Beautiful day here today. In the 60's and sunny. Played bridge and Hostess served lunch afterwards. Went to bank, Trader Joe's and came home. Finally started taking down Christmas decorations. Will finish the messy job tomorrow while waiting for my new washer to be delivered.

I don't know that a picture would be helpful. The silk is now less shiny, it shrinks a couple of inches both in length and width. It just feels slightly thicker, and more substantial. The original broadcloth felt like tissue, and was very smooth. This is now a matte finish, and has a slight texture to it. As for the technique - I got it from the Singer Sewing Reference Library book "Creative Sewing Ideas". But the technique is on the internet, too. It's really simple. I wouldn't do more than 2 or 3 yards at a time, though. 8 yards would be too much for the washer. Wet your fabric with warm water. Fill your washer on the lowest water setting with HOT water. Add 2 cups white vinegar, and agitate for a minute to distribute the vinegar. Add the fabric. Agitate for 12 minutes on the most vigorous cycle, then let go through the rinse cycle. Dry on hot in the dryer. Repeat as desired to get the effect you want. I did my fabric 3 times, and also increased the vinegar in the last go-round. I'm very happy with the feel of the fabric, but I fear this red silk will continue to bleed forever. I will make the scarves, but I will include a box of Shout Color-Catchers with each of them, LOL!

Anglo - you would love this place. They have a vintage room with all kinds of frames from days gone by. I love the extreme cat eye frames from the 60s but I'm not bold enough to go for those. I have a friend who has them and they look great on her. i have had that same experience where they all look the same. In fact my last two pairs were way too similar. I decided now that I'm 60 I'll splurge and get just what I want which is why I went to this place.

KC, bummer about your loss,,,, but you will grow lots more and laugh when you think back about this evening. I just bought 180 lb and am planning to throw it down this week. I expect it will be fine just lying there until the rains hit (hopefully) by mid February. I still see remnants of my slow release Palm Plus on the ground from early fall so im not in a rush. this next dose will be 50/50 GroPower citrus / NitraKing.