cabinfever

When I was at the Pacific International Quilt Festival, in Oct. 2010, I met the author of "Secrets of Digital Quilting: From Camera to Quilt: 8 Projects; 25 Techniques". I intend to get their book, if it's not at my local library. They displayed many quilts at their booth, most had a large center area photo all printed on one piece of fabric. They use a large format printer, and even are willing to print photos for others for some fee; haven't had time to look into it further. I wanted to do a high quality print of my grandma with siblings as young children in the early 1900's as the centerpiece; with their family farm as another photo.
Prices of "wide format" printers have come down a lot, many under $200, some as low as $125. Most print out @ maximum size of 13" x 19", but a few will print out from a roll, so would be longer than 19". That's pretty good for someone who doesn't want to put pieces together. I do not (yet) know whether you would need a certain ink for colorfastness...which may dictate which printer is best for a quilters applications.

This "barn quilt" has renewed my interest in preserving important photos in cloth; thanks <debcavan>, your story & quilt are inspirational. After my son graduates in a month & things slow down...I plan to learn more & give it a try.

ns

That is gorgeous! So real like, I see in my area.

emmah

Beautiful way of recording local history. I like the border a lot.
A few years ago my brother photographed a barn in my neighborhood and painted me a picture of it, and the same thing happened--within a year the barn was torn down. I am saddened when that happens. I understand that the cost of maintaining them is impossibly high. Just wish there was some other solution.

JenelTX

WOW!!!! Amazing! And the border is absolutely perfect. Really fabulous!

eashka

Be very proud! That is a God given talent. The old barns and large farm houses are almost non-existent any more and that is so sad. I am thankful that I lived in that era and have such fond memories. Thank you for bringing it to life for us!

TacoMama

This is a really neat quilt. I love old barns and have several pictures of them. May have to try one of these.

psychonurse

This is beautiful. what a great job with such detail. I am awestruck.