Wednesday, April 22, 2009

I have been dyeing to try...

Last night, I was perusing some blogs, trying desperately to read through a large accumulation on my reader when I popped by and saw something interesting on Oh Fransson's blog. Hmmmm...

I have been dyeing to play with fabric and dyes but I don't yet have the right supplies! I am hoping to do try my hands at it this summer in the garage, but until then...

But wait, I CAN stop all my other projects for a few minutes to try something else!!!! Right?!!!

So this morning before homeschooling began, I grabbed some fat quarters, cut them into fat eighths....
fabrics before
dropped them into a water and bleach mixture...
fabrics soaking...
and voila!!!

fabrics and their discharged pair
Not earth shattering or even totally amazing but kinda interesting! Kinda fun! Kinda like I have to try it again!
contrasts on original and discharged fabric
I wasn't sure what to expect. Malka did say that some fabrics just discharge better than others and that I should keep track of that (note to self).

Well, back to my regularly scheduled projects until the next whim grabs a hold of me!!!
My very own bus
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9 comments:

  1. willywagtailApril 22, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    A great whim. I love the subtle differences that show up when the two fabrics are used together like this.

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  2. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeApril 23, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    I would love to step outside of my square and give that a go! It looks like so much fun!

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  3. Victoria Findlay WolfeApril 23, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Hey upstate! fun project! I've been seeing many people trying this. let's see what you come up with its a fun idea.

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  4. Deb C.April 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Neat ideas. And a quick result as well. Not too far of a detour.
    I'm intrigued by the overdying that she did over here:
    http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/

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  5. MalissaApril 23, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Okay. Puns aside, that is really cool. I think my favorite is the block made from the same fabric! Very cool... Must tru...

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  6. HelenApril 24, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Ohhhhh, interesting Lisa, interesting! Think of the possibilities!!!!

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  7. jacquieApril 24, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    saw that post too...but you actually did it! i've put it on my list of things to try...someday!

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  8. Sew Create It - JaneApril 25, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    What fab results. I think the block showcases the effect wonderfully.

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  9. susanApril 29, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    that looks like it was a fun project. i too have wanted to dye some fabrics but havent as of yet. have you been to dharma trading online? your fabrics turned out neat!

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