Here's the results, and the dyes I chose:
Mustard (left) and Golden Yellow at a medium strength.
I've used some of the colours at medium strength because it adds more contrast. Now I'm off to start cutting. Watch this space for updates.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tutorial - using stripes
It's New Year's Eve here, so what better time to start something new? I don't celebrate New Year (as in going to parties); for me, it's a time for reflection and renewal.
I bought four 1 metre lengths of Kaffe Fassett striped fabric recently in an "end of roll" sale. I'm going to make a striped quilt which I'll document as a tutorial for those who are interested or perhaps, reluctant to try stripes. As I need more than 4 metres, I'm using some cream homespun (on the left) which I'll dye to match. Why cream and not white? Dyeing on a cream background will take the edge off the brigth colours so it'll be more in keeping with the striped fabric.
Here's the results, and the dyes I chose:
Mustard (left) and Golden Yellow at a medium strength.
Nutmeg (left) and Coral.
Lilac (left) and Sapphire Blue.
Teal (left) and Emerald at a medium strength.
I've used some of the colours at medium strength because it adds more contrast. Now I'm off to start cutting. Watch this space for updates.
Here's the results, and the dyes I chose:
Mustard (left) and Golden Yellow at a medium strength.
I've used some of the colours at medium strength because it adds more contrast. Now I'm off to start cutting. Watch this space for updates.
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5 comments:
I just finished quilting my son's quilt that used those same stripes. I used a pattern from one of Kaffe's books.
Beautiful dyed fabric Shirley, I love your colour choices.
Thank you for sharing your articles, I hope you have an interesting and creative new year.
I've just discovered your blog, I'm a dyer too. I'll watch with interest to see what you do with these stripes, something I've avoided in the past.
Interesting post. Thanks.
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