How Do You Coffee-Dye Cross Stitch Fabric?
Change the color of your Cross Stitch fabric with left-over coffee or used coffee grounds. Soak the fabric in diluted coffee to produce an all-over color change. Scatter grounds on the fabric to produce a marbled effect. Coffee dyeing produces a subtle aged color. For more dramatic ways to color fabric, see more ways to change fabric color. To complete this project, you need: • natural-fiber fabric • brewed coffee or wet coffee grounds • small basin • white paper towels, if using grounds • white vinegar • water Difficulty: AverageTime Required: VariesHere’s How: • Note: Before beginning this project, I allowed the coffee to cool. If you use freshly-brewed coffee, take the proper precautions for dealing with hot liquid. Getting Started: Gather your supplies and read the instructions for this project before you begin. Choose whether you will use brewed coffee or wet coffee grounds. • Brew the co
