Ophelia order infant blanket

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This beautiful infant quilt is a truly unique creation. It's composed of hand dyed fabrics I made via the cyanotype process. Each square was cut from an original print, no two are the same. The top side is composed of 36 quilting squares that were hand cut and stitched together in a patchwork style. The backing is a super soft plush fabric, I chose a navy color for this one. It measures 35 x 35 inches square. The top is 100% cotton, backing 100% polyester. Perfect to be used with an infant or toddler. Could be used as a stroller blanket, playmat, or bedding.

The process:
I've been drawn to using the cyanotype process as a way for me to combine my love of nature as well as the reuse of fabrics. I often thrift cotton, linen & flannel for my projects. I then wash them and cut them to size for printing. I paint the fabric with the cyanotype solution and wait for it to dry. I then carefully select foliage from my garden that have been pressed and place them in a pattern to my liking. I place glass upon it to hold things in place and then expose to the sun. Different exposure times result in darker or lighter prints. If i decide to spray a bit of vinegar onto the fabric I will often order get purple tints in the fabric. After exposure comes the rinsing! Yo never know exactly how the print will turn out and this proves to be the most exciting part of the process to me! The background changes to this beautiful blue and the covered areas tend to stay white.

I recommend washing in cold water with phosphate free detergent (seventh generation is what I use) and tumble dry low.

I took various photos of this quilt, inside and outside, trying to capture the true variations of color. There are ferns, daisies, hydrangeas, Lilly of the valley, lupines, leaves and baby's breath all intwined throughout. Truly a one of a kind gift for any baby!