Quilting Arts

Drying and setting

1. Once the cheesecloth is painted, use the plastic-
   covered board to transport it to the drying area.


2. Untie the knots and let the cheesecloth dry fl at.
   (fi gure 4) You may need to gently tug on the edges to
   unroll them. (fi gure 5)


3. When the cheesecloth is completely dry, you can
   continue to tug to unroll the curled edges or leave
   them for a more textured look.


4. Check the setting instructions for the fabric paint.
   Be sure to use a press cloth if you heat set with an
   iron.

Use the cheesecloth

• Add a cheesecloth layer over a background fabric to
  change the color and add some interesting texture.
  The open weave of the cheesecloth allows areas of
  the background fabric to show through and visually
  mix with the cheesecloth colors for a watercolor
  effect.


• Play with layering more than 1 color of painted
  cheesecloth. Place the layers at different angles for
  optimum color blends.


• Cut small pieces of the painted cheesecloth and add
  spots of textured color to your artwork.


• Sandwich fabric scraps between a background fabric
  and a cheesecloth layer; add yarns or decorative
  threads as a top layer and stitch with couching,
  running, or cross stitches.

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“Flower Power Healing Hamsa” • 5" x 6"