I am interested in creating a quilted wall hanging with a face on it ... don't know how to explain it any better. Do any of you create art projects like this? How did you get started? What type of books would you recommend? I would appreciate any help or suggestions ... I don't know where to start. Thanks.

The last issue of Quilting Arts had a really good article about it. I have never tried it, myself, but am thinking about it.

I like to look through google images... they have a LOT of art quilts :D So much inspiration, and ideas of how to make different aspects work :D:D:D

I would suggest you make a black and white copy of a photo so you can see the gray scale of a particular photo. You may want to just copy a face and enlarge it to a size thats workable. Use that as a guide for adding fabrics in different values in the areas that show from dark to light.
It's amazing once you use black and white it so much easier to get the shadows and shapes easier.
Use FM thread painting techinques for very fine lines using a dissappearing marker to help you stitch where you intend.
Many makers use raw edge fusible applique. making two copies one the use as the cutting guide/pattern the other as the final placement guide . Do note that cutting all at once typically will leave you confused as to what goes where . go slowly cutting /working on sections at a time.

Good suggestions ... thanks.

Portraits for Fabric Lovers by Marilyn Belford.
http://www.amazon.com/Portraits-Fabr...1304744&sr=1-1

just seen this book at the dollar tree tonite for a dollar. has 43 art quilts to make. paperback yes, but still anice book. I am not into art quilts though.

I'll make a trip to the Dollar Tree in my area to see if I can find that book. I also ordered the book that Dawn Marie mentioned. That should me a good start. I am also going to try the photo technique that Lois S mentioned. I have a photo of the figure I want to try. Thanks for the ideas.

If you can't find it let me know and I can buyone and ship to you if you wanted. They had two or three was all.

Thanks ... I'll let you know ... very kind of you to offer!