Do you love to color? Well, you are in luck! This tutorial
encompasses two methods that we came up with to add
color to your finished quilt blocks!
The first method is to use alcohol-based markers on 100%
cotton. Some markers may change colors, bleed, or fade after
washed. For this reason, when deciding on our color palette,
we tested each color on the same fabric that was used as
the base fabric. Keep in mind that when coloring inside satin
stitches, the colors will bleed less. However, if you prefer
a marbled effect, feel free to color outside the lines! When
washed with water, the colors may bleed slightly. If you want
a tye-dye look, try adding a few drops of rubbing alcohol to
the colored areas!
The second method that we show in this tutorial is to use a
set of water soluble ink pencils. Generally, these are used
for watercoloring on regular paper, however, if you activate
the ink pencil with textile medium, it will seal in the colors on
most fabrics! This coloring method requires more materials
and is less intuitive than using markers. Follow along with our
detailed instructions to learn more about how to use a textile
medium to color in your quilt blocks.
FABULOUS FABRIC COLORING METHODS
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