Dye It! Paint It! Quilt It!: Making and Using One-Of-A-Kind Fabrics in Quilts [Paperback]

Joyce Mori (Author), Cynthia Myerberg (Author)

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There's no end of great quilt fabric available, but for a truly unique look many quilters enjoy creating their own, so that not only the quilt pattern but also the textiles themselves convey personal style. Immersion, direct, and tie-dyeing methods are all explained here, as well as various techniques of fabric painting. Twelve quilt projects (including templates and diagrams for each) demonstrate how to transform hand-dyed materials into attractive finished quilts. There are also instructions and suggestions for about a dozen other applications, from vests to place mats to scrunchies. The quilt directions are brief, but they provide a good jumping-off point for those seeking to incorporate hand dyeing into their quilting. --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chilton Book Co (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801987377
• ISBN-13: 978-0801987373
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,722,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fabric dyeing & painting quilt patterns & projects, February 3, 2009

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This review is from: Dye It! Paint It! Quilt It!: Making and Using One-Of-A-Kind Fabrics in Quilts (Paperback)

The first 40 pages are devoted to detailed instructions on fabric dyeing, and painting. There are detailed directions, and color photos of important steps. Dyeing methods include Tie-dye, and Shibori-wrap. The painting section includes using salt crystals, stamping, sponging, and transfers from glass. Twenty pages cover various quilt blocks utilizing the hand-made fabric. Twelve quilt projects are covered with detailed instructions with cut lists, color photos, and diagrams for assembly. Full size templates are included for each project (lacking the 1/4" seam allowance). Finally, eight pages involve using hand-dyed fabric to make clothing and other textiles for the home. Source references given for supplies, as well as dye recipes for colors.