Quilting Arts

Ta k e i t f u r t h e r

To make a ring, (fi gure 6) combine

a stencil with one of the cut-out

shapes, using it as a mask.

1. Repeat “Basic Prints” steps 1
   and 2.


2. Place a stencil on the paint
   and then place 1 of the shapes
   inside the stencil. Repeat “Basic
   Prints” steps 3–5.


3. Repeat these steps until you are
   happy with the fabric. (fi gure 7)

NOTE: Allow the paint to dry

between steps and before making

additional monoprints on the

cloth. Heat set from the front by

placing a clean cloth on top and

using a dry iron in the correct

setting for the type of fabric you

used. Repeat from the back. Work

with larger pieces of fabric and

place several shapes together in a

composition to create art cloth.

Monoprinting allows you

to create cloth for quilts, wall

hangings, pillows, and more. If you

love a piece as it is, you can stretch

it on canvas and frame it. The

artwork shown here was all closely

machine quilted with 50wt cotton

thread in different colors to match

the ‘rocks.’ The rings were left

unquilted and then satin stitched

by hand using 12wt variegated

cotton thread to add texture and

interest.

fi gure 6

fi gure 7

“Stones Unturned #2” • 13" x 13"

To learn about Ana’s unique
way of signing her quilts,
check out page 6.