Yesterday, Bob was clearing out the garden, and mistook my vigorous indigo patch for weeds. And then he pulled up most of the plants! I had been imagining trying the fresh leaf printing technique on my Virginia grown cotton canvas, and although I hadn’t planned to do it right away, I knew I had to get on it or I would have to wait until next year with a new garden patch.
I put together the video to show the process. I told Bob I was beating the heck out of indigo leaves instead of throwing the mallet at his head. He said he appreciated it. Anyway, I can now check this off my list. Thank you, Bob! I also learned from a follower on Instagram that this technique is called Hapazome.
I am setting the fabric with a white vinegar rinse, line dry, and then an iron. What will I make with the fabric? I guess it depends on how well the print sets. It seemed to hold up in the washer okay. Maybe more overalls? If it doesn’t hold the dye well, maybe some cushions for the porch furniture.
Happy Saturday! I hope everyone has some relaxing Labor Day plans this holiday weekend, if you are in the US. Or just a relaxing weekend, wherever you are!
Snakes & Cranes 
Ha, Ha…….pillows sound good!
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First thank you so much! Have good Saturday. Beautiful information for dying. Nice post. I like.
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What great results! I love how on some of the prints you can see each hammer blow – what a great way to vary the prints! I look forward to seeing what you do with that fabric.
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How cool. You are one resourceful woman!
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Awesome result and pillows would be perfect.
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They’re beautiful! In my experience, spontaneous projects somehow seem to turn out well more often than planned ones. 😉
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Either pillow or overalls sound like a win to me!
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Looks great! I can’t wait what you decide to make with the fabric.
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Neat how they printed.
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Very creative!
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That turned out great – love the patterns you made with the leaves 🙂
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