what if i weave indigo torn strips into an existing indigo base? 
i made slits in the base to weave the rag strips in. indigo fabric tears nicely with nice color variation on the edges.
i chose indigo thread to quilt with and a contrasting brown DMC, 2 strands to tie the woven strips. (although this can be reversible, i framed this as a center panel and backed it with a double layer of gauze, wondering if i could use some fussy cut borders from an old indigo batik) liking it... and now wondering if i can create a refashioned antique by recycling scraps of authentic ethnic fabrics. patching them together for a new look. details to be published in next post.
