Quilt Along # 12 ~ Microstippling
This weeks lesson was on Microstippling and I thought it would be a good idea to test this project on 4 different batts and use four different marking methods. This weekend on Friday I decided I would try a new water washable disappearing ink pen by "Simplicity". I marked the whole backing on Friday and layered it and pinned it, and set it aside until Monday! Birthday weekend full of celebrating!
When I returned to my sewing studio on Monday morning to work on the wool batt quilt with the water washable ink, well, the photo tells the story! It had been a rainy weekend, and the dampness in the air well, removed most of my marks! Oh boy... glad I learned this lesson on such a small quilt!
After the quilt was stippled, I used a spray bottle of water to wash away what was left of the marks, and then pressed it with the iron while still damp, and the marks RETURNED... oh dear... sprayed and let air dry completely this time, and once the binding is complete I will wash it and try the iron again when it is damp, to see if that fabric marker should be removed from my toolbox. will let you know later how it turns out.
So this is my Red Small Wall Quilt, made with a low loft poly batt and the design was traced with white chalk pencil.
This is my Red Small Wall Quilt, made with a wool batt and the
design was traced on the back with the disappearing ink pen.
Wow, you where busy! I cant decide which one I like best.. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's cool to see how these small changes to the design gave the two quilts a very different look. They look great!
ReplyDelete10 points for extra effort! You've created two gorgeous quilts and I love the ways you've changed the design.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting your experience with that new water soluble pen. Just a quick note - I would never iron fabric marked with a water soluble pen unless it had been soaked for 15 minutes in water to remove ALL traces of the chemical. Even spraying it with a water bottle, as you saw, doesn't get all of the chemicals out of your fabric. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Leah Day
Love the two different looks of the quilts. They are both absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love them all but the white one is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBoth your projects look great! Nice variation with the microstippling.
ReplyDeleteDo let us know if the marks return after washing or soaking for a longer amount of time! The two that you finished look terrific - nice how the stippling makes the different parts stand out.
ReplyDeleteThe two quilts look fantastic! You were really busy. I never though about damp weather - that is good to know! -Jeanne
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words ~ I have had such a good time participating in the Wednesday Quilt Along with Leah~ and have learned so much already! Thank you for viewing my work and writing ~
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