I’m just starting another custom portrait quilt. My client sent me a photo of her parents with her grandson. I traced the three figures from the photo, then moved them all a bit closer to each other.
I enlarged my drawing to a full-size pattern (about 17 x 17 inches), and have pinned my initial fabric selection on my design wall. I took a photo of the fabrics on the wall, and pixelated it, so see how the colors and values look together, without being distracted by the creases in the fabrics.
I’ll start constructing the faces first – as they are the most challenging – then the clothing, and decide on the background at the end.
I’m linking up with these blogs for WiP Wednesday. Click on the buttons below to see all the people participating and check out their projects.
I am interested in your technique. Will be watching for the next installment.
Neat way to check the color/tones of the fabric, I’ve never heard of that but will be trying it out!
It is going to be beautiful and they will love it. Can’t wait to see the finished quilt!
Hope you will show us the finished piece Terry? Looking great so far.
It’s cool to see the process. Thanks for sharing.
Terry, I am always amazed at your creativity. I love your portrait quilts. I reaslly like how you pixilated the fabrics to see if they work for this project. I can see the images even in the simple shapes of the fabrics in that photo.
I enjoyed seeing your process here. Can you continue to show us more as you go? Interesting!
Yes, your process is a wonderful combination of basics and techi stuff. I have no idea how to pixelate! And I love how you thought to move them closer together. It’s going to be wonderful!
neat idea! Looking forward to watching this one develop. Welcome back!