Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Bailey Mosaic Portrait Quilt Post #3

This was what Bailey's quilt top looked like the last time I posted about it.
 
The next section is her moustache.  I needed to make sure that there was enough contrast between her moustache and her face and ears so that her ears were visible.
 So I chose to use fabric that had a reddish cast.
This was the result.
 (Keep in mind that this section has not been sewn together and that's why it looks oversized.)
 Although I liked the shape, it was just too dark.  Oy!
So I sucked it up andstarted over.
 This time I used fabric that was similar in value to the inset of her eyes.
Better.
 
Next step is the bottom quarter.

9 comments:

  1. not just better, much better! the do and redo is such an important part of the process. LOVING this quilt, I have 2 puppies (well full grown Bernese Mountain Dogs) with great coloring, I may have to follow your lead and make a mosaic

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  2. that looks gorgeous! worth the re-do

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  3. That really came out nicely, fun way to make a quilt from a photo.

    Debbie

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  4. I love the part with just her eyes, and her moustache is just so cute!

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  5. It's perfect. Your correction was dead-on. This is turning out GREAT!!!

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  6. Definitely worth the re-do. Its looking awesome.

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  7. It was well worth the trouble to do it again!
    It looks great!

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  8. PERFECT! such a pleasure seeing her come to life, right before our very eyes!! even her eyes look like they're filled with love - you have just nailed her expression & personality!!

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