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07-15-2011, 04:42 PM

#41

valsma

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

Nice idea.

The only suggestion I have for the faces - maybe use different shades of skin colors to suggest all the nationalities/races that serve in our armed forces.

I agree, leave the faces blank and like suggested maybe use different shade of fabric to represent the diversity of our military personel.

I have to say what a beautiful quilt this is going to be when it is finished. What an tribute to pay to those who gave the ultimate to this country.

07-15-2011, 05:00 PM

#42

#1piecemaker

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Originally Posted by TanyaL

I would take fabric paint and shade the red stripes so that the casket flag has more definition and shape, so that you can see where the bend is in the drape and where is falls to hang down. I would leave the faces blank but I would shade the necks so that the necks and faces are not the same shade of color. What are you going to use for the uniform buttons? I think this has the potential of being a quilt show winner!

Actually I found some very small gold buttons that have what looks like an anchor on them that I think are going to be beautiful!! When my DH saw them, he said, "What did you buy those for?" I just said, You'll see. Then when I laid my quilt out in the floor, He said," Oh!! I see now! So, I think they will work just fine. Now I just need to find some small sargeants stripes to go on the uniform sleeves. I may have to drag out the embrodiery!!

07-15-2011, 06:38 PM

#43

alikat110

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Leave the faces blank....awesome wip!!!

07-16-2011, 03:09 AM

#44

didi

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Leave them blank

07-16-2011, 04:01 AM

#45

granmalovesyou

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Leave them blank.It's a beautiful quilt,hope to see finished photos.

07-16-2011, 04:21 AM

#46

sc-sunshine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Nice idea.

The only suggestion I have for the faces - maybe use different shades of skin colors to suggest all the nationalities/races that serve in our armed forces.

i agree
:thumbup:

07-16-2011, 04:59 AM

#47

Homespun

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Originally Posted by kwhite

Leave them blank. let the viewer envision there own loved ones face there. Great start BTW.

I agree.

07-16-2011, 05:13 AM

#48

Miss Ruthie

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Originally Posted by sc-sunshine

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Nice idea.

The only suggestion I have for the faces - maybe use different shades of skin colors to suggest all the nationalities/races that serve in our armed forces.

i agree
:thumbup:

Yes...I agree this is the better idea.....and a great quilt.