Linen thread and Nap Time

they just make me smile everyday...

it's always nap time when I leave for work

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Do you hook on linen backing?

I know you probably already save the extra backing

from each rug

and take the long threads off for stitching...

but have you tried dyeing them in a walnut bath?

the linen takes the dye beautifully

and you have some great thread for prim stitching

or tying up little packages

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an easy way to dye your linen

is to leave the cut off strip in one piece

and soak in your jar of dye mix in the fridge

leave it there for as long as you like...

I've done hours or days

when you remove it wear gloves...

then put it on an old cookie sheet to dry

in the sun or oven(no heat)

I do this with pipe cleaners too

if you have the tinsel type pipe cleaners

you can also rub with brown or black paint

when they are wet from dye

looks nice and grubby

even rub with spice mix... try it all to see what

works best for you...