Dyeing stuff in the washing machine

Good idea or bad?  I bought a white silk veil from Dharma Trading Co. and this iDye stuff.  The lazy part of me thinks using the washing machine sounds like a wonderful idea.  The pessimistic part of me worries that the next few loads of laundry will smell like vinegar and possibly be tinged olive green (though since most of the laundry is black, that may not be much of an issue), and that the veil will be splotchy (though splotchy might not be terrible since it's to match the new green leopard print costume, which contains many greens in it).  Anybody have experience with fabric dyeing in the washing machine? 

I've heard varying things about the quality of Dharma Trading's silk veils for belly dance, but just swishing around the dining room with it, it seemed quite nice.  There's a sort of rolled hem all around it but I didn't find it interfered with the rippley, floaty quality of the silk.  I can see how these veils might not be the best for vigorous old school veilwork due to their light weight, but for Arabic entrance veilwork I think it will do just fine.

I quite enjoyed the new Indiana Jones movie.  I think it's key to remember that these films are an homage to pulp fiction, not intended to be great art or even particularly good art.  The pulp fiction aspect also helps some of the more bizarre plot bits more understandable, as they were in line with the themes of pulp fiction in the 50s, when this film takes place.  I definitely appreciated the reliance on stunt work rather than CGI; you could feel the difference in the chase scenes.  It's more visceral when you know it's for real.  It was excellent to see Marian again, she was an important childhood role model for me, which probably explains a lot.

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Here is a totally insane popper from last night's SYTYCD. Who knows how he'll handle ballroom and so forth, but man, is that boy in control of his body! I love the choreo/music combination as well. And nice Dr. Zoidberg imitation after his audition :-)

I've said it before but I'll say it again--I'd love to see a great tribal fusion dancer in the tryouts, one with a lot of cross training. I could see someone like Asharah or Ariellah going far.