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Cotton Top – Ireland
$6.00 – $24.52
100% Cotton.
Very difficult to photograph because of the reflection! Ireland is stunning on anything the mill dyes it on, and always comes out a rich medium-dark teal.
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TO USE: soak in water overnight to several days. Simmer 1 hour in soaking liquid. Cool, strain then simmer premordanted fibre for 30-60 minutes. Temperatures of 155-160°F will give the best yellows.
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