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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Inkblot Test


I decided to snow dye the backing for my Star quilt and this time I used a different fabric than my usual Wazoodle white cotton poplin. I had 4 yards of Kona white and gave it a try and it dyed beautifully.  The Kona has a thicker thread and looser weave than the poplin so does fray more but for a backing that okay.  I do still prefer using the poplin for fabric when it is going to be dyed for piecing.


I have this quilt loaded on my machine now and have started quilting...then ripping and quilting then ripping!
I couldn't decide on a design for the setting triangles.  After consulting two of my quilting experts they both suggested the same design element...one that had not even occurred to me and it's perfect for this quilt!  So this morning I made up a few stencils and am now a happy camper.  


I have to laugh when I look at some of the patterns in snow dyed pieces, they remind me of the old inkblots tests that were use long ago by psychologist.    
So... what do you see in this picture?   


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12 comments:

  1. DianeDecember 6, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    OH I love blue...bee u tee full.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow, you did a beautiful job snow dyeing such a large piece of fabric! I have some PFD Kona White so will have to try out with snow dyeing. By the way... I do see The Christmas Grinch" up in the left corner... ha ha!G

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  3. bev b.December 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    yes, it's either a grinch or wizard!!! :)
    lovely blues...

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  4. Vicki WDecember 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    That quilt back is spectacular!

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love your snow dyed fabric. I would to try it some day this winter. I can't wait to see your quilting on this.

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  6. JulieDecember 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful dying job although I definitely see the Grinch too! I'm anxious to see your quilting on it. I hope you'll post lots of close-up pictures.

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  7. EmmaDecember 7, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I love the blue! I see an owl.

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  8. fiberobsessionDecember 7, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    That fabric is stunning! Combined with the top, you will have yourself an enviable quilt!

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  9. fiberobsessionDecember 7, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What colors and amounts did you use on this? I haven't dyed before but this fabric is so stunning, I'd like to give it a try.

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  10. Kathy SchwartzDecember 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Viki - I snow dyed 4 meters of fabric using 4 tsp of MX Procion Slate and 4 tsp of non iodized salt in 4 cups of water. I used a squirt bottle to apply the dye in a swirly pattern over the snow. Remember to presoak your fabric in Soda Ash!

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  11. Linda December 7, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    That blue is just gorgeous!!!! I love the movement of the color!!! Can't wait to see your quilting!!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Sandra S sees something wearing a crown. Either a girl with flipped out hair or an octopus. love the blue!

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