 Before the bowl hot pads became my 2018 gift idea, I had planned to dye kitchen towels for everyone. Someone in one of my dye groups imported a bunch of them and offered them for sale. I decided to order a dozen but by the time I talked to myself about it and wanted to have "enough just in case", I bought 3 dozen! So it could be that I have a head start on my 2019 gifts. I dyed 2 past week just to see how they take they dye and then are wonderful. They are made well and even the thread in the hems dyes. I used Jacquard Color Magnet to screen the images. The Color Magnet causes the fabric to absorb more dye where it is printed. I could simply screen print the images after I dye the fabric and I will do that when i want the image in a different color.  I've used Color Magnet before. You might remember this tablecloth that I printed with Color Magnet and the dyed . It took a lot of time to print that cloth but the effect was worth it.
Through the next year I'll use the new hand towels to play with different techniques and I should end up with a great stash of gifts. 12/18/2018 03:46:03 pm
Oh, they are just gorgeous! Love how the Color Magnet worked and the images you chose.
Donaleen Kohn
12/19/2018 06:27:18 am
I want to know how you are applying the color magnet. I cannot find a method that give me good images. Those look great. 12/19/2018 08:47:01 am
Those are absolutely gorgeous. Perhaps you should do a tutorial on using the Color Magnet.
Mary Anne
12/19/2018 10:37:06 pm
You're really thinking ahead! I doubt I'd actually use such a pretty kitchen towel and would be more apt to frame it. Just the thought of it getting all gunked up with 'goo' (as would happen with the Resident Chef in our house!) makes me sad.
patty
12/20/2018 07:53:42 am
You do get a great image with your color magnet. That tablecloth is stunning! You reminded me I need to over dye some placemats for a friend. She had given them to me a long time ago and I just hadn't gotten around to it. The placemats have some stains so the dyeing will cover them up. I am having lunch with her next Thursday so I guess I have been get crack-a-lackin'! Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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