.
ReplyDeleteMany people are struggling presently, in various ways. Do what you can, when you can and if you want to.
ReplyDeleteFunny how those big platforms are all so easily on board for censoring resistance sites but can never do a thing about vicious harassment issues.
ReplyDeleteI had to research mordant. I learn from you every day, Boud.
ReplyDeleteYou manage to blog very regularly through it all. Keep up the resistance though. Enjoy your weekly grocery haul.
ReplyDeleteLife feels overwhelming right now, you're not alone.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand, Boud. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing the holy work. I mean that.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed all of the Osman books.
ReplyDeleteIt's been such a rough time lately. We move my older brother to a care facility tomorrow as he has Alzheimer's and his wife just cannot give him the care he needs. We hope for the best for him but it is sad and tragic to go through. My Dad had the same so we have done this before. :(
Love seeing how you die your yarns. Good idea with the mortar. You sound like you are keeping your head up during this time of struggle. Positive energy to you my friend.
ReplyDeleteI can’t wait to see the yarn. I bet it’s going to be a beautiful deep rich colour
ReplyDeleteSo much that's mentally draining happening and I completely understand the sometime inability to contend with extras. Good thing we have our creative pursuits to try to take our mind off it all.
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