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Old 07-02-2013, 07:16 AM
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I found the webb site for Janet fogg if your interested. http://janetfoggquilts.home.comcast.net
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Old 07-02-2013, 09:43 AM
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once you have the actual picture I would do a to scale drawing of the horse or take a copy of the picture to Staples and have it blown up to the actual size the client wants on the quilt. If needed the picture can be quartered to get the enlargement you need. You would then have an accurate working pattern to transfer to the background fabric. I would use a number of different fabric colors in order to represent the actual lights, medium and dark tones of the horse. If only one fabric is used the result will be flat with no dimensional qualities at all. You may be able to find dark batiks in browns and blacks that will work well as ..some fabrics that would seem NOT to work will add a great touch such as dark burgundy just as it works in oils and pastels. Cathy Wiggins does some fabulous photo to fabrics quilts that are incredible. Here is a link to her webpage: http://www.cathywiggins.com/how_its_done.htm
This will be a huge time investment by you, be sure you are compensated fairly for the job. Be sure and post a picture when it's completed!! Good luck.
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Old 07-02-2013, 08:33 PM
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I can't imagine a big ole horse on my bed. Good luck with your endeavor!
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Old 07-02-2013, 09:28 PM
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The Lazy Dazy looks very realistic. My daughter made a horse head applique for 4 H that is very good. Had many different colors and fabrics in it. She gave it to me, and I will have to get her to show me how to post a photo. Be glad you are working with mainly black and white for the horse. I like the barn behind it, too, but that has to be something your customer would have to agree on.

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Toni Whitney does realistic horse quilts with batiks and fusible applique.

Go here for inspiration
http://www.toniwhitney.com/
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Old 07-03-2013, 08:42 AM
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Embroidery Library has some very realistic horse designs, and the paint is on sale now! You can change colors to suit your client's horse.

http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/Product...roductID=H4517
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Old 07-03-2013, 11:43 AM
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I am just finishing a quilt called Horsin Around by June Jaeger check it out for ideas
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Old 07-05-2013, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic View Post
Toni Whitney does realistic horse quilts with batiks and fusible applique.

Go here for inspiration
http://www.toniwhitney.com/
My horse quilt from Toni Whitney pattern (enlarged) twin size. Dogs from photos.
Attached Thumbnails qb.jpg   buster.jpg   high-fiber-017.jpg   retreat-005.jpg   ethel-012.jpg  


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Old 07-05-2013, 06:19 PM
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Wow great looking dog and horse!
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Old 07-06-2013, 03:40 PM
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Start off with a black horse shape and fill in with the different whites would be the easiest way.
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