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Quilting: First attempt
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First attempt

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Fabric Patterning with Wax Resist »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky


Materials

Pima cotton, Dharma dye #75 - Safari Gray, potato masher

What was your inspiration?

This class & I love the look of batiks

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Try to get a potato masher that is level on the bottom! Although I really don't mind the missing parts - makes it interesting.
I obviously need to learn how to control the drips better! lol
The wider lines are where I tried wiggling the masher into the fabric - not a great idea
Besides when it's cut up in quilt pieces the wider lines and drips won't be as noticeable.
The wax wasn't too difficult to remove (at least on this fat quarter)
I will definitely be doing more of this.
My electric wok worked just fine to melt the wax but a electric fry pan would probably be better because of the flat bottom.

 

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LyndaHe on craftsy.com
Feb 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love this!!
Joy Manoleros on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!!
Darns on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Joy! I need to try this again - still have a wok full of solid wax in the garage!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hey, that's a great idea, but remember to let us see, all of your wonderful creations.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I would say, that we are all in agreement ... TERRIFIC. I really like the color & your pattern. I am with Pam NZ. I like the random pattern of the dots & I really like the dots. Your pattern is tip top. Thanks for sharing.
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the nice words! I kept saying "Ooops" and other things as I dripped wax in places I hadn't intended. I think I'll try a Jackson Pollack version - drips, sprays & splashes.
linynp on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Way cool!
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, linynp! lots of possibilities with this technique - more experimenting to come
Wazoo Sue on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the drips! All the markings are very organic looking even though it was a metal object that made them. Great job! I really like the fabric color, too.
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The color turned out more green than I anticipated. But then what exactly is Safari Gray? It looked more khaki when the dyeing started but got more green after batching all night - always an experiment!
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job Darns - looks very interesting and the fact that you can use kitchen implements is really great. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Beth! It is an interesting process to play with. Thanks heavens I have a garage to do this in.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Can I just say I LIKE the DRIPS! Adds character to the fabric... so if anything, add more LOL! What fun, can't wait to see more more MORE!
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Pam, you are too funny! How about all drips? Circles with drips! Might become a drip specialist!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You could be a Dripologist? Oooooh circles with drips... now that sounds exciting! Go girl!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is really cool Darns! Very creative. I worked with melted wax years ago making Christmas candle logs. I whipped it with a hand mixer and used it like "snow" to decorate. I used a large empty coffee can on the stove. It worked well, sat level on the burner, and also gave me a place to store the wax until the next time I needed it! Keep it up! Look forward to your next project.
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Jean! I'm going to try some circles next or something rectangular I think
Freddieinna on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I like the irregularity of it. kitchen tools are for more then just food. nice job. have fun!
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! It is fun. Now I start looking at other objects to use for this batik method - took me longer to get through the grocery store yesterday because I was looking at all kinds of household items!
pamila on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Drips? They add to the interest of the overall design - I'm not sure you should change anything about your technique.
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, pamila but I'm pretty sure I really don't have a technique yet for this - the wax was more liquid than I anticipated. How about a piece done with just drips?
Sew bless on craftsy.com
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You did great on this!!! I would have never thought it was a potato masher. Lol
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
For a first attempt, it's OK - but still have lots to learn about applying the wax
ramonamp on craftsy.com
Oct 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
:-)) Like this design. Will have to try that!
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Makes you look at kitchen utensils in a whole new light!
malka dubrawsky on craftsy.com
malka dubrawsky
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks great! Congratulations. How did you feel about the process?
Darns on craftsy.com
Oct 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
It was fun - must work on technique of applying wax, though - pretty drippy! I know, practice, practice, practice