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WIP update: my Sunshine & Sunflowers challenge

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kratersge

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Mar 11, 2007, 8:27:38 PM3/11/07
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I don't know if I'll make it by the challenge deadline; I think it's
supposed to be the first of may; but I'm making steady progress:

http://thumb7.webshots.net/t/57/657/9/85/46/2544985460049789727UJCiLv_th.jpg

Some parts are better than others. I think the face is perfect;
although I might re-highlight her right cheek with a paler fabric.
The ghosted sunflower in the dark brown looks good. The fingers are
impossible; I'm hoping they show up ok once the edges are all needle-
turned to the background. I used a greener water color once I got
going; I need to replace those blue snippets sewn to the edges of her
body.

And my Mom? She *still* can't see it. Says it looks like a dog with
floppy ears. Oh well.

susan kraterfield
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kratersge

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Mar 11, 2007, 8:31:30 PM3/11/07
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On Mar 11, 7:27 pm, "kratersge" <krater...@cox.net> wrote:
> I don't know if I'll make it by the challenge deadline; I think it's
> supposed to be the first of may; but I'm making steady progress:
>
> http://thumb7.webshots.net/t/57/657/9/85/46/2544985460049789727UJCiLv...
>

Try this link; the other was a teensy thumbnail
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2544985460049789727UJCiLv

KJ

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Mar 11, 2007, 8:55:15 PM3/11/07
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Wow! You have made incredible progress. Reproducing the picture is
great....but ghosting the sunflower? Outstanding! I'm in awe!

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mary

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Mar 11, 2007, 9:20:29 PM3/11/07
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Anne Rogers

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Mar 11, 2007, 11:25:30 PM3/11/07
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> Try this link; the other was a teensy thumbnail
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2544985460049789727UJCiLv

how on earth do you go about doing something like that? I'm amazed.

Anne


Patti

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Mar 12, 2007, 3:55:48 AM3/12/07
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That is magnificent, Susan.
I could never contemplate doing anything like that - it is wonderful.
You are really brave to attempt it, and you must feel good that it is
coming out so beautifully.
(Actually, the thumbnail was great for disguising the fact that it is
all small pieces! Try that with your Mum >g<)
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Jessamy

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Mar 12, 2007, 5:06:31 AM3/12/07
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WOW!!

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Estelle Gallagher

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Mar 12, 2007, 7:52:16 AM3/12/07
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That is just magnificent! Wonderful ,marvellous!
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Musicmaker

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Mar 12, 2007, 9:29:11 AM3/12/07
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That's amazing. Is there a particular quilt artist that has inspired
you, or a book, or is this something you've figured out all on your
own? I've always wanted to do something like that but don't really
know how to even begin! Musicmaker

L

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Mar 12, 2007, 1:55:43 PM3/12/07
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"kratersge" <krat...@cox.net> wrote in message
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> On Mar 11, 7:27 pm, "kratersge" <krater...@cox.net> wrote:
>> I don't know if I'll make it by the challenge deadline; I think it's
>> supposed to be the first of may; but I'm making steady progress:
>>
>> http://thumb7.webshots.net/t/57/657/9/85/46/2544985460049789727UJCiLv...
>>
>
> Try this link; the other was a teensy thumbnail
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2544985460049789727UJCiLv
>
Wow!

I too, am awed.. and more than a little curious as to just how you did that!
There is a picture I have that I've always wanted to do that too, but I
never did figure it out or find just the right resource.

Your work is beautiful.


Judy

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Mar 12, 2007, 1:43:23 PM3/12/07
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That's un-bee-lee-vable! You are one talented gal! Don't think I'd ever be
brave enough to start something like that. You GO-Girl!
ME-Judy


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Sandy

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Mar 12, 2007, 4:33:56 PM3/12/07
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Ooooh, that's amazing, Susan! :)

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Donna in NE La.

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Mar 12, 2007, 8:09:19 PM3/12/07
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That is really awesome!!!

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On Mar 12, 12:55 pm, "L" <lisaanne_quiltshatess...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I too, am awed.. and more than a little curious as to just how you did that!
> There is a picture I have that I've always wanted to do that too, but I
> never did figure it out or find just the right resource.
>

I posted how it did it back when I started; here's re-cap..

(tedious trial & errors steps snipped)

I manipulated the picture with Adobe Photo Elements using the "Cutout"
tool with a "levels" adjustment of 5, which gave me exactly 5
gradations of darkness. The image is still very faithful to my
beautiful little girl, quite practical for hand applique, and I still
can add a level at the top & bottom for the lightest/darkest the ghost
layer. If you wanted to do fusible raw-edge; you could use more
levels and more intricate edges; but for this needleturn and *this*
photo, 5 seems to be just fine.

This was the key -- I didn't have to figure out how to abtract all the
gradual shadings into different "value" levels I could sew-- the Photo
Elements did it for me.

Then I put the picture in Printmaster and made it 3x3 pieces of paper
big; and printed it on 9 sheets.

I transferred it with a Sharpie on clear plastic. I used report
covers & sheet protectors cause they were stiffer than overhead
projector sheets I had. Then I use the clear pattern with a light
box to mark the fabric; and then use it on top of the fabric to get
the placement perfect for needleturn.

Carolyn McCarty

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Mar 13, 2007, 7:46:08 AM3/13/07
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That is going to be an outstanding quilt! Can't wait to see the finished
product.

BTW, it doesn't look anything like a dog with floppy ears to me!

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If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. --Carolyn McCarty

If at first you don't succeed, switch to power tools. --Red Green
If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer. --Carolyn McCarty

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KJ

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Mar 13, 2007, 10:05:09 AM3/13/07
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Wow! Even the instructions are a bit too complicated for me. I'll just
wait and applaud the finished project. It's outstanding Sue!

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Nancy in NS

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Mar 13, 2007, 11:00:21 AM3/13/07
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On 11 Mar 2007 17:27:38 -0700, "kratersge"
<krat...@cox.net> wrote:

>
>I don't know if I'll make it by the challenge deadline; I think it's
>supposed to be the first of may; but I'm making steady progress:

This is simply brilliant! Really amazing work. Can't wait
to see it finished. :)

Nancy in NS
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Gen

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Mar 13, 2007, 12:25:21 PM3/13/07
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Super. You do great work.
Gen

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kratersge

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On Mar 12, 12:55 pm, "L" <lisaanne_quiltshatess...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I too, am awed.. and more than a little curious as to just how you did that!
> There is a picture I have that I've always wanted to do that too, but I
> never did figure it out or find just the right resource.
>
>

I posted how it did it back when I started; here's re-cap..

(tedious trial & errors steps snipped)

I manipulated the picture with Adobe Photo Elements using the "Cutout"
tool with a "levels" adjustment of 5, which gave me exactly 5
gradations of darkness. The image is still very faithful to my
beautiful little girl, quite practical for hand applique, and I still
can add a level at the top & bottom for the lightest/darkest the ghost
layer. If you wanted to do fusible raw-edge; you could use more
levels and more intricate edges; but for this needleturn and *this*
photo, 5 seems to be just fine.

This was the key -- I didn't have to figure out how to abtract all the
gradual shadings into different "value" levels I could sew-- the Photo
Elements did it for me.

Then I put the picture in Printmaster and made it 3x3 pieces of paper
big; and printed it on 9 sheets.

I transferred it with a Sharpie on clear plastic. I used report
covers & sheet protectors cause they were stiffer than overhead
projector sheets I had. Then I use the clear pattern with a light
box to mark the fabric; and then use it on top of the fabric to get
the placement perfect for needleturn.

susan kraterfield
see my quilts: members.cox.net/kratersge


TerriLee in WA

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Mar 15, 2007, 6:23:42 PM3/15/07
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Oh, my gosh!! That is truly incredible. What a wonderful work of art.
Nicely done, Susan!
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