Friday, November 21, 2008

New Fabrics

We recently purchased a lot of textured cottons which just cried out to be overdyed. So 35m later we now have a wonderful collection of hand dyed textured fabrics. I really enjoyed doing this and seeing the results so I will be on the lookout for more opportunities.

These are destined for the Australian Quilt Convention (AQC) which is our next big show in February. A lot of dyeing to be done before then - 500m delivered this week and that will only be one of many orders I suspect. Here are some of them. Aren't they yummy?



If you are doing workshops at the AQC and have your requirements list and need anything specific - just contact me. I am sure we can help.

In answer to the question - Yes they are very soft - they are indian cottons - sold as patchwork fabric but much nicer now than when they were just off white. Some have been stitched through in patterns which stayed white - must have been polyester thread but look really good.
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5 comments:

  1. Judy5:13 PM

    Lisa,

    Are they ever yummy especially the pinks and reds. Not normally my colours but these overdyes are to die for.

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  2. Anonymous6:09 PM

    lisa-have they come up soft like the plain colours?-camcas

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  3. RHONDA8:58 AM

    These are good enough to tempt me away from my determination to buy no more fabric until I'd used a heap of what I have. They are gorgeous!

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  4. Anonymous4:57 AM

    hey I totally love them and these are really good and I have a passion for red and pink colours and they are really the colours to die for.

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  5. Jane Monk5:47 PM

    I have a couple of fat quarters of the plain ones - but these are beautiful - what a wonderful idea you had to dye them. Might have to go to AQC just to get some.

    Cheers
    Jane

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