• $48

Photo to Quilt

  • Course
  • 28 Lessons

Learn how to convert your favourite photo into a textile artwork.
Simple software tools will enable you to create a pattern template and then use it as the patterns for your fabrics. 
You will be amazed at how easy it is to create your own personal masterpiece.

What Can You Create?

Here are some examples of Lisa's work and students quilts created using this simple technique

Why Should You Do This Class?

  • have you always wanted to turn your own photos into quilts?
  • do you just want to break out of traditional quilting but have no idea where to start?
  • would you like to create something original and eye catching?
  • are you just bored with your current quilt making?

Then this is the course for you!

Contents

Introduction

Welcome
What Images Can I Convert?
Examples of Quilts Created Using this Technique

Fabrics & Notions

Fabrics & Notions

BONUS LESSON - Make Your Own Ironing/Printing Mat

Make your own Ironing/Printing Mat
Preview

What software will you be using?

Photoshop Elements (PSE)
Other Software Programs

Manipulating your Image

Basic Navigation Functions in Photoshop Elements
Let's Get Started!

Working with Layers

Basics of Layers
Duplicating the Background Layer
Deleting Layers

Working with Filters

Selecting Filters
Adding Another Filter

BONUS LESSON - Printing Any Size File On A Domestic Printer

MICROSOFT EXCEL
APPLE NUMBERS

Fabric Selection & Preparation

Fabric Quantities
Fabric Values
Fusing your Fabric
Fusing Fabric

Tracing the Shapes

Transferring Shapes to Fabric

How Do I know Where to Put Each Shape?

Putting your Shapes into Position

Putting It All Together

Putting It All Together

Finishing the Quilt

Basting & Quilting
Facing Finish

BONUS LESSON - Fabric Painting

BONUS LESSON - Painting Your Own Fabric Gradation
Preview

Where to Now?

Photo to Quilt Facebook Group
Using Other Programs

You Will Really Love This Technique

It is going to open up a whole new world of creativity

What Do My Students Say?

Cathy Jo Rogers NY

'I can't thank you enough.  I was thinking that the class would be really difficult.  I had tried making a quilt from a photo on my own and wasn't happy with the result.
 
After the first half of your class, I went to work on my own photos.  Using your method & notes, I found the process of photo-to-quilt entirely enjoyable and much easier than I had expected!  Even better, I was finally successful at making the quilt look like my photo.

All in all, I loved your class and plan to make more of my photos into quilts!!'

Barbara Ide Canada

'Lisa's Photo to Quilt workshop is just what I needed to reveal the benefits of Photoshop Elements to simplify a picture into a manageable set of shapes and values. Most exciting to me was the information about using EXCEL to print the composition! I was convinced that Microsoft had hidden that trick somewhere and searched for it every now and then, but I didn't expect to find it in a spreadsheet!
Thanks, so much!!!'

Michele Craigen Weyburn, Saskatchewan

'I have just completed Lisa Walton’s “Photo to Quilt” workshop. It was truly a worthwhile 6 hours of  my time. My creative world has been broadened. Thank you Lisa.'

Susan S B Brown

'Lisa, this was a very interesting and informative class.  I have for years. stayed away from trying to reproduce photographic effects in our various quilting and one of a kind items using fabric collage methods, but you have freed me to use your methods as an addition to my repertoire. '

Cathy Jo Rogers

Canoe



Frequently asked questions

Is this course a one time payment or a monthly subscription?

Photo to Quilt is a one time payment and you will never be charged monthly.

Do I have to buy any software additionally?

I am using and demonstrating my technique using Photoshop Elements  (PSE)which is a pared down version of Adobe Photoshop. There is a Free 30 day trial available for PSE which will allow you to follow along and try out the technique. I also mention a few other programs that have some of the features we use.  

Here is a link to the Free Trial
https://www.adobe.com/au/products/photoshop-elements/free-trial.html

Using the software is just a starting point for this technique and if you really don't want to use software you could always just use tracing paper to identify the shapes.  Then you can use my following techniques to trace the fabric and transfer your shapes to the quilt.

How long do I have access for?

Once you've enrolled and paid, you'll have access to the course material for as long as you need. So devour it all at once or take things slow. It's your choice! 

If I have any questions, how can I contact you?

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. You can chat to me directly by clicking on the little purple box in the bottom right hand corner or send me an email at lisa@lisawaltonartist.com 

When will I get access to the course?

You will get access immediately after purchase and you can start straight away.




Do I need to be in a specific country to participate?

No. It is all available online no matter where you live! 

Is there any followup?

There is a dedicated Facebook page for all students. I also visit there frequently to see what you have been up to.


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