Tea dye
 

Has anyone tried it? If so, I would love to see pictures! I've never tried it but it fascinates me :)

this is a very pretty result that was posted last night http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t180851.html

here is the before and after of a block i was doing for my Dear Jane that was too bright
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Can't show you the block because it's long gone----------but I had embroidered blocks that I wanted to use with a certain fabric. The white base of the block was too stark white to look good with the fabric, so I tea dyed it to soften the tones a bit. The embroidery design was in various greens so they took to the tea dye quite well.

I have tea dyed several things when I wanted a more aged look or primitive look. I have done it in my kitchen sink and I have used a spray bottle also. Love the look.

I'm going to try this sometime soon, though I'm wondering ....

How do you stabilize the tea dye, so it doesn't wash out with repeated washings?

QuiltnNan I love the block! What a difference! It looks wonderful!

Wow that is neat...have to try that.

I do this all the time. Took a class on Quilt University using teas, spices, onion skins to dye with.
LOVED IT! I have used other plant material as well. You just have to remember that it will NOT be permanent if you do not use a Mordant! Alum is the most widely used with tea! Though even salt and vinegar can do it!