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Quilting: Boy in the Tall Grass
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Boy in the Tall Grass

Boy in the Tall Grass

Boy in the Tall Grass

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Instructions

Try using specialty stitching for the background. I thought the background would be too busy if I stitched all the strands of grass. Instead I found I had a specialty stitch that had the look I was going for!

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Cute


Materials

Fabric, Thread, Interfacing, Fusible Fleece, Colored Pencil, Acrylic Fabric Medium, White Paint

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Lola Jenkins on craftsy.com
Lola Jenkins
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This piece is so special. It just draws you into it. You have the gift of artistry that should be used more and more to spread into the world. This piece just speaks to me. I love it. Everything you have done was perfect......just perfect.
MomGrandma on craftsy.com
Jan 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Enchanting, you totally nailed the little guy. It's all about the essence of the original, not putting in every last detail. Congratulations!
gynconnie on craftsy.com
Jan 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful! You really captured the essence of the original photo . Love your use of the "grass" stitch.
tbetterman on craftsy.com
Jan 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is a great representation of the picture. I really like your stitch choice to represent the grass and foliage. Well done!