African fabrics
#1
Has anyone ever made a quilt using the African fabrics? They are the original African fabrics the kind that are heavier than our cotton fabrics and a bit stiffer. I have several small pillow sized panels I received as a gift and don't know how they would work up into a throw or small quilt. Any suggestions will be gladly received.
#3
My 16 year old daughter went to Africa in July, and brought me back 4 yards of fabric to make her a quilt. (I went to Joanne's and bought coordinating solids). I have pre washed them because I don't know how they will shrink or if they will run, but I haven't found a pattern I want to make with them, yet. The colors are so bold!
I will be waiting to hear if anyone has experience with this fabric, also.
Thanks!
I will be waiting to hear if anyone has experience with this fabric, also.
Thanks!
#4
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-134078-1.htm
I went to Africa last year and bought close to 50 yds of many different bright fabrics. This quilt that was posted is the best use of African fabrics I have seen and I need to get some coordinating solids so I can make one like this.
I went to Africa last year and bought close to 50 yds of many different bright fabrics. This quilt that was posted is the best use of African fabrics I have seen and I need to get some coordinating solids so I can make one like this.
#5
Here are some pics I took in Malawi last year of things made by the women there with their beautiful colorful fabrics- as inspiration for what I could do with all the fabric I got.
The first two photos are tote bags, the third is a wall hanging.
The first two photos are tote bags, the third is a wall hanging.
#6
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The fabric is so unique in itself. If you could bear to cut it, a French Braid could be interesting.
I may be way out in left field...but....I wonder how it would work up in a Bargello Colour Wheel by Cheryl Phillips. There's a pdf on her web site for a one fabric pattern.
http://phillipsfiberart.danemcoweb.c...o-color-wheel/
I may be way out in left field...but....I wonder how it would work up in a Bargello Colour Wheel by Cheryl Phillips. There's a pdf on her web site for a one fabric pattern.
http://phillipsfiberart.danemcoweb.c...o-color-wheel/
#7
Originally Posted by vbourck
Here are some pics I took in Malawi last year of things made by the women there with their beautiful colorful fabrics- as inspiration for what I could do with all the fabric I got.
The first two photos are tote bags, the third is a wall hanging.
The first two photos are tote bags, the third is a wall hanging.
#8
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I always wash Afrian Fabric. They are manufactured in many countries and the method i different. Some have a lot of sizing in them and needs to be washed out before using.
many years ago I pent 2 years in West Africa. Fabricd printed in Europe ere prefered by the native people because they were color fast. those printed in the orient were not. I kno method of printing have changed in later years.
The people would taste the fabric and if salty they would know it as color fast. I have made small quilts using the Afrian prints and enjoy the process because the fabri makes the quilt no matter the deign and the simpler the better.
I always make some that are crib size because all babies that get our quilts are not blue eyed and blond haired.
many years ago I pent 2 years in West Africa. Fabricd printed in Europe ere prefered by the native people because they were color fast. those printed in the orient were not. I kno method of printing have changed in later years.
The people would taste the fabric and if salty they would know it as color fast. I have made small quilts using the Afrian prints and enjoy the process because the fabri makes the quilt no matter the deign and the simpler the better.
I always make some that are crib size because all babies that get our quilts are not blue eyed and blond haired.
#10
My second son also took yardage home from Malawi. He worked with the orphanages and feeding centers there. One of the pieces he brought home is a batik panel with elephants.
Originally Posted by vbourck
Here are some pics I took in Malawi last year of things made by the women there with their beautiful colorful fabrics- as inspiration for what I could do with all the fabric I got.
The first two photos are tote bags, the third is a wall hanging.
The first two photos are tote bags, the third is a wall hanging.
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