Intro to Fabric Dying with Cheryl Lynch

This is a great introductory workshop to cotton fabric dyeing.  Starting with 3 colors of dye ( a gradation kit from Pro Chemical 7 Dye), and 5 yards of white cotton fabric, you will end up with 30, yes 30 fat eighths of high quality hand dyed fabric in an assortment of colors.  This will give you a great palette to work with.  In addition to these fabrics, see what happens when you include black & white fabrics.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

I made my first quilt out of Marimekko fabric as an impoverished chemistry graduate student at M.I.T. It took another 17 years for me to make my second one – after a corporate career and some child rearing.

When we moved to Pennsylvania, my sons were both in school and I started taking some basic quilting classes to occupy my time. It didn't take long before I fell in love with quilting and started to design my own quilts. I then started teaching at a local quilt shop. At the request of my students, I developed my own line of Judaic quilt patterns.

Fascinated by the color and texture of fabric, I discovered that I could create art and folk art without knowing how to paint with a brush. The challenge became how to turn my ideas into a quilt.

I find that I "build" my quilts one section at a time. Putting together the pieces of the puzzle is both challenging and energizing. This process sometimes necessitates the development of a new technique or use of a non-traditional fabric.

My inspiration for my quilts comes from the emotions I feel for my family as well as my love of nature and cycling. I have many creative moments while riding my bicycle through the scenic byways of our country.

Then I can't wait to return to my studio to translate those ideas into fabric.

Learn more about Cheryl Lynch:

• Cheryl Lynch Quilts

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SUPPLIES & KITS REQUIRED FOR WORKSHOP: 

Download Supply List  Updated Intro to Fabric Dyeing Supplies.pdf 

Download Pre-Class Prep Instructions:  Pre-Class Preparations.pdf

Be sure to order your kit with plenty of time for shipping.