Need help with wallhanging - compostion question
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This is a wall hanging for my parents 40th anniversary. It is my first attempt at quilting; it is all hand sewn. The blocks and sashing are done. The black border still needs to be sewn on but I have layed it out to get an idea of what it will look like.
The silhoutte will be appliqued (fused) in the center. It is my parents walking on their wedding day.
Now for my questions:
1)Do you think I need to add any other elements to the top in black to help balance out the silhouette? If so, another applique or perhaps embroider their wedding date...
2)Or does the silhouette need to be bigger?
3) Black or red binding?
THANKS MUCH!
My mom is such a wonderful quilter it is so hard for me not to ask HER for advice!
The silhoutte will be appliqued (fused) in the center. It is my parents walking on their wedding day.
Now for my questions:
1)Do you think I need to add any other elements to the top in black to help balance out the silhouette? If so, another applique or perhaps embroider their wedding date...
2)Or does the silhouette need to be bigger?
3) Black or red binding?
THANKS MUCH!
My mom is such a wonderful quilter it is so hard for me not to ask HER for advice!
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I like it exactly like it is--with a black binding. Simpler is always better in my mind. Never liked clutter. :-) The way you have it keeps the focus on what's important. It looks like they're walking right into the quilt....
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I like it ... but.... what about a silhouette of Mom ( just her head in profile) today looking towards the center silhouette and one of your Dad looking back from the other end.
I do head silhouettes for decorations at the Kindergarten Grads and they are just so special.
I do head silhouettes for decorations at the Kindergarten Grads and they are just so special.
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