Fabric Photo Play: Love to Quilt Series

Here's a great way to create applique patterns from photos. It's like transforming your sewing room into a darkroom. You won't believe how realistic-looking this technique will make your fabric images. Even quilters with no art training can expect to have success, and the photos of student quilts prove that everybody can. Learn what to look for in a photo and how to get a good photograph to use for a fabric portrait. Detailed instructions tell how to make a pattern from a photograph. There's even a section on using photo editing software to create a pattern. These fun portrait wallhangings and projects make beautiful artwork for the home and delightful gifts for friends and family.