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Here is the photo I'm using for my next PhotoFabric project:



I won't be stitching for full coverage on this one. There is a lot of detail I don't want to cover up. I'll probably be doing mostly single strand backstitching and half crosses.

I'll take suggestions on what to do for the different areas. I've already printed it out using the highest print quality. This time the fabric didn't catch on anything on its journey through the printer and came out flawlessly. The printout has a bit more contrast in it than the original you see above, but looks great! I'm hoping I don't lose a lot of ink when I rinse it.

I am considering making this one into a pillow.

This is a gorgeous photo! It will be fun to see how this project works out
Faith

This would make a lovely pillow! And I was just thinking, the straw should be very interesting to stitch!

Louise

Beautiful picture!!!!!!

Can't offer much advice..but I think whatever you do will be lovely! This is a great picture!

I've washed the fabric and again didn't notice any ink coming off of it. And I was really worried about that too.

Great picture. Looking forward seeing it made

Look forward to seeing how this turns out.

Cant wait to see your updates on this. Great picture

It's a BEAUTY!!!!

Beautiful picture. I'm looking forward to another interesting journey on this one.

Sadly most of the detail in that sweet baby Jesus face didn't show up on the printout. So I'll need to try and stitch it on or at least outline it. Still thinking on this one.

I'm much more worried about this project than my other one which I am considering a learning project. This manger scene will be a Christmas gift.

What a beutifull project

This will make a very special gift! Can i suggest something for the faces? Have a look at old embroideries (there must be pictures online, perhaps the V&A site has some) and see how they did faces using split stitch or very fine chain stitch -- the detail they managed is amazing and might be just the thing for baby Jesus!

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Have a look herefor some split stitch and lon stitch faces -- great close-ups!

Thanks Mabel, that was a great tutorial on faces.

I did outline the baby's face which I think looks good, but the stitches I made for the eyes, nose and mouth could be darker, think I'll go over those again.

I can't wait to see your progress with this one

Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to see your finished project!

What a great idea!

I would love to know if you got started with this one and how it is coming along photos please