After trying many different arrangements, I decided to just start. I work in an intuitive way and figure it out as I go along. I move fabric around in a lot of different ways and then get to the point that I sew it together. This is the design before it was quilted or trimmed:
This is the quilted piece. It is all pinned for blocking. After that, I have ideas about what else I am going to add to it, but want the base to be blocked and flat first.
Come back soon and see the finished piece. If you still have snow, it's an intriguing way to dye since the results are very surprising.
Nice! I love the unpredictability of this process! I just did a batch yesterday and tried to leave more white space than I ever did before and at the same time, I used softer colors, so I got some of the more muted tones similar to what you have here, but a lot more negative space. I might do another batch today.
ReplyDeleteAnd there is always the possibility of over dyeing anything! It's fun to experiment with colors, kind of snow and how much dye is put on.
DeleteHa! That's exactly what I ended up doing! Since I had dye left, I over dyed some not so successful pieces. You really got some interesting shapes there...almost looks like a tree cut with growth rings.
DeleteI did some over dyeing yesterday, still using the whiffle balls and it worked well. I'm going to be away for awhile so this may be my last chance for snow dyeing until next year. I have mixed feelings about it!
DeleteI can't wait to see what you do next, Jeanne. This looks absolutely intriguing.
ReplyDeleteJudy, I can't wait to see what I do next too! There are so many ideas coming to the surface. I'm going to miss the snow when it's gone 😉
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