Dyeing For Success

So, current craft project to keep me out of trouble is a Viking Apron Dress. I need linen under dresses, but I yet to sew a mockup of one of those yet that I like (gores not at a seam are still defeating me). But I did both a three panel and four panel mockup, and liked the four panel one better. So I carefully drew out the pattern pieces on grid paper to see how much I'd need.

It was an odd size, so I decided to use some of the light brown linen I'd gotten at a fabric swap (which I know dyes well, as it is one of the six fabric samples I've been using in the natural dye experiment). However, I didn't want a light brown dress. So I cut off the amount I'd need, and washed it. I then dyed it with one packet of dark green RIT and half a package of tan RIT, washed it again and hung it out to dry. Today is a warm, windy day so it dried quickly. I love the color. I ironed it, and soon going to cut it up. Wish me luck.

Question for SCA Ladies

What is your favorite basic dress pattern? I'm looking for something that is somewhat fitted, but not as much as a cotehardie.

For The Getting Rid Of

So got further on the rearrangement of furniture. Which leads to some cleaning/getting rid of stuff. So I offer them up to friends list first.

Vol 1-14 of Love Hina (complete run) - $55
Vol 1-4 of Negima - $16
Vol 1-6 of GTO - $24
Vol 1 of Boy's Be - $1
Curio Shelf - Green, with glass doors, approx 9" x 9" by 4' - $15
Placemats - two dark blue - free

Also, neighbors have four adorable kittens, each a different color: orange, tortoiseshell, solid grey and tan sealpoint. We don't need any more cats, but I said I'd ask around.