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Two fruit stamped flour sack towels
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DIY Hand Printed Tea Towels with Fruit

Making original custom hand printed tea towels with fruit from the kitchen, paints and flour sack towels.
Prep Time1 hour
Active Time1 hour
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Decorate
Yield: 6
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Ruler
  • Water glass

Materials

  • Flour Sack Towels
  • Fabric Paint or Craft Paint with Fabric Medium
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper plates

Instructions

  • Wash, dry and press flour sack towels.
  • Cut fruit and blot excess juice with paper towels.
  • Use fabric paint diluted with a bit of water or craft paints with fabric medium mixed in.
  • Paint on the fabric paint onto the fruit in a thin layer.
  • Practice on some paper to get the print and thickness of paint that you like.
  • Press the fruit onto the tea towel in any pattern you like.
  • Add stripes or other details.
  • Hang towels and allow them to dry.
  • Press the towels with an iron to set the paint. Check the manufacturers instructions. You may need to cover the paint with a cloth before pressing.

Notes

Wash the towels on a delicate cycle and line dry to keep them looking their best. You can allow them to wear naturally over time too. In that case, you can wash them in a regular wash and throw them in the dryer.
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