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Phannie1 08-24-2011 01:33 PM

I think number 1. Maybe fade the photo a little more. That will be a great book.

MTS 08-24-2011 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by grammatjr
Do you think it does this on the back cover (page 2)? Or would you not even flip the book over, if the front cover was as shown?

I would put the back on the front. The photo/quilt/drawing lines all-in-one isn't doing it for me. It looks very Frankenstein-y to me.

I love the big blue quilt on the front, with a smaller inset of the photo. Maybe some of the diploma quilts on the back. Or flowers ;-) . Or some other motif.

I really think the quilt and photo will entice readers.
She's such a beautiful subject.

The only thing missing is the technique.
Make me buy the book (don't show me the cutting or anything else on the cover).

I'm going to be interested enough just from those 2 images.

It can't get easier.
I can see what I start with, and what I'm going to get.

You did people.
I immediately thought of flowers (when we have this conversation months ago).
You want to make it as universal as possible.

I don't think I'd (personally) do people.
But I love the idea of using the technique to create other images - whether they're flowers or landscapes or something else.
Show me some other options on the back.

grammatjr 08-24-2011 01:40 PM


Originally Posted by MTS

Originally Posted by grammatjr
Do you think it does this on the back cover (page 2)? Or would you not even flip the book over, if the front cover was as shown?

I would put the back on the front. The photo/quilt/drawing lines all-in-one isn't doing it for me. It looks very Frankenstein-y to me.

I love the big blue quilt on the front, with a smaller inset of the photo. Maybe some of the diploma quilts on the back. Or flowers ;-) . Or some other motif.

I really think the quilt and photo will entice readers.
She's such a beautiful subject.
The only thing missing is the technique.
Make me buy the book.

Oh, no! Not Frankenstein! :-P

Sigh, I was kinda liking the opaque lift away thing. Hmmm.. will have to think about this.

I could do a diploma quilt, a wedding quilt, a baby quilt and a puppy dog quilt on the back.

lots2do 08-24-2011 01:45 PM

This is really exciting. Please keep us posted on the process.

MTS 08-24-2011 01:47 PM

I'm thrilled you're doing this. I think it's a great techniquie.

I don't know who your publisher is but they should be advising you that you usually need to get signed releases to use comments made by other people.

I'll give you a blanket one no problem (I'm honored you chose mine) :mrgreen:. Nor, I'm sure, would anyone else have a problem.

But in the world of publishing - when done correctly and legally - you can't just take a person's written word - even if it's on a public forum with funky ID names -and just use it again elsewhere without permission.

I'm sure you've seen "reposted with permission" tags. Although, admittedly, rarely on this site. :roll:

CYT.
Cover your tuchis.

grammatjr 08-24-2011 01:51 PM

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Were you thiking something along this line?

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MTS 08-24-2011 01:53 PM


Originally Posted by grammatjr
Were you thiking something along this line?

Bigger quilt. The photo doesn't need to be close to the same size.
We'll get it.

grammatjr 08-24-2011 02:04 PM

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like this?

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MTS 08-24-2011 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by grammatjr
like this?

Why, yes, I do. :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Susie Quilter 08-24-2011 02:33 PM

Oh my....I like this one too.....lol

luckylindy333 08-24-2011 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by np3
#2

I didn't get it on #1. Got my light bulb moment with #2

same here- I want to make some!

wvdek 08-24-2011 03:13 PM

I liked number 2 then you put up #5. I vote 5.

dd 08-24-2011 03:58 PM

I like #6. I haven't seen this technique before and am intrigued. Let me know if you need volunteers for samples or when the book comes out where we can get it.

ghostrider 08-24-2011 04:08 PM

Suggestions only, not criticism...
You might reconsider the font size and weight, as well as all the wording used on the cover. As it is now, the title is the least significant thing on the cover when, in reality, it really should be the most. You want the title to be remembered so people can find it to buy it.

Right now it looks like a brochure or a class advertisement, not a book cover. I'd make the blue quilt the entire cover, no photo at all, and put the text (no box, just the letters) down in the bottom 25% where the child is looking. Put the double image, photo and quilt, on the back cover with a brief synopsis of what's inside.

Something like:
Stained Glass Portrait Quilts
from family photos to cherished quilts
by Trudy Rhoads
is all you really need to say on the cover.

malindaann 08-24-2011 04:30 PM

I like #2 -- you can see the different textures of the hair and dress and skin in both modes. Very cool by the way.

Quilt Girl 08-24-2011 04:44 PM

I think you need to have two small portraits. One in the upper left corner showing the portrait as it, then the next one in the right corner showing entire portrait as a stain glass portrait quilt.

Quilt Girl 08-24-2011 04:44 PM

I think you need to have two small portraits. One in the upper left corner showing the portrait as it, then the next one in the right corner showing entire portrait as a stain glass portrait quilt.

blueangel 08-24-2011 04:46 PM

I vote 3

hopetoquilt 08-24-2011 05:34 PM

#3!!!

Can you please notify us when the book is published. I would strongly consider purchase. Looks so cool.

Quilt Girl 08-24-2011 05:38 PM

cover #6 definitely. Great job...

nyelphaba 08-24-2011 06:03 PM

#3.

gigi4419 08-24-2011 06:06 PM

#2

sewwhat85 08-24-2011 06:12 PM

i like 3

Jennie and Me 08-24-2011 07:41 PM

6 definitely 6. It just makes you want to learn more...thus buy the book.

SnowQuilt 08-24-2011 07:59 PM

I like the 2nd one too. :) Can't wait to see the book when it comes out.

cheezythequiltmaker 08-25-2011 01:47 AM

I am a 6. But wrap the text so it fits intot he background and not bleeding onto the pictures. you have the space to do that.

I think it is important to show boththe before and after picture on the front cover. Other books that I have seen that use photos as sources all have the source photo and the resulting piece on the front.

Good luck and do let us know when it comes out!

Becks

allie1448 08-25-2011 02:23 AM

Number 2 until I saw number 3! great idea and cant wait to be able to buy it!

coachmatthewsvhs 08-25-2011 03:15 AM

I like the balance in #2

saraaev 08-25-2011 03:20 AM

No. 2... oops just saw the rest. Def. No 6. It's great and says it all ! Sara

leannadc 08-25-2011 03:23 AM

Number 2:)

QuiltingHaven 08-25-2011 03:26 AM

Definitely No 3 - shows exactly what the book is about. Let us know when and where it is published - haven't tried this technique and it looks like you have a great book that will help us newbies!!

Ellageo 08-25-2011 03:27 AM

#6 Now, I want to pick up the book & take it home!

QuiltingHaven 08-25-2011 03:27 AM

Oh the one with the overlay is even better....

19angel52 08-25-2011 03:27 AM


Originally Posted by grammatjr
I am working on writing a book of my Stained Glass Portraits, and over lunch time, was playing around with ideas for the cover.

Most of the text of "how to" is done, just need a little more detail here and there, and then I need create some generic patterns (which I may ask for volunteers to make up for me, to add pics to the book).

What do you think of this? And how does the title catch you?


Definitely cover #2!!

Kendallsmom 08-25-2011 03:27 AM

#3 and thanks alot!! Yet another thing I want to learn to do. So let me know when and where I can get this book. ;-)

brushandthimble 08-25-2011 03:29 AM

I also like #1 best; not sure why


Originally Posted by virtualbernie
I like the full face of #1 (probably because she is so pretty! :-) :-) ), but #2 shows more of an example of what the book is about.


QuiltingHaven 08-25-2011 03:30 AM

Wow, this is just like laying out our quilt patterns....we keep it a goin' until it is perfect....this one with the Small picture and then the Larger one of the Stained glass on the cover would catch your attention right on the shelf in the book store or at Amazon.

taciage 08-25-2011 03:31 AM

I agree that #3 best shows what the book is about. Looking forward to seeing it on the shelves!

Dolphyngyrl 08-25-2011 03:46 AM


Originally Posted by virtualbernie
I like the full face of #1 (probably because she is so pretty! :-) :-) ), but #2 shows more of an example of what the book is about.

I agree I like the full face, she is beautiful. It draws you in.

quilt crazee 08-25-2011 03:47 AM

def_#3!


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