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pittsburgpam 02-25-2010 07:44 AM

Thanks for posting that. I've been going over in my mind what to do with the large white areas around a giant dahlia. I was thinking tendrils of delicate vines and leaves coming out from the dahlia to the corners. Coloring them against all that white might be something to consider.

sewcrazygirl 03-01-2010 10:03 AM

would love love to see that video

k3n 03-01-2010 10:40 AM

I love this! I MAY try it someday, perhaps on something a little smaller though! It's gorgeous!

Justquilting 03-01-2010 10:57 AM

I love the way it looks!!
Your work is amazing!!!

Jingle 03-01-2010 02:35 PM

Absolutely gorgeous and very spring looking.

zz-pd 03-01-2010 03:06 PM

That is beautiful, I went to your web page, and love the way you did that, How much dose the supplies run? I am hoping to get on S.S.S. that may take a while. But would like to know the cost. Thank you for sharing. Penny

Sheree from Chicago 03-02-2010 12:08 AM


Originally Posted by Shelley
I've added instructions to my blog on how I'm coloring this quilt. A link to my blog is below the picture. I've done a video, but it won't download to my blog. I'll keep trying!

Have fun, and make sure you post pictures if you try this technique!

What a beautiful quilt Shelley! Did you use Shiva Painsticks to color in the smaller flowers? I purchased some at a quilt show but have not used them yet.

Shelley 03-02-2010 07:49 AM

I used the pigma pencils that I took a picture of and posted on my blog. I've seen them at Michaels and JoAnn, and you can buy them in a box or one at a time. I did have to do that with a couple of colors - the green and yellow - since I've used so much of them. I'm really only using about 20-25 of the colors in the box. But you know how it is - the bigger box of crayons is the best!

The extender (the liquid stuff that binds the pigment to the fabric) I've purchased from Dharma Trading Co, the link is also on the blog. I've blown through the 2.5 oz bottle, and just ordered the 8oz. (Translation: I've run out and can't color until more gets here!) With shipping, the 8oz was less than $12.00. You may be able to find it locally. Where I am nothing is local, so I do lots of ordering on-line.

I haven't tried any other methods, this is my first attempt. It was CRAZY to do this on such a big project, but I do love how it is looking. Thanks for your nice comments and encouragement!!

PurplePassion 03-02-2010 09:47 AM

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http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36704-1.htm
I hope this link works , never tried to do it before. This is a quilt that I had kids color on muslin, and made it into a quilt for their fundraiser. Elaine

boys and girls club quilt
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SandyMac 05-12-2010 04:54 PM

I am wanting to try the colors out so I'll be checking ya out. :-D


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