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06-25-2008, 06:53 AM

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jamsbuying

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You might have a look at this Trapunto 101 example. It may give you ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_wgE74Mro4&feature=related

06-25-2008, 07:38 AM

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Butterflyspain

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Originally Posted by DA Mayer

I am putting a bird in the foreground and I want it to stand out. The objects in the back are lighter. The bird is a teal blue, would it look better outlined with a thin darker teal on the same side as the trees have shadowing? I also added some batting behind the bird so it is not as flat as the background. Thanks for your input.

It would be help if we could have a peek, its difficult to visualize it . How big is the bird?

Elle