For the second experiment using white on white (WOW) fabric, I cut four squares and stamped a design on each of them. Each square has the same stamped images, but two of the squares are mirror images of the other two. Then I sewed them together in a four-patch block. The design looked a little sparse, so I stamped over the center of the block and two of the seams. Here’s the result.
I didn’t water down the paint. The fabric’s texture barely shows through the black.
To continue the first experiment, I took the various WOW scraps I painted, cut them up, and reassembled them into a block. Because of the irregular shapes, I fused them to a piece of interfacing and sewed down the edges with decorative stitches. I tried four different stitches before settling on a medium zigzag.
These two blocks started me thinking about other possibilities. What if I piece painted WOW fabric into a traditional block? What if I use it for appliqué? What if I use appliqué designs as stencils? What if I water down the paint before I stamp? What if I take my paints to retreat so I can play with these ideas?
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