My kids rendered in corduroy

[boingo82]

This is for my parents for Christmas. They said they'd like wall decor for Christmas, but my budget this year is $0, so instead of buying a painting, I made this. 2/3 of my kids. I can't paint, or sculpt, or anything like that, but I can sew.

It is all machine applique, on hand-cut pieces. It is 16"x20" so they can frame it if they like, but if not there are loops on the back for hanging it on the wall with a rod or by other means.



Closeup of Gavin's eyes.



Back.

[Paulasews]

This is AMAZING, they are going to be so happy to recieve this and your children will love growing up seeing themselves represented so creatively. I love to applique too and I sincerely take my hat off to you for the skill you show here.

[boingo82]

Thank you. I feel really good about it. I know they won't get the same thing from anyone else at least! 

[Belladune]

thats intense.  and beautiful!  I think your parents will love it.

[teachingjonah]

That is fantastic! I can't believe how detailed it is.

[aethelberga]

That is really good, both the appliqué-ing and the rendering of the photograph. it's very striking.

[HowdySailor]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I would be honored and teary eyed to received something like this! You are very talented! 

[patchyemm]

Fantastic - that applique looks mighty fiddly and it has come out beautifully.  I love how you've figured out how to translate the photo into just three shades as well.  What a wonderful gift.

[boingo82]

Thanks. There was a lot of photoshoppery involved before I could print a pattern. Yes, it's terribly fiddly applique - lets just say that I would happily have babies with Sulky Co as I am so indebted to their Sticky stabilizer, and their temporary sew-able spray adhesive.

[BeaG]

Wow, what an amazing piece of work!
And corduroy isn't the easiest fabric to use in small pieces.
I'm impressed! (And I bet your parents will be too.)
BeaG