Under advisement, I decided to try the iDye range of products. First attempt is the black. Follow recipe, even down to the time. It soaked it up a little too well.
Second is a lot more like I wanted. It’s pale & the only fault is mottling, which I think is down to either not pre-washing (I did soak) or that it was only in for five or six minutes at quarter strength.
I think I’ll use the purple fail for Fairy Tales and without doing a floss toss, I think it should be fine for Raven Queen.
And as for the black, who knows?!
There are some great “chalkboard” patterns that might work well with the black….http://www.123stitch.com/item/Brenda-Riddle-Designs-Believe-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/14-1012
BRILLIANT!! I’ve seen some other stuff too on my FB feed. And I like this one http://www.123stitch.com/item/Design-Works-Be-Happy-Chalkboard-Counted-Cross-Stitch-Kit/DW2886
Perfect!!