DA Mayer

http://www.softexpressions.com/softw...oks/4L0635.php

this is the book I have.

UglyCook

You are talking about fabric and thread "painting" aren't you? Or are you going to do it in little squares?

DA Mayer

http://www.hamiltonbook.com/hamilton...oducts/1682342
another book

Chele

A bunch of us were inspired by another blogger to create portraits. There are some interesting techniques and adaptations. Here's the original post and you can click at the bottom for newer posts: http://www.15minutesplay.com/2010/04/come-play.html

sandiphi

Marilyn Belford teaches this technique on Quilt University. She is a fantastic teacher and the classes are online and relatively inexpensive.

I made one of my MIL.

www.quiltuniversity.com

MadQuilter

If you don't want "hard" edges, I agree with amma. Do raw edge applique and add shading with thread play.

justwannaquilt

I found these videos a while back about using applique and fusible to make a photo quilt.

http://www.hgtv.com/video/lion-appli...deo/index.html
http://www.hgtv.com/video/lion-appli...deo/index.html
http://www.hgtv.com/video/lion-appli...deo/index.html

They use an animal photo but the same concept would work for any photo!

Beautiful picture by the way! I am sure it will make a stunning quilt.

DA Mayer

These also offer step by step printed instruction, just click on menu in thhe lower right corner and step by step should show up, make sure pop up blocker is off and you should be able to get the instructions for later reference. great site

nativetexan

and keepsakequilting.com sells skin shades fabrics.

mizmarymac

I haven't tried this but heres a website someone give me.

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2...t-pattern.html