Beth Wheeler is back with more on how to transform images into amazing fabric and quilt art. Next Steps in Altered Photo Artistry shows you how it is to create stunning visual effects with photos and Photoshop Elements software.
The book shows you how to take a basic photograph like this one:
and turn it into this:
In celebration of Beth Wheeler’s new release, today through Monday, The Quilt Show, is showcasing their Beth Wheeler episode for FREE! Just click here to watch Beth teach you all about the techniques found in her book. Then come back to our blog and leave a comment telling us your favorite part of the episode and you’ll be entered to win a free copy of the book. There will be one lucky winner here on the C&T Blog!
The deadline to enter is 9:00am PST on Tuesday 10/13/09.
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It isn't part of Beth's segment, but I just loved the part about how to do the quilt binding that Alex did at the very beginning. I loved Beth's first book, so now I *NEED* the "Next Steps"!
I really liked the way Beth uses black thread as the line element- just like the pencil line in drawing
I enjoyed Beth’s segment sooooo much! I have done some pictures on fabric for a quilt but nothing as inspiring as this. It is really spectacular and I hope to “get into this” as soon as I can. Thanks for sharing your incredible skills.
I’ve had a go at printing on fabric before but this is so much more exciting. Beth makes it look sooo easy – I’ll just have to give it a try!
Maybe too many people are trying to watch but the video just freezes after a few seconds……….oh well I do have Beth’s Altered photo artistry…..I would love to have a copy of her new book, especially now that I have Photoshop Elements 7
I enjoyed watching the technique Beth used to make her art pieces. Piecing together in segments and then outlining to enhance. Great video! Beth’s a wonderful artist.
I loved how simple Beth Wheeler makes the process appear.
My favorite part of the show is when Alex and Beth discuss how her process and quilts have evolved since she started this method.
I am really excited now to learn more about this! It looks like a fantastic technique to play with.
Alex and Ricky looked absolutely floored to get the gift of her quilt!
Great reaction.
I loved the whole episode. Am very inspired to try this after watching Beth do a little bit of it. Loved the quilt she gave to Ricky an Alex at the end of the show.
Linda
Absolute fun watching the entire segment. Love letters was a fantastic quilt. Favorite part the texture from different thread size and monofilament. Very inspired to get to work… thank you…
I really got a lot of info on the video. I would like to do more of the pictures for myself. I thought the picture of the mountains was fantastic. Kathy
I can’t wait to try this technique. Beth’s work is absolutely beautiful.
Loved watching the episode – I liked hearing about the grant she is applying for to use different things in the printer. The possiblities are exciting. Was really interested in the quilt printed on fabric with writing that worked as a resist. Would love to see that in person.
Thank you for all the lovely comments! Please stop by my blog to see a padfolio project made, using an altered photo printed on fabric. Instructions for the padfolio are in the newsletter of The Quilt Show.
Here’s the link to my blog http://www.threadsociety.blogspot.com
The best tip was to outline with black thread. I had not thought of that and need to go back and outline some of mine. Great Idea.
I’ve done some photo printing, but with mixed results. Beth’s tip about the “rule of 25″ – to increase the contrast or saturation by 25% before printing – that should help avoid the slightly faded images that have been problematic for me. Thanks for the great summary of Beth’s methods.
I loved Beth’s segment and quilted photos so much that I bought the series from TQS and her original book on Altered Photography. I have even made 2 quilts taken from pictures of flowers from my garden, Beth’s techniques are inspiring. I was thrilled that she has a new book out, and can’t wait to own one.
I never knew how this was done before, so the video was very informative. I loved the quilt on printed fabric that appeared as resist. She is a very talented lady.
I have enjoyed using the instructions from Beth’s first book, and made several Altered Photo Artistry quilts. Watching the segment on The Quilt Show helps to emphasise how critical the alignment of multi-pages when sewing.
Wishing happy Success to Beth!!
I have Beth’s book and this show was ALMOST like having her looking over my shoulder helping me through the process.I will be looking for Crafters Image Photo fabric.
I really enjoyed the video, it was the first time I’ve seen one of their shows. The quality was great. I love hearing about new and artsy techniques to try, quilting brings you in so many directions creatively. I especially loved the info. on the background fabric with writing on it. It brings so many possibilities to mind to use phrases, poems or personal statements to someone with an altered photo. I can’t wait to try it.
I just watched Beth Wheeler’s episode on The Quilt Show. What an inspiration!!! Yes, she has given me the knowledge and the inspiration to try something her technique. I thoroughly enjoyed her “paintings” and hope to see more of her work.
I just watched Beth Wheeler’s episode on The Quilt Show. What an inspiration!!! Yes, she has given me the knowledge and the inspiration to try her technique. I thoroughly enjoyed her “paintings” and hope to see more of her work.
I have just watched Beth Wheeler’s episode on The Quilt Show and can’t wait to try her techniques. Thank you for publishing the book.
I really liked the entire episode but I enjoyed learning how to put the binding ends together. I knew there was a way to do it but had never bothered to learn it.
I intend to go on printing on fabric so the entire segment with Beth was great.
I enjoyed meeting Richard Tims & seeing his “studio” but also learned from Beth’s comments about techniques she uses on Photoshop Elements.
The binding technique and also the entire fabric manipulation for the printer.
I like how very real Beth is; she is both artist and engineer so her directions are both usable and inspirational.
there were no ‘favorite parts’ of the guilt show episode
very interested in all of it!
(i did love ricky’s father though!)
i feel her technique is creative -
bringing another facet into quilting . . .
i’d love – LOVE to win the book!
then find someone with a large format printer!
pick me!
whoops!
i wrote guilt show!
i meant . . .quilt show!
sorry . . .
I’m going to have to read Beth’s book better. I love her idea of stitching around the shapes 3 times with blafck thread. I’m also excited about the possibility of getting some quilts put in a frame!
Watching the episode was a gift in itself! I have a ton of photographs I would love to try her technique with – and get more information as to the fabric/paper used in printing. Thank you!
I need so much help in this area!!
I actually want to get BOTH of these books… sit down and actually start at the beginning. Then, maybe I will get it!
I would sure love to win this one.
This was a wonderful video,lovely techniques used and I was interested to see how they joined the binding at the end. Thank you for a wonderful video and inspiring quilters. Happy days.
I totally enjoyed the video and will use much of the info Beth shared. I’ve done a bit of transferring but have much to learn! Will be looking for her book if I don’t win! I was particularly impressed with the info about saturation, from paper to fabric. Had heard something about that, but not the percentage. Thanks Beth!
Using photoshop elements to divide and pring segments in order to make a larger piece was very interesting. I certainly will experiment with that.
Learning simply how to scale up the photo was very helpful as it is possible to do at home with a printer and use your own photos and combine that with stitching and quilting – life enhancing! Thanks for the whole episode.
It was very interesting! I think that I try this tecnique soon
I have to say that the difference between the original flower photo and the ‘funked up’ version of the photo is amazing. I do have Photoshop elements, but I don’t think I have discovered the same techniques as Beth. I certainly will look for this book in my local shop. Thanks for sharing this segment!!!
Hugs to you, Ellen
A new artist for me …Beth Wheeler is amazing. Her ‘funked up ‘ flowers blew me away. I have many photos of flowers and favorite scenes, I own and am very familiar with Photo Elements 5 &6 but not the latest version, I have a couple of sheets of computer fabric but not those in video…Hmmm. I begin to see a new covered bed headboard!
AND I have 2 new sites to add to my favorites list! Beth’s and C&T Publishing Blog. Thankyou.
I just posted a video on my blog to demonstrate how to find and use displacement maps. Here’s the link to the Jing video
http://screencast.com/t/lxrsFDBXzO
or you may access it from my blog:
http://www.threadsociety.blogspot.com
I loved her ideas and inspiration that she offered. When I saw it the first time I ended up taking her course on the internet. It was great. A super way to learn about Photo shop.
Thanks
I loved being introduced to this concept using Photoshop Elements, I have been using the program for the last few months for scrapbooking. I am excited to learn how I can use my photos and combine with my love of quilting.
I am in awe with the beauty flowers give us each growing season. I take pictures of these beauties with my digital camera and have used some of my pictures to attempt water color painting of them, but do not do them justice. I have used fabric for ink jet computers for several projects but have not combined the use of fabrics, my own flower pictures, free motion quilting or displayed them as a canvas painting. It allows for a more contemporary look. I loved Beth’s Iris picture previewed in the video. The colors, stitching and framing technique really is attractive and professional. Definitely something I would like to try. A pleasing alternative to the typical wall hanging quilt.
oh my gosh –
i loved everything beth did!
would love her book. . .
and meet ricky too!
This sounds great for anyone who loves photography and quilting and combining them. I love both and if I am not chosen for this wonderful book, I will ask Santa for it. Thanks CT for offering all this great new methods of making quilts.
I have not tried this before but the way Beth explained it has really perked my interest. I am going to try this out.
I really enjoyed this segment with Beth Wheeler. I’ve admired her quilts for a while and enjoyed seeing how she goes about making them.
Extra tips on fabric printing.
I’m so excited that Beth has a Photoshop Elements trial with her book…can’t wait to get started playing with these new techniques!
What a fantastic show! You are so lucky those of you in the US who have easy access to quilt shows such as this – we have nothing like this on our TV!
Beth’s instructions on how she produces her marvellous art quilts were so easy to follow and I’m so inspired to have a go myself…but the best bit for me was when she produced that beautiful landscape picture, proving that it’s not just flowers you can reproduce this way. This is such an exciting technique :o)
Angela in the UK
Hi Beth! Wow!
I’ve been using photo transfer techniques, both in my art work and for Operation Kid Comfort, for some time now and just love the process. But, you have really inspired me to try out some different techniques.
Of particular interest to me is your use of fabrics pre-printed with white ink. I’m definitely going to give that a try!
Thanks for the information. I look forward to your new book.
Great video! I have used photo images on quilts but Beth’s tips to expand the canvas size were so helpful. Additionally the 25% rule is what I have exprienced, great to have it confirmed. I’m looking forward to your new book, keep up the good work.
I have dabbled a little in altering photos and printing on fabric. Beth’s TQS episode gave me some MORE ideas! the tip of the rule of 25 was nice to know as I usually just punched the saturation or contrast all the way up. Not always results I expected. Thank you for all the ideas and for sharing ‘how to’. Have to add this book to my library! Loved the mounting idea. (professional) Mounted makes it look more like ‘art’.
I absolutely love the picture Beth gave you with the mountains it (want to give that away as well?). I also like the idea of using upholstery thread in the big pieces thanks for the tip.
I am speechless and definitely a wanna-be Beth. Thanks for pointing to the video. I have wanted to venture into art type quilting but what I see in my head doesn’t come out from my hands. I might I can do it now. And I want to comment and thank Beth for sharing so many of her secrets … truly a first from an artist. Thanks again.
I too had trouble watching the video on cable internet. It also seems shallow. But Beth’s pictures are fabulous.
How inspiring! I printed on fabric some time ago and considered it a failure and gave up. Now I feel I could approach the process with new hope. I especially liked the printing on fabric with something else (subtly) going on (the white writing)! Also, talking about new technology. Yes, inspiring!
Beth is incredibly talented! The landscape photo quilt given to Alex and Tim is amazing! I can’t wait to try her techniques. I also really like the photo printing on fabric printed with words!