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| Indigo Shweshwe |
But of course I'm starting Lori's new "Palmateer Point" quiltalong because:
a) it's just a quick tiny little quilt,
b) I've enjoyed so many of her previous projects - you can see some of them here, here and here, and
c) I may have a bit of an addiction problem! LOL
The wrong sides of the fabrics are stamped with either "six star toto" or "three cats" which indicate authentic Shweshwe fabrics from South Africa. There is a lot of dye discharge with these fabrics so you must prewash before using them. And they are quite stiff, so washing them first makes them more soft and fun to sew with.
Here are my 4 patch units for step #1 with a wonderful variety of indigo prints. Part #2 has already been posted, so I'm hoping to sew those blocks tonight.
Are you joining in with this quiltalong?
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10 comments:
Great way to use these special fabrics!
Those are beautiful fabrics. I can't wait to see how this turns out!! Enjoy your new project.
They are beautiful fabrics and look like they will be just perfect for this quilt. I haven't done a lot of Lori's quiltalongs but I definitely should be doingthem, looking at all the wonderful projects you have made.
Lovely fabrics and your last photo shows them off perfectly!
Your fabrics will make a unique version, I love those indigos. Yes, I've begun this quiltalong, but haven't gotten to week 2's blocks just yet. Still deciding on a fabric for the hst's.
That should be a wonderful quilt in blues. Interesting lesson on the fabrics.
Beautiful shweshwe fabrics, now I know what they are thanks to the 150 CA Women and Meerkat Shweshwe who I've met throughout it. You're so right about getting fabrics off the shelf and into a quilt...I may have a (cough) few languishing on my shelf too! Checked out The Herd--LOVE this! I may have the beginnings of a herd myself, and all but one found me while I was searching for a Featherweight ha! I also am curious about TOGA--is it in Michigan? Think I came across another quilter/blogger who attends.
Love your fabric for Lori's quiltalong! Can't wait to see your's finished. I'm playing along using Lori's suggested colors. I need to be brave and step out by using different colors.
I keep thinking I don't really like blue very much but then I see these fabrics and realize I love some blue fabrics. These are just gorgeous. Are they dyed with indigo? I can't wait to see what happens with Lori's little quilt. I know whatever it is, your quilt will be just perfect.
Wonderful fabrics for your new mystery adventure. Love all those blues.
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