Gray hand dyed fabric bundle in a tone on tone gradient in 5 subtle steps. The darkest shade is not very dark, more of a medium gray. Other variations are available, as well as the full 7 steps. See my other listings. Gray dye is a composite and will always lean towards other colors. This fabric has a slightly blue cast, and some of the texture has brown overtones. The overall effect is of a soft, highly textured semi solid gray. It is very difficult to capture very light shades. Low water immersion dying gives a textured tone on tone effect. The blended color and texture make it suitable for multiple quilting projects, from traditional quilts to modern quilts, piecing and applique, pictorial to art quilts. Fabric has a thread count of approximately 76-78 and is suitable for hand embroidery as well as machine quilting. Fabric is fusible ready.

First photograph shows the pack in profile to show the color gradient, and a piece of each step to show the texture.

Time Frame:
Fabric is dyed to order with a 2 week production time. If you have a time crunch feel free to contact me prior to ordering and I can check whether I have this color in stock in the quantity you require. Rush orders cannot be accepted.

Dye lots:
There are many variables with hand dyeing and I do not guarantee that different dye lots match. If you are unsure if you will need more fabric let me know at the time of order and I will be happy to dye up extra and keep it aside for 30 days with no obligation.

Listing specifications:
Preshrunk.
Fat quarter pack: each piece is approximately 18x21 inches, 5 pieces total
Half yard pack: each piece is approximately 36x21 inches, 5 pieces total
Fabric is 100% cotton

Want a custom version of this listing? Send me an Etsy message. All steps of this shade range are available as individual fat quarters, or mix and match with the shade levels you need. It can be difficult to determine the exact color of the fabric due to monitor settings. If you have fabric you want to match I will be happy to try to work with you to find the shade you need.

Each piece of fabric has been dyed with my own recipe of Procion MX dyes, and washed according to the manufacturer's instructions. After multiple hot washes to remove the excess dye, a sample of each dye lot is steam ironed on white muslin to check for color fastness under normal piecing or fusing conditions. Cold wash recommended. Use of a color catcher is advised if using a hot wash. For those with allergies please note the fabric is washed in Dawn dishwasher, but has no smell. My studio is a non-smoking facility. I use wool balls in the dryer, so no smells, no chemical dryer sheets, and no residue to interfere with iron on interfacing.d dyeing and I do not guarantee that different dye lots match. If you are unsure if you will need more fabric let me know at the time of order and I will be happy to dye up extra and keep it aside for 30 days with no obligation.

Color name: DOVE GRAY