Which One's Pink

Just because Cara is on vacation and isn't checking up on us Jaywalkers, doesn't mean that Marley doesn't get to do yet another modeling (some say humiliating) job:

That Marley, she sure is a good sport, eh! As we last left the sock, it had to be ripped back. With being so busy this week with work, I've not had time to get back to replacing what all I lost. But after a wonderful lunch with Knittish Rosanna, I'm back on track and on my way.  This was my first lunch break all week, I've been having lunch and dinner at my desk everyday.  Thanks so much Rosanna!  For those that don't know Knittish, she just joined the world of spinning (aka "The Darkside") and got herself a Kromski.  Tee hee...another one down. And she's not the only one...Ms. Rebekah over at Knit Knack also has gone got herself a wheel...Well she ordered one and it's on its way to its new home.  Congratulations ladies!  Welcome to the world of non-commercial yarn!  Better make room for some fiber stash as well the yarn!  And dare I say that I've heard the word's "wanting to dye fiber" come out of both of their mouths.  Oh Lordy be! No pressure there gals; embrace it ...We would love to have you and all your friends enter the fiber padded walls with us!

Keeping up with some more of the wool that was dyed with the Wilton's... (I will get a photo album started on the sidebar sometime soon)  Here's what the "Burgundy" turned out like:

As you can see, it's more a dark pink than a Burgundy. The top one is merino and the far left one is also merino that was dyed with a stronger dose of dye, so it's a bit darker.  Now see that one on the bottom right--the one that actually looks somewhat Burgundy; That is some rambouillet roving that Liz and I used as a "control" for most of the wool we dyed. Notice that that particular roving soaks up the colors a lot more than the others. It was truly amazing how it would pull all the colors in at such a high saturation.  It often times also showed more variety and seperation of colors. 

And since we are on pinks, here is what the "aster mauve" turns out like:

This on is more like a lilac type of pink.  It's kind of muted but still very pretty.

Oh and a Wiltons tip. I know most people are purchasing their Wilton's at craft like stores (Michaels, Total Craft, Etc...)  Screw that...Often times when I go there they have limited supplies of Wilton's or a lot of the them are out of stock.  The mother load is at the party stores. I found mine at a local party store called "Party City."  They had every color there is, some I didn't know about, and full stock of them all. I'm sure the sales clerk was just wondering what the hell kind of cake I was making when I made out of there.  Also, be careful to not accidently pick up the Wilton's candy dye.  (Its usually right next to the cake dye and looks the same )This stuff will not work, there is oil in it. Yes I was inclined to give it a try--hey, all in the name of science, of course--but after reading the ingredients, I saw that there was oil in it.  Oil...Water...Fiber...doesn't sound like a good combination to me.  But if you get gutsy enough to test it...just let me know if my little brain was able to figure that one out without a trial and error.

OK...It's almost 1AM and I got to finish a report.  You guys have a great weekend!  Hopefully Chez Purl Side's house will reek of acid dyes this weekend!

Comments

[Wendy]

Lucy is concerned about Marley. ;-)

[Beth]

Marley! That sock is like one stitch away from being a muzzle! You need to Take. A. Stand. NOW. She's just (jay)walking all over you. Poor girl. If you need to run away, you can stay with us in Ohio. No sock muzzles. At least at first. I don't even have any socks with turned heels. But it would make some cute pictures. Hey Elvis! C'mere!

[Joanne]

That's hysterical. Poor Marley. Perhaps the title should have been Brain Damage... and we're not talking about Marley! Thanks for the laugh to start the day. :-)

[--Deb]

Poor Marley! She is obviously being MUCH too sweet and yielding for her own good . . . I think she's plotting something. I'd be careful if I were you!

[--Chappy]

Psst! Marley! Is everything in place for WWSFEPA(We Won't Stand For Embarassing Pictures Anymore)? We have to stop them!! --Chappy

[Rebekah]

Awww Marley, was your nose cold, is that why you stood for the sock torture?

Just found out my wheel is to be delivered Tuesday! Hopefully that means next weekend I'll get it stained and who knows maybe even put together.

Pretty dye jobs going on over there! I hope you get to play in your dyes all weekend! And poor Marley--the sacrifices she has to make in the name of "modeling"...hee hee! Thanks for the fun and relaxing lunch break!

[Rossana]

Pretty dye jobs going on over there! I hope you get to play in your dyes all weekend! And poor Marley--the sacrifices she has to make in the name of "modeling"...hee hee! Thanks for the fun and relaxing lunch break!

[Kris]

The Marley picture is truly hilarious. That may be my favorite Jaywalker picture of all time.

[Kelly]

Marley is such a good model. Relax and enjoy yourself this weekend!

[Linda]

That poor dog! What will you do to her next? :-)

[Lizzy B]

It was great to see you too Shelley! And I'm always thrilled to see Miss Marley! I'm still surprised at how excited she was to see Kirk! :) Oh, and Anne is from Missouri, near Rebekah! Hence why a visit might haveto be in order.... Anne has already officially invited us... ;)

I have pics but haven't downloaded them yet. Tonight! :)

[Max]

Oh Marley! I had so much fun with you! It's so hard when you leave. I was sad all day yesterday. Auntie Anne left yesterday too. :( I had no one to bruff at strangers with and no one to snuggle on the couch with. Well, ok, Mommy was there, and so was Ivan, but it's not the same. :)

Mommy knows I would eat her sock if she put it on my face! :) Even though it looks nice and warm. Hmm.. Maybe mommy will make me some ear socks....

[delia]

nice side view pose, again. honestly, how do you get Marley to stay still long enough to do that?

*muak*, Marley....you oughta be a runway model!