It was so warm and sunny I had to try a little sun-printing, which is done with the same transparent Pebeo SetaColor fabric paints. This is my first try with a pressed and dried leaf - I typically use green leaves fresh from the tree. This pressed one worked beautifully and held up really well - might even last one more printing. I really like the way the tear showed up in the print. These two sugar maples mirroring each other are going to need two more to make it an even four. Stems meeting in the center.
It was oh so nice to sit outside together today. I also really enjoyed seeing what everyone else is working on and sewing on outside of all this leafiness. It's not all about leaves you know.
The leaf print turned out beautifully Susan I must try that one day . Those two maple leaves look very good together and i like your concept of four stems meeting at centre. Your sewing circle sounds very pleasant , nice to hear about the day.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying the company and the stitch talk. : )
DeleteStunning - the stitching and the design is just exquisite!
ReplyDeletecan you explain the process of sun printing? place leaves on wet newly painted fabric and place in the sun? is that all? I have only ever heard of sun-printing using special chemicals...thanks.
ReplyDeleteAgain, so sorry for the delay. Sun printing works with Setacolor Transparent Fabric paint. I paint color onto damp fabric. Place object and leave in full sun until completely dry. The more contact the object has with the fabric the sharper the print - so things that lay flat work best.
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