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For those of you who may not yet be ready to take on the challenge of dyeing your own fabric you may want to ease into it by taking baby steps. Consider trying your hand at painting on fabric. In her latest book "Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter" Cindy presents a beginner's guide to fabric painting. She demonstrates 11 techniques from Colorwashes to Painted Quilts. You will find a list of basic supplies and a small sec- tion on color theory. There is a very good section on paint properties such as opaque, transparent etc. etc. This is something you will need to know to determine your end results. I like that each technique is presented with ample color photos, instructions and tips. Some of the techniques you will be learning are: Dry or Wet painting, Colorwash, Scrunching, Heliography (Sun Printing) Almost Shibori, hand painted quilts, Monoprint- ing, Stamping, Stenciling and Rubbings. The gallery offers examples of various finished quilts using the different techniques which will surely inspire. Patterns are included for the painted quilt projects, these include a lovely Akala Hawaiian quilt. All in all this is a wonderful way to start experimenting with fabric paint and all the effects you can create using different techniques. The book is structured that you will be able to just choose a technique you want to try and jump right in. Summer is a great time to play with fabric outdoors and this book is a won- derful way to start creating your own one-of-a-kind fabrics for quilts, crafts, clothing and home decor. --The Applique Societ; 07/10/12, For those of you who may not yet be ready to take on the challenge of dyeing your own fabric you may want to ease into it by taking baby steps. Consider trying your hand at painting on fabric. In her latest book Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter Cindy presents a beginner's guide to fabric painting. She demonstrates 11 techniques from Colorwashes to Painted Quilts. You will find a list of basic supplies and a small sec- tion on color theory. There is a very good section on paint properties such as opaque, transparent etc. etc. This is something you will need to know to determine your end results. I like that each technique is presented with ample color photos, instructions and tips. Some of the techniques you will be learning are: Dry or Wet painting, Colorwash, Scrunching, Heliography (Sun Printing) Almost Shibori, hand painted quilts, Monoprint- ing, Stamping, Stenciling and Rubbings. The gallery offers examples of various finished quilts using the different techniques which will surely inspire. Patterns are included for the painted quilt projects, these include a lovely Akala Hawaiian quilt. All in all this is a wonderful way to start experimenting with fabric paint and all the effects you can create using different techniques. The book is structured that you will be able to just choose a technique you want to try and jump right in. Summer is a great time to play with fabric outdoors and this book is a won- derful way to start creating your own one-of-a-kind fabrics for quilts, crafts, clothing and home decor.--The Applique Societ; 07/10/12, For those of you who may not yet be ready to take on the challenge of dyeing your own fabric you may want to ease into it by taking baby steps. Consider trying your hand at painting on fabric. In her latest book "Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter" Cindy presents a beginner's guide to fabric painting. She demonstrates 11 techniques from Colorwashes to Painted Quilts. You will find a list of basic supplies and a small sec- tion on color theory. There is a very good section on paint properties such as opaque, transparent etc. etc. This is something you will need to know to determine your end results. I like that each technique is presented with ample color photos, instructions and tips. Some of the techniques you will be learning are: Dry or Wet painting, Colorwash, Scrunching, Heliography (Sun Printing) Almost Shibori, hand painted quilts, Monoprint- ing, Stamping, Stenciling and Rubbings. The gallery offers examples of various finished quilts using the different techniques which will surely inspire. Patterns are included for the painted quilt projects, these include a lovely Akala Hawaiian quilt. All in all this is a wonderful way to start experimenting with fabric paint and all the effects you can create using different techniques. The book is structured that you will be able to just choose a technique you want to try and jump right in. Summer is a great time to play with fabric outdoors and this book is a won- derful way to start creating your own one-of-a-kind fabrics for quilts, crafts, clothing and home decor.--The Applique Societ; 07/10/12
