UPDATE:I just dyed the scarf. It is actually really pretty. No special expertise here--just painted stripes with the dye. Then I did a few spatters. I think I really will wear it. I also had to go online a buy some more scarves. Now if I just learn to quilt---then I might be able to use all my newly dyed fabrics. I am trying to follow Chrissie Grace's blog on making an easy quilt so maybe I will learn.
Why did I do this? I really don't know...Do I know what I am doing---no,not really...and was it fun?---yes! and very messy! I have been thinking about dying some fabric for fibers to go in books and maybe for sewing a little wall hanging or something. (when I learn how to do that...) I used a very old sheer tablecloth and that turn out pretty good but the best and brightest was the cotton muslin. I did buy a silk white scarf for painting so maybe I will just put some color on it and wear it! Scarves are very "in" now---and my neck is quickly going down so maybe I should make several!
Why did I do this? I really don't know...Do I know what I am doing---no,not really...and was it fun?---yes! and very messy! I have been thinking about dying some fabric for fibers to go in books and maybe for sewing a little wall hanging or something. (when I learn how to do that...) I used a very old sheer tablecloth and that turn out pretty good but the best and brightest was the cotton muslin. I did buy a silk white scarf for painting so maybe I will just put some color on it and wear it! Scarves are very "in" now---and my neck is quickly going down so maybe I should make several!
beautiful cloth!
ReplyDeleteSoooooo pretty. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteLove your dye job!! It looks to me like you know what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteMartha...this is beautiful! I can't wait to see what you do with the fabric too!!! Did you use regular fabric dyes or inks?? So pretty and creative. As many mediums as you are using, I don't see how you could ever get bored! LOL!!! Love this!
ReplyDeleteMartha these are fantastic!!! Such pretty colors. They would make lovely scarves as an accent - your neck looks just fine!!! It is a little sad how everything starts to go south though. I want a tattoo, just a little one, but not sure where to put it where it won't eventually get distorted! lol
ReplyDeletepretty good stuff ! You're as bad as I am about skipping from one art form to another...we love them all, don't we?
ReplyDeleteHowdy Martha,
ReplyDeleteI like these dye jobs. What brands did you use? And like you, I want to learn to quilt. My passion is CQs.
Thanks for sharing Chris' link.
Peace,
LuLu
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