Comments on: Making a monochromatic art quilt

By: Bigelow Tea | Quality Teas Since 1945

Bigelow Tea | Quality Teas Since 1945 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:28:00 +0000

[...] Sample of Tea Dyeing in a mixed media, art fabric piece created by Cyndi at Layers Upon Layers (Step by Step instructions for re-creating this are provided at her [...]

By: Collage techniques

Collage techniques — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:18:12 +0000

[...] Monochromatic art quilt [...]

By: Christmas Gifts blog showcase

Christmas Gifts blog showcase — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:48:50 +0000

[...] from Layers Upon Layers has made a lovely art quilt and she says “Now is a good time to start if you’re going to make handmade gifts that take [...]

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:55:01 +0000

Thank you, Mary Emma!

By: Mary Emma Allen

Mary Emma Allen — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:08:58 +0000

Ooh! This is lovely, too, Cyndi. I’m surprised I didn’t see it before. I love the tea and coffee stained colors…makes art work look antique. My daughter has used tea. I’ll send her here to see what she can do with coffee. I must direct my readers here, too.

By: Making an art quilt

Making an art quilt — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:07:56 +0000

[...] The quilt that I shared with you yesterday, September Morning, is very similar to one I did awhile back called My Heart. The techniques are identical, except that I didn’t dye any of the fabrics other than the organza and the lace. Fortunately for me, I had some stained materials left over from the last quilt, so I just used those. The directions can be found here: Making an art quilt [...]

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:00:32 +0000

I am unpacking my sewing machine as we “type”, lol!

By: Cyndi L

Cyndi L — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:49:25 +0000

Gina, your mixed media work would look GREAT with some fabric and stitching added to the mix! Give it a try and let me know what you think

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:37:20 +0000

I have never quilted but want to learn so badly! Thank you for laying out the technique! It seems really easy to follow and the tea for staining is a great idea!

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:45:53 +0000

Hi Terry! I’m glad you’ve found the ideas useful You can use other types of stains too, of course, to bring all the colors together. What a nice keepsake you’re in the process of making!