Running on the Beach

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Art Quilting: Pictorial Techniques »

Instructions

It seems best to work with a photo that is not too cluttered and with good contrasting elements.

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Outdoorsy

Materials

The inspiration for this project was a picture of my neice's husband and son running along the Lake Michigan shore last January. I used a variety of batik and hand painted fabric, with metallic thread as an accent.

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Apr 08, 2013

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Amazing work!

barb.alsk40780

Feb 26, 2013

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I think the spirit of the original photo really comes through in your quilt! I also love the way the border compliments the quilt.

ChristmasEv

Jan 20, 2013

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beautiful work...I hope to get started on the projects that were taught in the course...first to do the flower, then a picture of my husband walking on the beach in Florida...thank you for sharing your beach picture, you did a wonderful job.