Tea dye
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this is a very pretty result that was posted last night http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t180851.html
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Can't show you the block because it's long gone----------but I had embroidered blocks that I wanted to use with a certain fabric. The white base of the block was too stark white to look good with the fabric, so I tea dyed it to soften the tones a bit. The embroidery design was in various greens so they took to the tea dye quite well.
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I do this all the time. Took a class on Quilt University using teas, spices, onion skins to dye with.
LOVED IT! I have used other plant material as well. You just have to remember that it will NOT be permanent if you do not use a Mordant! Alum is the most widely used with tea! Though even salt and vinegar can do it!
LOVED IT! I have used other plant material as well. You just have to remember that it will NOT be permanent if you do not use a Mordant! Alum is the most widely used with tea! Though even salt and vinegar can do it!
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