Flower Pounding
06-12-2010, 10:13 AM
#51
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I laid a paper towel on a smooth 12 inch floor tile, then the piece of fabric I wanted to transfer to, then the leaf I wanted to transfer face down, then another paper towel over the leaf to absorb any additional juices so it didn't run or splatter on the fabric, and covered it with a thin piece of plywood,then gently started pounding with a hammer in a circular pattern, pound more than you think you'll need to, to be sure the green of the leaf gets transferred evenly to the fabric. Then I covered my ironing board with a clean paper towel, laid the block on the towel, covered the tranfered leaf pattern block with another clean paper towel and set with a hot iron. I had more fun with this project and finding all the different leaves to use, I kept looking for just the perfect shaped leaf...
06-12-2010, 11:11 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by moosegirl
Oh forgot to tell you to take the masking tape off as soon as you complete the hammering or it will ruin the piece. Moosegirl
Have you been doing this for a long time?
06-12-2010, 11:24 AM
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Lovely...and it has an 'heirloom' quality look to it.
I saw a complete quilt done like this at the Road to California Quilt Show several years ago, I believe it won an award but not sure. But it sure got lots of attention.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
I saw a complete quilt done like this at the Road to California Quilt Show several years ago, I believe it won an award but not sure. But it sure got lots of attention.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
06-12-2010, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by moosegirl
Just finished this piece using a variety of real flowers you pound on to fabric to release the natural dyes in the leaves and petals. Lots of fun as a group project just need earplugs for the banging.
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06-12-2010, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by pab58
That turned out so pretty! I saw Georgia Bonesteel do a demo on her show a few months ago. I think she only used leaves. I have been wanting to try it. You have inspired me all over again to give it a whirl!! :thumbup:
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