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    Forum: Pictures
    09-02-2011, 10:37 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    That's the beauty of this technique -- no design...

    That's the beauty of this technique -- no design stitching is needed -- it's not really a quilt. And I think the new name Trudy has chosen is spot-on perfect - Cut Work it is!

    Back to your...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-29-2011, 04:05 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    Trudy, thanks for saying such nice things. That...

    Trudy, thanks for saying such nice things. That sure is 'high compliment' to me.

    And now you know your fan base is increasing with even more people waiting anxiously for your book to go to...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-29-2011, 01:01 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    Kappy, this is not hard to do ...and that's the...

    Kappy, this is not hard to do ...and that's the truth!!!

    With the technologies available today there's more than one way to get from a photo to a project pattern. Trudy's methods become important...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-28-2011, 11:06 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    Just do it! It really is fun, too. As I wrote...

    Just do it! It really is fun, too. As I wrote in an earlier post, it just takes some fabric and a little time... Think positive!

    No matter what, you will learn from the experience.

    EK
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2011, 07:08 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 9,350
    Posted By eltakay

    I agree with the other customers of J Hittles --...

    I agree with the other customers of J Hittles -- very large selection of product types from dozens of different makers, excellent pricing, reasonable shipping, and orders arrived fairly quick.
    ...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-28-2011, 06:46 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    The first photo was taken before the 'highlights'...

    The first photo was taken before the 'highlights' were added to the eyes. That tiny detail does a lot to liven up a face.

    Thanks for the nice comments, too. I hope you enjoy the project as...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-27-2011, 03:52 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    I've heard it said more than once... "It's only...

    I've heard it said more than once... "It's only fabric, plus a little time and effort..."

    Start off with a simple design -- it doesn't have to be big. Any attempt will provide a degree of...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-27-2011, 03:03 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    To be totally honest, I should share what led to...

    To be totally honest, I should share what led to this project getting done.

    Colin is the older brother of Molly. I began making a Pixel Quilt of her a couple of years ago using a photo that was...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-27-2011, 12:54 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    I felt the same way about the smile, Kathryn. ...

    I felt the same way about the smile, Kathryn. But, when I drew it that way he started looking kinda' like the Joker from Batman! With no training in art I just resort to 'trial and error' and it...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-27-2011, 12:16 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    Thank you, Tinker. Yes, Trudy is a QB member...

    Thank you, Tinker.

    Yes, Trudy is a QB member -- her user name is grammatjr. She's posted a few threads with examples of her technique and is planning to publish a book of instruction.

    Here's...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-27-2011, 12:00 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,894
    Posted By eltakay

    I was so intrigued with the technique Trudy...

    I was so intrigued with the technique Trudy developed I just had to attempt it with a picture of my grandson taken about 3 years ago.

    My first result turned out pretty well even though that...
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2011, 03:27 PM
    Replies: 271
    Views: 22,787
    Posted By eltakay

    Hi Trudy, I sent you a PM a short time ago. ...

    Hi Trudy,

    I sent you a PM a short time ago. I was so intrigued when I first saw your technique that I jumped on downloading the file you provided. Now my first attempt is almost completed except...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-01-2011, 01:58 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 10,666
    Posted By eltakay

    As an Arizona resident for over 6 decades, I...

    As an Arizona resident for over 6 decades, I concur -- it is a cacti, and although it looks quite spectacular, it isn't a Saguaro.

    True Saguaros are very slow growing -- a ten year old plant...
    Forum: Main
    07-17-2011, 06:09 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 39,149
    Posted By eltakay

    Faultless Magic Sizing in a spray can - not the...

    Faultless Magic Sizing in a spray can - not the starch, the fabric finish. It's economical, has a pleasant fragrance, and works for me every time.
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