The Rocking Horse ~ Floss & Fiber ~ weeks dye works

Floss/Fiber ~ Weeks Dye Works

The Weeks Dye Works line of overdyed floss now consists of 150 colors available in five-yard skeins with such interesting names as Peoria Purple, Scuppernong, and Neapolitan. The ideas for color names come from nature or places but mostly reflect a Southern influence and a good dose of humor. Miranda states, "The floss is 100% cotton [Anchor] . . . and hand overdyed [by Miranda and an assistant]. We do rinse the floss very well, but it is not guaranteed to be colorfast. This has not been a problem...."
While the inspiration for the colors comes from her own preferred palette, she also relies on input from designers and stitchers. "I came out with yellows last year because I realized that I had several golds but no real yellows," Miranda shares. "The most fun is coming up with new colors!" She points out that her floss line can be divided into antique, muted colors and true colors. The top-selling shades are Blue Spruce and Brick, followed by Carrot and Charcoal.
Miranda is proud of the good range of colors available from Weeks Dye Works. She is quick to state that there is a nice variety of "brights, darks, and subtles." Although there is a definite variegation, the colors "blend naturally when stitched" to achieve "a dimensional look." Miranda recommends adjusting stitching technique to the color. For example, if a blended appearance is desired, complete each cross stitch before moving on to the next one. "It's okay to experiment," she reassures stitchers. "Stitches just come to life-each time it's new." She goes on to say, "It may seem crazy, but I still get excited when people use it for the first time and write to say how much they enjoy working with it."

WE CARRY THE ENTIRE LINE OF WEEKS DYE WORKS

The price is $2.00 for a 5 yard skein.

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