Working on a collage of my dog

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12-03-2018, 05:26 AM

glassnquilts

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Working on a collage of my dog

I have been using Susan Carlson's method to collage this wall hanging of our black lab as a Christmas gift for my husband. I will probably use a dark red background. I would welcome any ideas or suggestions. I will be covering with mesh and blending some with thread painting.

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12-03-2018, 05:51 AM

Homespun

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Looks great so far...sorry, I have no suggestions.

12-03-2018, 05:52 AM

nativetexan

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Oh my, just keep going like you are doing. it looks great so far!!

12-03-2018, 06:40 AM

Sallybear6

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He/she is gorgeous!

12-03-2018, 06:46 AM

QuiltnNan

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wow, looks super. what color mesh will you use? and will that affect the red background?

12-03-2018, 07:26 AM

Daylesewblessed

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That looks wonderful! I am so impressed by your work and wish I had some of your talent.

The eyes on your dog are beautiful -- your husband is going to love it!

12-03-2018, 07:54 AM

Doggramma

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What a wonderful collage. The eyes are so real. The only thing I might change is to lighten up the area under the nose. I think a red background would be perfect.

12-03-2018, 08:06 AM

luvstoquilt301

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You really nailed those eyes. I think that is a very hard part of it.

12-03-2018, 08:23 AM

Mariposa

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Neat! Great use (and hunt) of the fabrics needed. The eyes really sparkle~

12-03-2018, 10:41 AM

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glassnquilts

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I have a fine black mesh. I only put it over my collage. I stitch around the edge then trim the mesh. It keeps all the edges down. It really doesn't change the color much but just softens the blends.