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07-09-2018, 04:40 AM

#31

meanmom

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This is amazing. You have perfectly captured the personality of the dog. I have no suggestions of how to quilt it. I can never decide how to quilt my quilts. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I wouldn't add the tulle, I like how it looks without it.

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07-09-2018, 05:23 AM

#32

MaggieLou

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Beautiful job. He/she looks so lifelike.

07-09-2018, 05:40 AM

#33

sewnclog

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Oh you did an awesome job on that dog. The eyes grabbed me first thing; like it's looking right at you.

07-09-2018, 05:54 AM

#34

sewbizgirl

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Oh my gosh! Your doggie is fantastic! I have never attempted a collage, but the ones I've seen are usually highlighted with thread painting. You could do as much or as little as you want.

07-09-2018, 06:00 AM

#35

Geri B

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I missed following thus journey, but the end is gorgeous! Was this a pattern? Did you fuse down the pieces or top,sew down...dd did one of her weimeriners, using a pattern, sewing the pieces down...lots of work....but well worth it's!

07-09-2018, 06:52 AM

#36

klswift

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I would simply outline. Depending on the size of the head, you could outline the outer edge and echo stitch a bit inside the edge and then outline the nose, mouth and eyes. That should be more than adequate quilting and accentuate the head. As far as the 'wood', I would follow the grain lines on the wood and leave it at that.

07-09-2018, 06:53 AM

#37

Sneed

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It is a wonderful piece and I sure can identify with your quilting decisions. I would trace this and draw in thread painting lines to have a really clear idea of direction for all parts. Once you begin thread painting it is so easy to become confused as to "where next?" I would use several different black/ grey tones to paint with. The background... I agree with others that a vertical elongated stipple that isn't as dense to follow the grain. Good luck. I can't wait to see the finish. Your work is always great.