Doggramma

I have a 4 day class coming up. It's taking a photo, blowing it up, then making an applique pictoral quilt. Humans are not recommended as a subject. And it's also supposed to be a photo of something as opposed to a scene. I have 1000's of photos but nothing is jumping out and saying "pick me!" I love birds. Is it ok if I chose a photo from the internet if it doesn't have someone's name (copyright) on it? Or should I chase down some friend's photo?? Thank you in advance!

Billi

If they do not have the watermark and you are net selling your creation you can copy it.

Doggramma

Thank you Billi! That's what I thought

Tartan

You can combine a couple of your photos. If you have a nice main subject, you can find a background you like better. David sometimes changes from the original photo. Take a look at his website and look through the photos of quilts done by his students to get some ideas. It is http://www.davidtaylorquilts.com
You are going to have a wonderful time and he is a great teacher.

Doggramma

That's a good idea TARTAN. Thanks!

ube quilting

I have seen several of his quilts at shows and love them. What a talent! You can use a picture of anything, a bird would be a great choice, just make it a picture that you really like ( look at your avatar picture) so you will enjoy transforming it into a new medium. it might be a good idea to take several photos with you and have help picking the best one. I am just a bit jealous that you are lucky to be in this class. I would love it. Have fun.
peace

Maureen NJ

I recently was looking at a philonopsus orchid I had and thought I'd love to try appliquéing it someday. I want to do the flower real big. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture and the flowers died. I have another bud just coming out so someday... By the way, I had the orchid flower in bloom for an unbelievable 6 months!! That has to be a record!

QuiltNama

What about your two little dogs that are your side picture...they are so darn cute and I think they would make really nice quilt. JMHO

Scissor Queen

Just because a picture doesn't have a name on it doesn't mean it's not copyrighted.