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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Snow, some ice and still more snow. And a give-away

If you live near the Great Lakes, you know about the "Lake Effect".  (Always said in awe and written with caps)
It has to do with the humid air over the unfrozen lakes causing crazy amounts of snow in winter. (Think Buffalo, New York)
"They" said on the news a couple of week ago that there would be no more 'lake effect' snow, because the lake (Lake Erie) was frozen. 'They" lied.
a) the lake was not frozen over (I drove to the shore and checked)
b) it's snowed almost every day since they said there wouldn't be any more snow.
c) and then it snowed some more.

So I've been doing a crazy amount of snow dyeing.
Hey, I couldn't get out of the driveway for a week -- what's a girl to do?
I've snow-dyed over 150 yards since the first of the year and I'm out of pfd fabric.
So, until I get more fabric to dye, I'm going to do a give-away.
Go to the New Fabric page (see the tabs at the top of the page ), leave a comment here, by Friday, telling me the number of your favorite piece and you will be in a drawing to win it.

Please make sure that I can reach you -- the last time I did this, I never could get a hold of one of the winners and had to draw another name.
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21 comments:

  1. Dale Anne PotterFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    150 yards of snow dyed fabrics - wow!!!
    I hope you are going to show pictures of them....I need to find some bins to do some of my own.
    We have lots of snow and ice, along with 50 km winds here in SW Saskatchewan.

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  2. Diana AngusFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    If I am lucky enough to win any of your beautiful fabric I would like to win #100. I did snow dyeing last year. Your techniques and results make me want to try it again. Diana in Worthington, OH. diana.angus8@gmail.com

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  3. Chris DalyFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I'm having a hard time choosing. They are all so gorgeous. If you choose me I'd love to have you pick one of your favorites. I'm curious. Are you having fabric withdrawals yet? I usually start to get jittery when I get below 100 yards.

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  4. Anita MesterFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I love #83. It looks like the center of some exotic fruit.
    amester@austin.rr.com

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  5. TBrooksFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I'd be ever so delighted to win #102... BTW the snow dyed mandalas are terrific

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  6. Nightstitcher.February 9, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    They're all so beautiful. IF you draw my name, I'll go for #76.

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  7. Nightstitcher.February 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Trying again - not sure it got my email address: lois@nightstitcher.com. I love them all but would like #76 if I win. Thanks.

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  8. DebbieFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    So many beautiful fabrics, Gisela! Glad you're having a good time. Difficult to choose, but how about #65. Thanks for counting me in.

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  9. Donna S.February 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Gisela, the folded pieces are wonderful! These just keep getting better and better. My new fave is number 112. I'm so glad you've been inundated with snow this year!

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  10. pcoxdesignFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Hard to pick a favorite out of all that eye candy! But it's a toss up between #7 and #112. Thanks for sharing

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  11. Yes Mam! Fiber ArtFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    #7 works for me. What gorgeous, gorgeous fabric! Almost makes me wish it would snow again here (almost). Thanks so much for sharing and for the give-away. It's definitely eye candy!

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  12. KarenFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love #9! We have had alot of snow here in northern Ohio this year. I am sick of it too but not because I haven't been having as much fun as you with the snow dyeing!! Karen in Perrysburg, OH.
    penguingranny55@yahoo.com

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  13. Dianne Koppisch HrickoFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    HI Gisela... love the snow dyeing, I work on silk and not nearly at the massive capacity that you are. 150 yards is mind boggling.... but these are beautiful.
    You can see more about me at dkoppisch.com or my blog notes from 207

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  14. annFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Hi Giesla,
    I thought I left a comment yesterday. However, since it is not here, I'm commenting again. I would LOVE to have some of your GORGEOUS fabric. Can't believe you dyed 150 yards.

    I'm trying to read my notes. I looked at ALL of the pieces. My favorites are #83 followed by #26, #34, #41, #55, #62, #65, #69 and #76. So you see IF I had the $$, I would buy your fabric in a second.

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  15. Fibra ArtystaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I did a little gaspy when I saw #51 so that's my vote.

    You know, every time I see huge piles of snow I think to myself, "Gislea would have a good time with that!" :)

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  16. Sue AndrusFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    WOW!! How Gorgeous!! If my name gets picked, I'd love #7, or any of the following... 41,44,73,101,110
    I have the snow, but don't care to play with it..

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  17. Beth MFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    What lovely fabric!!! How can you pick just one? I would love the chance to win #88. Thanks!

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  18. Susan CallahanFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I would love some snow diyed fabric. Last year I had a winter of snow, and luckily we don't ahve it this year.
    In fact, i would trade.....

    Susan Callahan

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  19. BethanneFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I live #23 - wonderful colors and pattern. I am currently in California, and enjoying shirtsleeve walking weather. However I lived most of my life in Michigan and Wisconsin. Ludington, on the Lake Michigan coast was especially hard hit by Lake Effect snow. I've been reading the posts on dyers list about snow dyed fabrics - looks like I'll need to make a trip home next winter and give it a try.

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  20. linda moon daughtryFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Wow! What an impressive array of fabric. If I am lucky enough to win I pick #67. Just love it!
    Linda in Cherry Log, Ga

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  21. Galeri Tenun Troso JeparaAugust 21, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    salam kenal, I am from Indonesia,
    I think your fabric is very nice,
    we also have a traditional cloth that is good enough to use as your clothing material

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