There is smelly and then there is SMELLY
My nine pound bucket of citric acid finally arrived. Don't be too shocked, because it is really not as much as you might think. The bucket it about the same size as a bucket of OxyClean detergent. I wanted a less smelly substitute for Vinegar for my dyeing and wool scouring. Kae tells me that "1 tbsp citric acid substitutes for 1 cup of vinegar" so I am set for a while. LOL
Speaking of smelly, I opened up the bag on three pounds of Romanov fleece to pick out the debris and...wow...I was practically knocked over by the smell. This is the first raw fleece I have gotten that was really smelly. It also had a lot of felted tips, something I have not had before, and trash. But the color is just lovely, so I am already soaking it. I really hope it works out. The picture can't possibly translate the stink...not even if you scratch and sniff the screen. LOL
Yes, those are CIGARETTE BUTTS!!!
This is probably the dirtiest first soak I have ever had. :-/
5 Comments:
i can only imagine....*pinching my nose*
I am not a fleece dyer or spinner. However, I did want to introduce myself to you. I have been visiting your website for the past two years. I came upon it through the crazy quilt ring. I have found your website to be both informative and inspirational.
And, yes, I would love to sit in your new studio and stitch with you.
Now that you have a blog, I feel that I finally have a chance to write to you.
Awe, thanks so much Sharon! I wish you could come sit with me and stitch. :-) Although lately I have been downstairs keeping an eye on the dye or wash pot. LOL
OMG... butts in the fleece?!? That's just disgusting! --Kae
You just have NO idea Kae. It really WAS gross. :-) But I like to look at it as a learning experience.
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