Patricia Wheeler did this portrait at a 2-day Designing Art Quilts class. She worked from a wedding photo of her parents. The textured commercial fabric used for the background and the sensitive shading enhances the mood of the sepia-toned photograph which was her source.

Project by Patricia Wheeler New Pieces Gallery and Quilt Shop, Berkeley, CA

Designing Art Quilts: Bring a photograph or simple drawing and learn to design your own art quilt pattern. All skill levels are welcome, and the words "I can't draw!" are outlawed. Inking Your Fabric: Learn easy, effective shading and blending techniques in this workshop on a variety of subject matter, which will allow you to produce images of your choice.

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