petpainter

https://www.google.com/search?q=dann...YlNJkVCLE8M%3A

I'm thinking it's Danny Amazonas! I just discovered his work the night before last and spent the rest of the night dreaming about doing these portraits! I hope the link works...

MaryKatherine

I used tulle and organza ALL the time. Audition a few colours and weights.

ktbb

on the same vein - you could also use a varigated thread for the satin stitch - make sure the colors, which coordinate with your fabrics, change in a random pattern so that you keep with the blended theme. If you use one with a regular, or non-random pattern, it will stick out almost as much as a solid fabric.

Watson

I tried this with a King Tut, but it wasn't random and you're right, it did stick out. Any ideas on what brand of threads are random?

Watson

nativetexan

well you aren't wanting a blended effect. you want stained glass effect. you could get some black bias binding instead. making sure you put short pieces where a longer piece will go over the ends. but most doable. Good luck!

zozee

Perhaps you do a crude mock-up of some image and practice both ways. See which one appeals more to you before deciding.

quiltingshorttimer

Watson--check out Danny Amazonas' work on Pinterest--think that is similar to what the LQS lady was suggesting

carolynjo

I don't think you can go wrong if you use tulle. I have used it many times and it virtually disappears when sewn down. Good luck on this very interesting project and let us see it when you have finished it.

GrammaSue

I wonder if Monet or Mozart were ever told their "technique" was wrong? Art is coloring outside the lines. Go with what pleases you.

Watson

So, I slapped together a rough sample in order to try out my original idea of sewing all the seams with a satin stitch.
I don't think I like it. It looks too...mechanical...to me. The original looks soft (IMO) and I don't want to ruin that look.

I'll attach the sample and what the wall hanging looks like right now and you all can give me opinions, if you would. Do you like the satin stitching to give it a sort of stained glass look? Or????

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I have looked at the various artists suggested and all do beautiful work, and I have ordered Susan Carlson's book.
Any suggestions appreciated, as always.

Watson