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#11
I'm thinking it's Danny Amazonas! I just discovered his work the night before last and spent the rest of the night dreaming about doing these portraits! I hope the link works...
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on the same vein - you could also use a varigated thread for the satin stitch - make sure the colors, which coordinate with your fabrics, change in a random pattern so that you keep with the blended theme. If you use one with a regular, or non-random pattern, it will stick out almost as much as a solid fabric.
#14
on the same vein - you could also use a varigated thread for the satin stitch - make sure the colors, which coordinate with your fabrics, change in a random pattern so that you keep with the blended theme. If you use one with a regular, or non-random pattern, it will stick out almost as much as a solid fabric.
Watson
#15
well you aren't wanting a blended effect. you want stained glass effect. you could get some black bias binding instead. making sure you put short pieces where a longer piece will go over the ends. but most doable. Good luck!
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Watson--check out Danny Amazonas' work on Pinterest--think that is similar to what the LQS lady was suggesting
#20
So, I slapped together a rough sample in order to try out my original idea of sewing all the seams with a satin stitch.
I don't think I like it. It looks too...mechanical...to me. The original looks soft (IMO) and I don't want to ruin that look.
I'll attach the sample and what the wall hanging looks like right now and you all can give me opinions, if you would. Do you like the satin stitching to give it a sort of stained glass look? Or????
[ATTACH=CONFIG]563426[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]563427[/ATTACH]
I have looked at the various artists suggested and all do beautiful work, and I have ordered Susan Carlson's book.
Any suggestions appreciated, as always.
Watson
I don't think I like it. It looks too...mechanical...to me. The original looks soft (IMO) and I don't want to ruin that look.
I'll attach the sample and what the wall hanging looks like right now and you all can give me opinions, if you would. Do you like the satin stitching to give it a sort of stained glass look? Or????
[ATTACH=CONFIG]563426[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]563427[/ATTACH]
I have looked at the various artists suggested and all do beautiful work, and I have ordered Susan Carlson's book.
Any suggestions appreciated, as always.
Watson
Last edited by Watson; 12-10-2016 at 01:35 PM.
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