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Repost: Famous in Norway

McCord Works Posted on August 22, 2015 by Leisa McCordAugust 22, 2015

This is a repost from 2014. I have a little article in the most recent issue of Norsk Husflid (Norwegian Handicrafts), the journal published by the Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association, which promotes traditional craft in Norway. The organization has … Continue reading →

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Results

McCord Works Posted on January 21, 2015 by Leisa McCordJanuary 21, 2015

And here are the results!

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Dye job

McCord Works Posted on January 18, 2015 by Leisa McCordJanuary 18, 2015

I’m in the middle of dyeing some silk and cotton thread. Yes, there was a bit of spillage! No harm done, though. This is mostly a restocking of steady colors – purple, maroon (finally!), pearls, turquoise and shamrock. Yes, the … Continue reading →

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Dyeing results

McCord Works Posted on May 28, 2014 by Leisa McCordMay 28, 2014

Everything is finally dyed, rinsed and dry. Here’s what I ended up with, left to right. I finally achieved my dark brown in the silk. It’s less chocolate and more coffee, or perhaps raisin. The cotton in the same dye … Continue reading →

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Dyeing

McCord Works Posted on May 24, 2014 by Leisa McCordMay 25, 2014

I’m dyeing some thread this weekend, and I happened to think to snap pictures of the process. In the first photo, I’m in the middle of mixing the powdered dye with water, right to left. The color all the way … Continue reading →

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Famous in Norway

McCord Works Posted on March 27, 2014 by Leisa McCordMarch 27, 2014

I have a little article in the most recent issue of Norsk Husflid (Norwegian Handicrafts), the journal published by the Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association, which promotes traditional craft in Norway. The organization has been in existence for nearly … Continue reading →

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Fancy!

McCord Works Posted on October 14, 2012 by Leisa McCordOctober 14, 2012

I’m using the last of this particular variegated silk thread, with red and orange silk thread. The earrings look like fireworks, maybe?

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Before and after

McCord Works Posted on June 23, 2011 by Leisa McCordJune 23, 2011

So, here’s something I’ve been doing this week – dyeing new thread! As usual, I got some predictable results and some unpredictable. Turquoise (bottom right) is always reliable. But see that gold one? Right under the green one? Same dyebath. … Continue reading →

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Status quo

McCord Works Posted on January 8, 2011 by Leisa McCordJanuary 8, 2011

…and I’m right back where I started. I’ve been trying off and on to find alternatives to dyeing my own thread. It’s fun and all, but it’s not what I’m all about, and I’m not geared towards color consistency across … Continue reading →

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Four projects

McCord Works Posted on April 5, 2010 by Leisa McCordApril 5, 2010

Okay, so here’s what I’m working on tonight: Dyeing a few scarves and hanks of silk and cotton thread. What’s with the rocks in the cup? Well, the best way I’ve found to crush-dye the scarves is to put them … Continue reading →

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