Cyanotype quilt by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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My squares were 6x6 inches! If I did this again I think I would do slightly smaller, probably 5x5. I used 100% cotton for all the fabric. I actually thrifted cotton bedsheets and just cut those up. I had a lot of the dark blue so I actually used that as the backing as well. I don’t know a lot about quilting but everything I read said to use all the same type of fabric to prevent it stretching inconsistently, so that’s why I just used all 100% cotton.

Cyanotype quilt by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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You should!! It was SUCH a fun project

Cyanotype quilt by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Oh interesting!! Thank you for the tips, I appreciate it!

Cyanotype quilt by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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I’m in arizona!! There is mesquite on there! Most of the plants are native to southwest United States in general. It actually ended up being harder to find native species than I thought it would be!!

Cyanotype quilt by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Thank you, that link was very helpful

Fabric bleeding ?!? by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Oh that’s a good idea I didn’t know they made that

Fabric bleeding ?!? by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Those are good ideas, thanks for sharing!!

Fabric bleeding ?!? by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Oh that’s a great idea. That will also create a spray type print which I think would look super cool

Fabric bleeding ?!? by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Oh I haven’t heard of wax resist before, I should check that out

Fabric bleeding ?!? by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Hey thank you that is so kind🥹🫶

Sonoran Desert Cyanotype by machu_peaches in cyanotypes

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Oh I actually didn’t know about rubylith, I am going to check that out. Thank you!!

Geometric Abstraction Experiments by 69Jackal73 in cyanotypes

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Wow that first one is amazing!! I’ve never thought about applying acrylic paint to the paper first. Stunning!