reader letters and link suggestions

Shelly sent in a link for the pattern for a plushy captain underpants. My son is a big fan – love it! (see the captain underpants series here – perfect for boys aged 4-12 approx)

And Wendy at sunshine creations sent in a link to an antique doily pattern

Melissa from Canada sent in this great letter with a link to her fabric dyeing blog.

Hello Whipup!
I’m a one of your regular and crafty readers. I am writing to mention to you a new blog I have started: Fabric Dyeing 101: step by step instructions for creating your own hand-dyed cotton fabrics using procion mx dyes.

For several years I had an online hand-dyed fabric business and taught fabric dyeing to customers who wanted to create their own fabrics as well. I wrote an instruction manual to support the fabric dyeing workshops and I’ve now put the entire manual online for anyone who
wants to give fabric dyeing a try. These instructions are specifically designed for someone who wants to do a small volume of dyeing (perhaps a dozen fat quarters) and not waste dyes or have leftovers they don’t wish to use. It’s a great way to audition a potential hobby and get some beautiful fabrics in the process.

Most recently I’m writing a several-part series on what it was like to own and operate a hand-dyed fabric business. Why I started it, how it
worked, and what I learned along the way. Part One starts here

And this from Michelle of Green Kitchen

Hi Kathreen,
First, thanks for Whip Up and all that it encompasses. I went back to Red Current the other day to get the pea fritter recipe to include in our preschool newsletter. Funny, I miss hearing about your daily life. Isn’t blogging a strange new medium? You are the reason I have a blog. Thanks for that, too.
Jane from Jane and the Ducks made a cute paper doll set using Liberty fabric for the clothes link here and here.

Thanks Michelle,
I have been thinking about Redcurrent recently and miss it too. I have almost decided to do a weekend craft report here at whipup – first installment coming soon…