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Reb 07-12-2013 12:55 AM
Originally Posted by Tracy Delegal (Post 6172768)
A friend of mine had said it was a shame to cut off the leaf and part of the flower, but after looking at it, the framing border would have to be half an inch or less and not the green I had planned on.
Take a look back at your original photo you were trying to capture the essence of. Every side of the photo is cut off. I can understand more and more your dilemma. The more I see your piece, if I had made this as you did, I'd be real skeptical about what to do next. But, looking over the steps you have taken so far, take a break. Your own inspiration will come. You've gotten some great input. Next it's a leap of faith in yourself. I like petthefabric's suggestion of photos. It is what you originally started out with and it lets you see a similar perspective.

Tracy Delegal 07-12-2013 04:29 AM
You hit it right on the head Reb! And thinking about it at 1:00 a.m. in the morning is all the more to be undecided. You and PTF are right, it is now my decision as to where to go from here.

Special thanks to everyone that gave me suggestions! It is time to hit the rack.

applique 07-12-2013 04:26 PM
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Some art quilts spill into the borders or even off the quilt.

Tracy Delegal 07-12-2013 04:40 PM
Cool! Are those yours Debbie?

Yes, I have seen off the border and off the quilt ones. It was (and still is) a lot to learn for me. But, to see our members art quilts would be great! Feel free to share your experiences and pics of your work right here in this thread! I could us all the help and suggestions I can get!

Tracy Delegal 07-12-2013 04:42 PM
My husband, the Boss, just said the bear scared him! LOL

applique 07-13-2013 05:31 AM
Originally Posted by Tracy Delegal (Post 6174091)
My husband, the Boss, just said the bear scared him! LOL
It's a guy quilt made for a challenge from specific fabrics. I painted some of them used on the bear. I think you can see it on the tongue. This was made from a wood carving pattern and turned out to be a few inches too long for the required size. That's why his chin hangs over the binding!

Tracy Delegal 07-13-2013 02:47 PM
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I really like the bear Debbie!

I have up my design wall. YAY! And I have two borders to choose from. I still have to find my white material for the larger border. So, tell me which border you like. The purple or the green?

petthefabric 07-13-2013 04:06 PM
green.....

applique 07-14-2013 05:01 AM
Originally Posted by Tracy Delegal (Post 6175702)
I really like the bear Debbie!

I have up my design wall. YAY! And I have two borders to choose from. I still have to find my white material for the larger border. So, tell me which border you like. The purple or the green?
I like the purple because it is darker and acts like a frame to stop the center and frame it! Just more dramatic in my opinion. I'm not even sure you need the white with this.

Tracy Delegal 07-14-2013 05:55 AM
Thanks for responding PTF!

Originally Posted by applique (Post 6176538)
I like the purple because it is darker and acts like a frame to stop the center and frame it! Just more dramatic in my opinion. I'm not even sure you need the white with this.
No outer border? Or use just the 1/2 inch binding and stop? Or go out another 3 inches with the color and stop?
Never thought to end with the color I choose, but that will eliminate more decisions! LOL


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