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Coraleen Oct 8, 2011

I've been having great fun experimenting with different dyes on small pieces of Mohair.  I've used fruit drink powder, fabric dyes, tea and coffee and the results have been quite good.  I then washed all the pieces in my washing machine and I must say, I always thought Mohair was a delicate fabric but after what my Mohair has gone through, I've changed my mind and its really tough fabric.  All these small colourful pieces will not be wasted as I collect all my Mohair leftovers for a patchwork bear that I plan to make.  Hugs to everyone and enjoy your teddymaking.  Coraleen     

dangerbears Oct 9, 2011

I'm with you on that, Coraleen - mohair fabric (most of it) is incredibly tough.

Can't wait to see the patchwork bear!

Becky

desertmountainbear Oct 10, 2011

You are right Coraleen, mohair is tough.  I would like to see your patchwork bear too.

Joanne

lovenshire Oct 10, 2011

A patchwork bear sounds great...can't wait to see it!

ScaliWagGrrs Oct 10, 2011

It is great fun dying mohair! I love doing it too!
And a patcwork bear will be great fun--can't wait to see it!
Beth

Stuffed Oct 10, 2011

I have a question,

Does the mohair hold onto the smell of what you coloured it with?

desertmountainbear Oct 10, 2011

I have a question,

Does the mohair hold onto the smell of what you coloured it with?

For a little while it does, but it goes away.

Joanne

Stuffed Oct 10, 2011

Thanks for answering my question :)

I bet a bear that smelled of tea would be lovely to hug   

Coraleen Oct 11, 2011

Thanks for all your nice comments.  I think the patchwork bear will take quite a while to make because of handsewing all the pieces together but it is fun to do.

The fruit drink powder mohairs smell nice and fruity but I have noticed the smell is getting less. Hugs