Jan 3b
Originally uploaded by Dancing Crow.
Painted leaves with a painted piece of paper behind them – I am verry pleased with the detail from the leaves.
Jan 3c
Originally uploaded by Dancing Crow.
After the above experiment, the backs of the leaves had color on them, so I flipped them over and ironed again. They look very dreamy to me.
I experimented with other polyester fabrics, but the shiny stuff carries the most detail. I should go troll through Joann’s for other polyester fabrics that are smooth but less shiny.
Unexpected bonus: ironing oak leaves makes a nice smell.
Unexpected negative: it is the middle of freaking winter in New England – the only leaves I can find are dead oak leaves. I wonder if people would mail me leaves… you know, from warmer climes?
Lee Thomson 
Thank you for your comments on my Calendar Girls sunflower. I love what you have done here with the leaves, I just received some transfer plants for Christmas so will have to try this.
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I’m glad I found your comments on transfer paints. Loved reading about your experiments. I’m going to try this at a “working night” with my art quilt group tomorrow. Art quilters are a minority in my city – was really nice to connect with this site. ML
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