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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Dyed Coffee Filters

Have I mentioned for the billionth time that I love 3D work in my quilts?  

This art quilt is made from dyed coffee filters.   I was surprised at their durability.  They stitched up like fabric, leaving no noticeable holes.   There are folded ones at each end of the quilt.  I refolded and re-ironed them several times before I got a shape I liked, and they never tore once. 
The background is my hand dyed satin.  It gives such a lovely shine to the quilt.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    now, I would really like to see this in person. Tomorrow night?? MT

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  2. DianeDecember 18, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Another great idea.The colours are so vivid. I may use this idea in my cards.I see they now have bamboo coffee filters.

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  3. LindaDecember 19, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Fabulous!! Loved seeing it in person.
    I would never have thought of it.

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  4. Quilt RatJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Gorgeous!....isn't it amazing that even with all the fabric out there we can still find other things to use in our pieces....used colour catchers are a dream to quilt/paint/dye as well.
    Who has more fun than us quilters?

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