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Old 07-15-2011, 04:22 AM
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Okay. I've had this Memorial Quilt stuck in my head for a while now and it needs to come out!! I'm getting headaches from trying to figure out what I should do about these faces!! I'm no good with faces!! Sould I just leave them blank or embrodiery or use a little fabric paint and paint them? What would you suggest? Please remember that this is a WIP and is no where near being finished. I'll also attach the photo that inspired me. Or if you think its hopeless and I should just chunk the whole thing.... tell me that too.
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:23 AM
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Leave them blank. let the viewer envision there own loved ones face there. Great start BTW.
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:24 AM
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I agree- and that's so nice!! Keep us posted :)
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:25 AM
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Nice idea.

The only suggestion I have for the faces - maybe use different shades of skin colors to suggest all the nationalities/races that serve in our armed forces.
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kwhite
Leave them blank. let the viewer envision there own loved ones face there. Great start BTW.
I totally agree.
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:44 AM
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I agree with the above, if you leave them as is any family can think of the people as their loved ones.
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:52 AM
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Ditto!!!
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Old 07-15-2011, 04:56 AM
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I agree too
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Leave them blank. let the viewer envision there own loved ones face there. Great start BTW.
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Old 07-15-2011, 05:02 AM
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great project, when i looked at it i didn't even look at the faces!
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Originally Posted by kwhite
Leave them blank. let the viewer envision there own loved ones face there. Great start BTW.
I agree. Very nice tribute.
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