Pet Portrait Memory Quilts Workshop
Most of us treat our pets like a member of the family so why not immortalize your favorite pal with a custom pet portrait quilt? Join award-winning fiber artist Lea McComas in this 6-lesson online workshop as she shows you how to bring your favorite pet photos to life using her fused raw-edge appliqué technique!
Lea takes you from start to finish with insight that will ensure your success creating a one-of-a-kind pet portrait quilt.
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Learn to choose the best pet photo, then edit the image in Photoshop
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Make smart decisions about color and design with Lea’s expert guidance
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Complete a line drawing to use as a pattern for your quilt
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Select fabrics for the portrait
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Create fusible appliqué pieces unique to your pet portrait
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Assemble, quilt, and finish the edges.
Skills you will walk away with in this workshop:
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Better photo identification for project success
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Photo manipulation skills using Photoshop Elements software
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Better understanding of the importance of color in your quilt
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How to create a pattern from your photo
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Choosing the best fabrics for your photo
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Using fusible web
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Better thread education
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Quilt assembly tips
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Stitching options
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Binding vs Art Facing
Click here to register for Pet Portrait Memory Quilts with Lea McComas today! The workshop starts on 3/7/2023 and ends on 4/4/2023. Registration closes on 3/14/2023.
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