Dyeing with Forethought

I’ve been dyeing again. These are the fabrics I created in a week-long session.

Dyeing with Forethought. Ellen Lindner's fabric dyeing results. AdventureQuilter.com/blog

I tried to repeat motifs and colors so that I might be able to use some of these fabrics together. Like these.

Dyeing with Forethought. Ellen Lindner's fabric dyeing results. AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Or, a different combination.

Dyeing with Forethought. Ellen Lindner's fabric dyeing results. AdventureQuilter.com/blog

I don’t use much white, but thought it would be useful for creating contrast and interest. So, I did these.

Dyeing with Forethought. Ellen Lindner's fabric dyeing results. AdventureQuilter.com/blog

These are all mono prints, done on slick vinyl. The vinyl makes the dye bead up, giving lacy results.

Dyeing with Forethought. Ellen Lindner's fabric dyeing results. AdventureQuilter.com/blog

I think the blue and green one, above, could become a whole cloth quilt. Maybe with the addition of some black stitching?

Dyeing fabrics is always fun!

Ellen Lindner

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