I’m working on a new portrait quilt. Tom and Kalina are getting married later in July, and I’m making a quilt portrait for them. The quilt will be based on one of their engagement photos. Kalina said she liked the idea of surrealistic colors, so we talked about what their favorite (and least favorite) colors are. Here are some of the colors I’m considering for the quilt. With surrealistic colors, it’s very important to ensure the values are correct, and it’s difficult (at least I find it is) to judge values when looking at colors. So after arranging the fabric swatches by value as best I can, I take a photo and convert it to black & white, to confirm the fabrics are correctly sorted by value.
Then, I selected fabrics for Kalina. (I’m just going to show the portrait in black & white for now. Kalina knows which photo I’m using, but the actually colors I’ve selected will be a surprise. I’ll post a color version of the finished quilt after the wedding.) Here is what it looks like right now, with Kalina composed in fabric, and the photo of Tom. I’m thinking the lightest fabric I used on Kalina’s face might be too light – any thoughts? I’ll contemplate that while I select fabrics for Tom.
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I do agree that the light fabric on Kalina is too light. But I can’t wait to see the finished quilt! It will be awesome as usual!
it is looking amazing! Yes, when I squint at it, I would saw that it is just a shade too light – not far off when compared to the picture though
Yes,Terry, I think it is a tad too light. The rest of her is great, however.
As others have said, perhaps a degree too light, but my goodness, what an awesome project this will be! Can’t wait to see it finished! What a wonderful gift!
Just a little too light I agree. Wonderful portrait photo to work with. Can’t wait to see the finished quilt!
I agree with everyone else – it’s a bit too light. But the whole thing is amazing! Whoop whoop!!