Karen McTavish Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 So when I wrote "Secrets of Elemental Quilting" - I never thought that the designs could be turned into anything but quilting designs - but since then - I have seen these designs turned into tattoos (heh), window decor/etchings and now, woodwork. This woodworker can turn photos/quilt shots/images into woodwork and then frames them. His name is Jesse Johnson, (jessejohnsoncrafts@yahoo.com)and is doing these amazing things with wood -but now he\'s obcessed with the quilting world- he did some woodwood for me from a simple photograph - then was inspired by the quilting industry and now is doing crazy woodwork to quilts or quilt themed pieces of work. He is amazing but (dont tell him this) seriously cheap. This photo is a start of his new project - I will post another photo when he\'s finished. This one is mine.... Which leads me to my next thought - if this kind of scrollwork/feathering can be incorporated into WOOD - then why can\'t we incorporate it into a quilt....with less fear and loathing? Which leads me to my quote of the day from my editor, Sara Duke: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure; it is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. ~Marian Williamson~ Sorry for the Diatribe....But cool, huh? Inspirational? I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 That is beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I assume he is using a scroll saw......quite a steady hand, he has. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerekes Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 That is way, way cool. Jill Kerekes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen McTavish Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Im not sure how he does it but they are framed and under glass when its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 That is so neat!!! He is very talented!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Amazing, thank you for sharing and I love the quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Wow! I really like that! I keep thinking the same thing, I see quilting designs everywhere, then my mind starts taking them in other directions. I work for a company that manufactures, (amoung other things), custom cast stone. Like for ornamental architecural touches on buildings, fireplaces, balconies, patios, columns, you know the kind of thing. I love looking at the designs and seeing them in quilts, or wood. Or seeing quilting designs turned into a cast stone decoration for a fireplace, or a keystone over a door or window. I love it! And the quote is right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeoldeforest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Absolutely Impressive! ...so why are we so afraid of success? Are we taught not to love ourselves? Do men have the same problem? ... ok, you got me on a philosophical roll too.... The scrolls are beautiful!! Be proud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Karen, does he use a scroll saw to do these designs in wood? I think perhaps yes! A scroll saw cuts similar to how a needle does -- up down very fast with teeny tiny teeth and you basically carve out long narrow pieces. My FIL and MIL do some beautiful scroll saw work but nothing with quilty-like feathers! Hmmmm.... And, I gotta say that your quote about fear is right on! So true. Thanks for sharing the beautiful woodworking and that quote, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Beautiful Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 That is really cool!! Thank you for sharing it with us. Grammie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I was at the library last week and was looking at the scroll saw books for inspiration. They have some amazing designs in them. Library is a cheap source to see what is out there. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Other designs as I\'m sure have been used before, can also become quilt or sewing designs.. the wolf head applique I made our grandson started as a metal yard ornament.. I\'m tickled to see quilting designs used for other things.. makes the world seem bigger. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Shana, I do believe it is a scroll saw. My father-in-law did scroll saw work for craft shows and that is the one "wood cut" that enables the woodworker to cut circles, curves, etc. It is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksong Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Will he be doing more of this type of work for the public? Please post pictures when he\'s done. Does he have a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Very cool! I really like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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