I have a good friend who told me about liquid Rit Dye. I made this wall-hanging and decided it wasn't "prim" enough. So, last night I Rit Dyed it. I will share the process in case any of you would like to try. It was very easy.
I filled this pan full of water and got it close to boiling. I then added half the bottle of TAN Rit Dye. You could add as much or little as you desire for darker or lighter.
I then turned the stove to simmer and let the wall-hanging soak for about 10 minutes. I would just lift it with tongs to see how dark it was getting. I also soaked a doily and flag, too.
When the wall-hanging got as dark as I wanted, I rinsed in cold water until the water ran clear. It took a little while. The sink didn't stain, but I still cleaned it with Clorox spray when I finished. 
I then put the wall-hanging in the dryer until it was dry. It was wrinkled--just that old, prim look. I ironed it though, because I still had to quilt and bind it.
Tah-Dah!! It is just right!! It actually looks darker in real life. I will head to the store to buy more dye to have on hand. I love the old, prim look, and know I will do it again to other projects. I have tea and coffee dyed before, but this seemed less messy. Give it a try--Hope you all have a sun-shiney day.Oh, I just have to mention that Kindra at 3GuysaGirlandaPrimPlace has a great give-away. She also just opened a new ETSY store--check it out!! The link is under "Friends Near and Far" on my blog. She has REALLY cute, prim stuff. Go Kindra!!!
Be Nice to People,
Julie
11 comments:
love it! that was fun wasn't it?
It turned out PERFECT!! I love it! Great job! :)
Your wall hanging is just beautiful, Julie. The dye did the job to make it prim! I should try that! You sell those right?? (Hint, Hint, Hint) :)
Have a great night!
Wow! It looks amazing, Julie! I just LOVE all of your clever prim creations...
Have a great evening :)
It looks great!!! Who knew you could age something so quickly!! I will have to remember this!...Have a great night!!~Wendy
Looks great!!!
I used Rit Dye a few years ago to change the white in a quilt to a more Prim tan, too. Worked GREAT!
Hi Julie,
The quilt is perfect now. I have to get some tan rit dye now. Thanks for sharing the idea!
I won a give away - stop over and see my treasure! hugs, Linda
Hi Julie
Sounds like an easy process and the result is fantastic. Your quilt looks amazing.
Don't you love easy, quick fix solutions that can get the job done so well.
Thank you for sharing. Hope you having a wonderful day.
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Elise
What great fun. I'll definitely keep that idea handy and give it a try.
Hi Julie,
Oh what an adorable primmy quilt. I love the look with the rit dye. You did a great job. Oh sure...see what you did...you made me want one too! ;-) (((Giggle)))
Hugs,
Kimmie
Do you know I have primmed everything in my house, but have never tried the Rit dye? I thought it would be too dark, but I just love how your quilt turned out. In fact, I just love that entire quilt.
Did you machine or hand piece? Is there a pattern or name for that particular work? It is just darling. You do amazing work!
Blessings,
Lea
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