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number 2 here and the title is great
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number 2 here and the title is great
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# 3
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I like this one the best, but think it would be more eye catching to show the entire image with a small photo in a corner. Looks like an interesting book.
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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? |
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? |
I like number 3 but then i'd like to see a completely different finished quilt in the lower right or left corner or a series of finished quilts along the bottom?
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Originally Posted by eltakay
Hi Trudy,
I sent you a PM a short time ago. I was so intrigued when I first saw your technique that I jumped on downloading the file you provided. Now my first attempt is almost completed except for the final edge trim and finishing. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Today I caught this thread about cover ideas for your proposed book. Having just done the technique my preference is definitely #2, with #5 for the back cover. I agree that the text should be wrapped and not overlay the images. As for using the term Portraits, my feeling is it makes a great first impression. The fact that subjects other than people can be done this way could be conveyed in a tag line on either, or both, the front and back. Include a small graphic of a landscape or still life, with an offset of the fabric image on the back cover to further illustrate the point. Thanks again for devising this unique process. EK White Mountains of Arizona |
Originally Posted by wildyard
Sorry, I probably should have PM'd you about the pics rather than posting them on your book cover thread. I just got carried away and not thinking so well as I am wading thru the fibro fog today.
Please excuse my bad manners. Hugs and smiles!! |
I like number one.
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by grammatjr
Of course I will sell on the board - you all are ALWAYS so helpful! I will post a note at the end of this thread directing you to the Classifieds once it is ready.
Classifieds is not intended to be a store, it's meant to be a thrift shop...as Patrice is so fond of reminding us. ;) So, NO, it will not be posted in the classifieds, you are right, I do not want to sell it at 40% off immediately. So, I will post a note (need research correct spot to post), that says it is ready. I have just redone my blog page to allow for this new info. Right now it basically says nothing! :thumbdown: But, I have set up pages to put the info when it is ready. So, become an email follower, and you will know when info is posted. |
Maybe Links and Resources would be better ?
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Originally Posted by grammatjr
So, I will post a note (need research correct spot to post), that says it is ready. I have just redone my blog page to allow for this new info. Right now it basically says nothing! :thumbdown: But, I have set up pages to put the info when it is ready. So, become an email follower, and you will know when info is posted.
ps if you want those contract outlines, just PM me your address so I can mail them (scanner is still down). |
Ok, I took Friday off, and wow - you all were so chatty. I have caught up to all the comments. And I will now work on the PM - there are 2 dozen! Wow.
Over the weekend, I thought the name of the technique, and title of the book should be "Cut Work Portraits and other art quilts" - what do you think? |
I think cut work is a perfect name for this technique!
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Originally Posted by grammatjr
Originally Posted by eltakay
Hi Trudy,
I sent you a PM a short time ago. I was so intrigued when I first saw your technique that I jumped on downloading the file you provided. Now my first attempt is almost completed except for the final edge trim and finishing. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Thanks again for devising this unique process. EK White Mountains of Arizona http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-148172-1.htm |
I just saw #3 and that is my choice. Very eyecatching. Sue
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I had a chance to actually see a layout this weekend. Up till now I had been working mainly on text and patterns, but not really tried to lay it out.
Just to create the templates, I quick typed an Intro. There are bunches of typos, and I didn't have everyone's name at home with me so, it is not really accurate, but gave me an idea of the "look". What do you think? |
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I have created an even simpler way to create the patterns, so decided to try it out with my 6 year old granddaughter. That was a hoot!
She did really well - until she decided to do her own thing, and then got bored and didn't finish! :-P Anyway, she didn't understand the concept of angle perception, so free hand drew another ear to match the first one (not quite in the same place, but really pretty good) - her ear really is sort of hidden behind her cheek in the photo. Also, she didn't like her hair, so started drawing her own style, then got bored and quit, so she is bald on one side. She hurried too much, and so the lines aren't exactly where they should be, so shapes are a little off too. But, all that aside, I think she did pretty good. original pic [ATTACH=CONFIG]252505[/ATTACH] Emy [ATTACH=CONFIG]252506[/ATTACH] |
A prodigy.
A GORGEOUS prodigy. |
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lol she certainly did better than I am doing. Why don't my outlines look like my grandchildren to me? I see the likenesses in all the other photos and outlines, just not in my own. What am I doing wrong?
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Originally Posted by wildyard
lol she certainly did better than I am doing. Why don't my outlines look like my grandchildren to me? I see the likenesses in all the other photos and outlines, just not in my own. What am I doing wrong?
BTW - beautiful little girl! |
I think you are doing a great job, really anxious to see your book come out. I am sure it will be a big success.
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Originally Posted by wildyard
lol she certainly did better than I am doing. Why don't my outlines look like my grandchildren to me? I see the likenesses in all the other photos and outlines, just not in my own. What am I doing wrong?
A much thinner line would make reproducing the eyes more accurate and the upper eyelid is needed. Her real brows are almost invisible. I'm not sure how one would show them in this technique. Try a few very thin lines for the inner brows and just some wisps for the rest. She is so beautiful, I can see how you would want to do her portrait. |
Thank you so much for your help Green Heron. I may revert to doing the flowers, LOL.
I have a picture of a green heron on my livingroom wall that my son photographed then had printed on canvas to look like a painting for me because I loved his photo so much! |
Originally Posted by wildyard
Thank you so much for your help Green Heron. I may revert to doing the flowers, LOL.
I have a picture of a green heron on my livingroom wall that my son photographed then had printed on canvas to look like a painting for me because I loved his photo so much! |
# 2 is perfect. Don't like #1 or #3.
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Oh I am so enjoying this thread!!!!
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Originally Posted by Maggie_Sue
Oh I am so enjoying this thread!!!!
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Originally Posted by Annie68
I like #1, and the title is just right.
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We are patiently waiting for our new technique for changing our photos to outlines. :D
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