lisata. Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 She brought in this quilt yesterday, it is beautiful ! and everything straight and well sewn I post the picture of her design here, the quilt is so big I cant take a good picture. How do I quilt it apart from the obvious, eyes, mouth, hair ? all the white space ?? thanks for your ideas !! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 You know what..sometimes it's good to know one's limitations. I personally would not attempt this. It's a true masterpiece and I would send her to an expert. If her budget does not allow that, look back through Machine Quilting Unlimited magazines. There was one in there where they did not try to quilt in the contours of the face. They used feathers and fills. I don't have time today to look, but maybe another member does and can point you to the issue. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Take a look at Marilyn Badger's quilt of Hartley, her husband. Notice how the thread glides with the features on his face, etc. She also notes who's instructions she used when doing this. And, im sorry, I don't remember the gals name who teaches classes on how to quilt pics of people! But im sure you can look it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisata. Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thank you Sheri I will look for it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenSueMLT Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 You might want to search for Pictorial quilts and Caryl Bryer Fallet. KarenSue in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Nothing to offer...good luck with your search:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisata. Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I found some pictures, thank you, just not sure how to do it, the face is huge and I only see part of it while quilting... probably need to mark the directions thanks all !! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I definitely would like to see a pict of that portrait quilt ! It 's done beautifully. Now I've forgotten the other comment I was to make. lol If I tried that I'd have a mole on the forehead, a zit on the cheek and a wart on the nose.. ROFLMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Rita - you are too funny! Lisa, I have no suggestions but I'd love to see what you do with this. You have done some beautiful quilts so I know you can tackle this one once you once you've pondered some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisata. Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 If I tried that I'd have a mole on the forehead, a zit on the cheek and a wart on the nose.. ROFLMHO my daughter is laughing so hard at your idea :-) thanks !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisata. Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 just to let you know, I gave it a try and gave up after a day I could not get it straight due to the ironed in pellon base, and I could not quilt straight lines like the hair due to the big seam allowances. I offered to take my stitches out, but she took it back as it was and will try to continue what I started on her Bernina. Will never ever take a quilt that has a fusible web ironed under again! thanks for your ideas Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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