Starting to set up for the biennial WS&D dyeing day here tomorrow. We'll have 2 gazebos in the garden, but we'll probably have to do the dyeing on gas burners in the conservatory, as the forecast is wet up to about 10 am, then "gusty" - which would be likely to blow the gas out. I'll be doing natural dyeing - haven't yet decided what dyes, as I've inherited a big pile. Rachel will be supervising acid dyeing - we'll do the steaming on my cooker inside, as you only get vinegar off that, and all the preparation can be done out in the gazebo where splashes won't matter. We'll have a bring-and-share lunch (I'm making shortbread tonight, and bread tomorrow morning), and tea and coffee is included. £2 for Birmingham WS&D members, £5 for non-members, including any dyes used (but not including yarn/fabric/fleece to dye - you have to bring your own if you want to take any away). Visitors are welcome - email me if you want more information


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