tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post9081042334221241259..comments2023-09-15T07:31:57.059-06:00Comments on woman with wings: silk-dyed eggsPeggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-84511231110042152352014-04-18T07:16:17.626-06:002014-04-18T07:16:17.626-06:00I just re-posted this one on my Face book page to ...I just re-posted this one on my Face book page to share. It's such a gift!Ms.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09479767121319709878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-58603023427523027442012-04-30T14:42:04.060-06:002012-04-30T14:42:04.060-06:00Hi Joe, I'd seen it done all ways, too, and wr...Hi Joe, I'd seen it done all ways, too, and wrapping it tightly seemed to make sense. I only used a little square of silk on each egg and the silk looks fine after the dyeing process so it can be used again. I just ironed all the squares the other day, maybe a touch faded is all, if that.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-88740517426160186792012-04-30T03:35:49.535-06:002012-04-30T03:35:49.535-06:00i saw this done on pinterest and have been wanting...i saw this done on pinterest and have been wanting to give it a try...but yours turned out so much better than any others i've seen before because of your brilliant idea of wrapping them with thread and such so tightly! and now, thanks to your adventures, i'm not afraid of using my silk ties...i've been hoarding them for their beauty and was afraid they'd be ruined if i sacrificed them to dye eggs... woohoo!Joe Madlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-26022308386493185702012-04-18T14:29:32.008-06:002012-04-18T14:29:32.008-06:00Hi Judy, well it took me two years to remember! ;-...Hi Judy, well it took me two years to remember! ;-)) Thanks, I love your blog, too.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-22898562091106233102012-04-18T05:08:19.319-06:002012-04-18T05:08:19.319-06:00I have heard about using silk mens' ties to tr...I have heard about using silk mens' ties to transfer colour - but have never tried it. Using this technique for Easter eggs is so wonderful. I hope I can remember for next year. <br />Love your blog.Judy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619951031502775381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-53956931247675934522012-04-06T21:22:10.978-06:002012-04-06T21:22:10.978-06:00mybloomnart, try it, you'll like it! ;-))mybloomnart, try it, you'll like it! ;-))Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-40971375468414816992012-04-06T21:17:34.040-06:002012-04-06T21:17:34.040-06:00Thanks, Jacky -- the saris should work just fine, ...Thanks, Jacky -- the saris should work just fine, I will be interested in the outcome if you try this with them. It is so very easy and they are so very beautiful, you're right! Happy Easter to you, Jacky.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-85047757743357031912012-04-06T20:23:01.209-06:002012-04-06T20:23:01.209-06:00Wow!! That is spectacular!! Thanks for the idea ...Wow!! That is spectacular!! Thanks for the idea : )mybloomnarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365704455444947680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-86749032403325018632012-04-06T17:55:09.337-06:002012-04-06T17:55:09.337-06:00OOoh Peggy, these are so beautiful. I dont have ...OOoh Peggy, these are so beautiful. I dont have any silk ties (but will be on the lookout for them now!!). I am wondering if the indian sari silks will work. I might have a play later.<br />Just LOVE these little eggs. They look so beautiful and it sounds so easy to do!<br />Thanks so much for sharing.<br /><br />Have a lovely Easter Peggy.<br /><br />Jacky xoxJackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-73850919956649033592012-04-06T10:18:16.907-06:002012-04-06T10:18:16.907-06:00Trish, thank you. And I wish you a wonderful weeke...Trish, thank you. And I wish you a wonderful weekend, too, filled with all good things! ;-))Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-13607258316741638462012-04-06T10:15:59.526-06:002012-04-06T10:15:59.526-06:00Deb, you're ready to go then! That was the hol...Deb, you're ready to go then! That was the hold-up for me, I just kept forgetting to look for ties at the thrift stores. But wow, there were a lot to choose from.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-20922476916679305092012-04-06T10:14:49.401-06:002012-04-06T10:14:49.401-06:00Hi Marie, thanks, it was fun. I may make more with...Hi Marie, thanks, it was fun. I may make more with one of my girls -- and I wish you the very same!! :-))Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-4030359669788720632012-04-06T10:12:49.033-06:002012-04-06T10:12:49.033-06:00Nancy, thanks -- I know, it does, doesn't it? ...Nancy, thanks -- I know, it does, doesn't it? That is my favorite one! The red one has eyes, too.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-47714660104860453902012-04-06T10:11:47.190-06:002012-04-06T10:11:47.190-06:00Cindy, thanks -- this might be fun to do with your...Cindy, thanks -- this might be fun to do with your students....Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-51918149883599575082012-04-06T09:21:33.094-06:002012-04-06T09:21:33.094-06:00Wow, what amazing results.
Wishing you a wonderful...Wow, what amazing results.<br />Wishing you a wonderful weekend.xxxtrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991672363435843464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-24632079996123234942012-04-06T06:12:27.790-06:002012-04-06T06:12:27.790-06:00Oh those are gorgeous! I have some really wild ti...Oh those are gorgeous! I have some really wild ties I could try it with.Deb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729615248033326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-39329733711278644792012-04-06T03:43:50.051-06:002012-04-06T03:43:50.051-06:00Wow! So cool...
Amazing...
I am sending you wishes...Wow! So cool...<br />Amazing...<br />I am sending you wishes for a most joyful weekend.<br />Filled with family, food and love.<br /><3Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759831735033471810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-26226556524221294332012-04-05T14:10:53.534-06:002012-04-05T14:10:53.534-06:00Ah-Maz-Ing!!! Wow! The gold (yellow) and black o...Ah-Maz-Ing!!! Wow! The gold (yellow) and black one looks like eyes :)<br />I like seeing them sitting on their ties. Thanks for sharing this.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185798765137874091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-7727375961607671532012-04-05T11:10:18.924-06:002012-04-05T11:10:18.924-06:00amazing...what a wonder!amazing...what a wonder!handstorieshttp://handstories.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-39113442058502571282012-04-05T10:23:09.500-06:002012-04-05T10:23:09.500-06:00Thanks, Chris -- fun stuff!Thanks, Chris -- fun stuff!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-39013804198439751112012-04-05T10:21:43.152-06:002012-04-05T10:21:43.152-06:00Hi Dee -- yes, they were wrapped and boiled in wat...Hi Dee -- yes, they were wrapped and boiled in water and vinegar, no dye! Cool, huh?Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-21850530835365449852012-04-05T09:52:38.494-06:002012-04-05T09:52:38.494-06:00Me, too, me, too!!! Wow! Thanks.Me, too, me, too!!! Wow! Thanks.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914839749802740935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-67697966259123879492012-04-05T06:42:01.194-06:002012-04-05T06:42:01.194-06:00wait, wait, wait!~!! You wrapped those eggs in ne...wait, wait, wait!~!! You wrapped those eggs in neckties, then boiled them in dye and vinegar?!!! For real?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-86355339978899097342012-04-04T21:57:59.004-06:002012-04-04T21:57:59.004-06:00Henrietta, thanks -- yes, very easy. You'll ha...Henrietta, thanks -- yes, very easy. You'll have to make some!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382541836368981865.post-84020679421594607802012-04-04T21:57:16.954-06:002012-04-04T21:57:16.954-06:00Jo -- well yeah about the magic!! ;-) I could imag...Jo -- well yeah about the magic!! ;-) I could imagine it being quite entertaining if they were ties that you were actually familiar with or had even worn.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.com