I’ve been thinking about the next Twelve by Twelve Colourplay Challenge – Kilauea. I even got as far as shibori stitching some orange fabric with various coloured polyester threads – the idea being that the stitching resist would create lines of lava and I could leave the stitching in if I got tired of pulling out threads, which I often do with this kind of shibori. However, I was clearly too heavy-handed with the black dye and overwhelmed the entire piece – only the faintest sign of stitching remains. What’s more the rich brown fabric that I’m left with doesn’t even fit within the designated palette…Time to start over.
Gerrie says
it will fit with something. It is beautiful!
Lisa says
I was trying to get something more black recently and went grey – I guess at least I can dye it again, just being lazy and not wanting to do it again! Good luck with your next try.
Chantel says
I like where you are going with this tho, very Ngauruhoe
Pamela Priday says
Hi Brenda, You are not alone with a heavy hand & the black dye. I followed instructions from Quilting Arts magazine using a similar method as yours to produce a landscape, and alas, all my little stitching lines were hardly visible.
Still, we both had a go, and I learnt what not to do next time round; I am thinking ….mmm ” if there is a next time”.
Kristin L says
I’m in a similar boat as well. Definitely on teh right track, but haven’t got all the elements working together yet. On the bright side, what fabric stash couldn’t benefit from a rich brown? I’m sure it will have a use some day.
Diane says
Well, you’ve created a lovely black piece with great hidden detail! ๐ Frustrating after all that stitching, I’m sure.