...because our quilts are a reflection of the times in which we live.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

The Dye-Over

 
 
I wasn't completely satisfied with the results when I dyed this piece of cloth the first time around, so I thought I would spring for a dye-over. Sort of like Donald Trump's comb-over, but hopefully the outcome will be a little bit prettier.
 
 
You can see the results of the first round of dyeing at the bottom of the colander. I know, it does look pretty when it is wet after a soaking in soda ash, but it looks really washed out and chalky when it is dry. So I threw some ice cubes and maroon dye over it all and will hope for the best.
 
Meanwhile, I spent several hours picking the paper off the back of my Broken Dishes miniature quilt. There were a couple of points that needed a touch up before I sandwich the quilt and get busy quilting. One point is being particularly grumpy. I am going to have to get my needle and thread out and wrestle it with some hand sewing.

 
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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Three Hundred and Four Pieces

Whew! I finally have this miniature top pieced together. It is 18 inches square. Now I get to quilt it.

 
I am still not sure about a name. Maybe "Danish New Year" or "My Girlfriends' China". The link below will refresh your memory in regards to the story behind this little quilt.