Fabric painting
#1
Ok, I've got a question for everyone. How many of you do some fabric painting on some of your quilt blocks or even the majority of your quilt?
I was or still am an painter at heart, so sometimes my quilts get painted on.
We moved to a new house about a year ago and the other day I came across some blocks of different birds that I had painted but have yet to set into a quilt (another quilt project that needs to be done) I had forgotten them.
I might finish getting things unpacked one of these days :mrgreen:
I was or still am an painter at heart, so sometimes my quilts get painted on.
We moved to a new house about a year ago and the other day I came across some blocks of different birds that I had painted but have yet to set into a quilt (another quilt project that needs to be done) I had forgotten them.
I might finish getting things unpacked one of these days :mrgreen:
#5
The first picture the Blue Bird is supposed to be the center block. I was making the quilt up in my head as I was painting the blocks. I also found some orange blocks with flowers and butterflies. I apparently had intended to use them along with the birds and flowers. I wish I had wrote it down because now I don't remember just how they were supposed to go. I'll come up with something sooner or later.
#6
Lovely! I love your birds. Do you do them freehand or do you paint with a template or iron on or something?
A friend of mine used to paint wood projects like a child's play table and sleds and stuff she sold. She did everything freehand.
I am not a painter but my kids are. Both my sons can draw beautifully and my daughter likes to work in oils but she doesn't have a lot of time now with three kids.
I think painting would be fun but another one of those some day when I have time projects.
Will look forward to seeing more!!
A friend of mine used to paint wood projects like a child's play table and sleds and stuff she sold. She did everything freehand.
I am not a painter but my kids are. Both my sons can draw beautifully and my daughter likes to work in oils but she doesn't have a lot of time now with three kids.
I think painting would be fun but another one of those some day when I have time projects.
Will look forward to seeing more!!
#8
Good luck with the unpacking. Those painted blocks are a great "find". It's always nice to discover something that has gone forgotten. It's like having another project to work on... which is probably why I still have boxes to unpack almost 5 years later....
BTW - the painted blocks are beautiful.
BTW - the painted blocks are beautiful.
#9
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Your birds are gorgeous! They are going to make an incredible quilt.
I've played around with Tsukineko inks. Their All Purpose inks and Fabrico Pens are non-toxic, completely permanent and totally washable. It doesn't change the feel of the fabric. I haven't worked it into a quilt yet, but it is a fun medium.
I've played around with Tsukineko inks. Their All Purpose inks and Fabrico Pens are non-toxic, completely permanent and totally washable. It doesn't change the feel of the fabric. I haven't worked it into a quilt yet, but it is a fun medium.
#10
Those are very beautiful! I have painted on fabric for quilts in the past although yours are so much nicer than mine were! LOL. I sometimes trace a design in the fabric and enlarge it, then reproduce it for a center square. The last one I did as an applique. I haven't painted in awhile.
I think a nice multi-colored floral fabric would look really pretty with your blocks.
Please be sure to post again when you finish it! :)
I think a nice multi-colored floral fabric would look really pretty with your blocks.
Please be sure to post again when you finish it! :)
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