Dear Rug Hooking Enthusiast,
We’re thrilled to share the latest gem from Wanda Kerr in our Dying the Rainbow Collection:
“The Color Lab: Playing the Blues”
If you’ve ever wrestled with finding just the right blue, this post is for you. Wanda walks you through transforming bright, off-the-shelf blues into subtle, soulful hues—perfect for skies, rivers, and everything in between. Whether you’re working with PRO Chem, Aljo, or Cushing dyes, she shows you how to make the most of what’s already in your stash.
But why focus on blue?
Because blue is more than just a primary color—it’s the emotional backbone of countless designs. From peaceful skies and rolling oceans to moody shadows and twilight landscapes, blue carries a range of feeling like no other dye can. It’s a shape-shifter: bold or muted, serene or dramatic, crisp or aged.
Mastering blue means unlocking a universe of possibilities. A whisper of gray can make it antique. A touch of green transforms it into stormy seas. A bit of violet gives it that dusky magic perfect for distant hills. As Wanda puts it, “Blue is the coolest color on the color wheel. No matter which way you go from blue, you are getting warmer.”
In this post, you’ll learn:
🎨 How to balance and tone bright blues into versatile, usable shades
🧪 Exact dye formulas and ratios for consistent, repeatable results
🖼 How to draw inspiration from nature and translate it into dye pots
🌊 Techniques to create believable skies, rivers, and landscapes in your rugs
And this is just one post from our Dying the Rainbow Collection.
Whether you’re an experienced dyer or just starting out, our growing library of color wisdom, tutorials, and patterns will help you hook with confidence and creativity.
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Happy Rug Hooking!
Caitlin Eaton
Editor, We Like Rug Hooking Magazine
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