I need help!!!!
07-16-2011, 02:22 PM
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I certainly will. I'm working on it today!! Lots to be done to make it come out just right!. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I needed it. I was beginning to think I had bit off more than I could chew.
07-16-2011, 02:28 PM
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I guess I'm the odd woman out... I want to see faces. I would go with different colors, but I think I want to see eyes, nose and a mouth. A little shading in the cheek bones. If it's not in your repertoire, then I would take the entire set of that applique, (maybe after you stitch some detail into the pants and jacket or you take it just the way it is with the picture) to someone artistic and ask them to insert the details into the faces, jackets, shading on the pants etc. Why stop at almost. Get some help and make it as close to your vision as possible even if you need a little help. But, that's just my humble opinion.
07-16-2011, 02:33 PM
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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.
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.
Leesa, I totally agree. This would make the tribute complete for all races serving in the branches. Love your idea is it for someone special???
07-16-2011, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
I hope I can accomplish what I envision for it. And I'm still trying to find the perfect flowers and fern leaves for the wreath. I've got ferns in a light shade but none the color they should be. I may have to get some green fabric paint and do a little shadeing. so far, this has been a fun project, even though a little stressful. Thanks for the comments. So far, looks like the faces may be blank. But I might swap for a blender if I can find the right shade.
07-16-2011, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
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!
I'd check the doll making costume sites for these unless you have a doll shop near by. Embroidery would also work well if your good at minature detail. I think my ole' fingers would bock.LOL
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