In Plain Site.

 

A family quilt is going to be built using black, white and gray fabric. Colored pictures will be added and then it will be embroidered using the colors from the photograph. I call this quilt "In Plain Site". Most family members will build their block virtually or print out the pictures of the fabric on paper and cut and paste. I will then sew the block. I will probably put minky fabric on the back and no batting or I am also thinking about putting silk-like fabric on the back. This quilt will probably be displayed and not used. I started out with a 13 x 13 cotton backing and then cut it down to 12.5. I then machine embroidered the block. MISTAKE, the embroidery pulls the fabric and it now is 12.25 inches square. I am thinking of putting 1.5 inch sashing between the blocks. My 11 year old grandson is going to make his own. Hopefully, everyone will cooperate and make one block or a block for each of their family members. We have a wedding this fall so that should be it's own block. Our son is getting married on his dad's and brother's birthday.

Black and White Photo Quilt

Pictures were printed on 200 ct white cotton (C. Jenkins) using an Epson R1900 Inkjet Printer. Some fabrics were drapery material because I was unable to find bold B/W prints. I used a smaller stitch length because of raveling of the threads. The quilt was tied with black embroidery thread using high loft polyester batting and blank minky for the back of the quilt. This is a quick and easy quilt. The book "Photocraft" had a version of this quilt and many great ideas.