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Tammie Bowser gives you all of the tips and tricks to make any Quilted Photo projects in these quilt books: More Amazing Quilted Photography, and Amazing Chenilled! Quilted Photography. Make your own photo quilts in just a few days! Quilted Photo Xpress™ 2.0 or 3.0, is her software that speeds up making the photo mosiac charts needed to create these photo quilts. Simple to use.

Tammie Bowser's Quilted Photography Series Using Chenille and Piecing Techniques

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16 new shapes for contoured applique quilts
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More Amazing
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amazing chenilled qlt photography
Amazing Chenilled!
Quilted Photography
by Tammie Bowser
1st Book
Out of Print

Simply Amazing Quilted Photography
Simply Amazing Quilted Photography
by Tammie Bowser

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Swatch Box Organizer
Fabric Swatch Box
13 7/8" x 8 3/4" x 2"
(4) 2" Rows with 20 movable dividers to vary compartment section sizes for Watercolor & Quilted Photography Series
Fusible Tricot Interfacing
Extra Wide
Fusible Tricot Interfacing

60" x 2 yds
Recommended for use in the Quilted Photography Series
Distance Viewer
Distance Viewer

Reduce Tool
Designed Soft Cover
Gridded Guides
Gridded Guides

1" & 1 1/4"
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more amazing quilted photography
More Amazing Quilted Photography
More Shapes, More Textures and Many More Easy Techniques

Author: Tammie Bowser
Pages: 79
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Bowser Publications/Mosaic Quilt Studio
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4O10900A
Weight: 0.9 lbs
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Tammie BowserAbout the Author:

Tammie is the author and inventor of Quilted Photography™. Her professional fashion industry career has spanned the last 18 years. She worked as fashion designer and pattern maker. Her creative career and quilting techniques are without any boundaries. She is a book publisher, quilt teacher and sells commision works.

Book Back Cover Information
More Amazing Quilted Photography

With this book you'' learn to duplicate your won photographs with fabric! The quilts are truly amazing! The processes are easy and I will teach you the techniques you need to know to make beautiful and personal "Quilted Photographs".

The quilt on the front of this book was a finalist in a big national competition

You Can Make Unforgettable Gifts!
Thousands of quilters have followed my easy instructions and made quilts from wedding photos or cherished old family photos, baby photos, or even snap shots.

The instructions are step by step and so simply explained that making a quilt that seems impossible is easy! You'll learn how to easily choose fabrics, how to prepare them for Quilted Photography, how to choose a photo and even how to finish your masterpiece!

Sadie
Baby
Sadie & Baby

Self Portrait

Read the Comments of Other Students of More Amazing Quilted Photography:

"Tammie is a lovely, energetic & wildly creative woman! I thought quilted photography would be intense and difficult, but with amazing results....only half of that is true, her technique is simple, clear and it does yield amazing results! I've gotten many, many compliments on my quilted photo from women who have quilted far longer than I have! It is so much fun watching the images appear almost like magic!"
Alex D., Manhattan Beach, CA

"I've been quilting for 3 years and have never seen anything like your quilts, and I just had to take your class! It looked difficult but in fact is so easy and fun! It was like paint by number but with fabric. Thanks for bringing these techniques to us."
Debbi S., Los Angeles, CA

"I learned more about color value in the one day class than at Art School! Tammie's instructions were great! I watched my photo come to life in the class. I will treasure my quilt for a lifetime!"
Darlen L., Acton, CA

"Tammie, I did enjoy your class very much. I was a little apprehensive at first, but the more I worked on it and started sewing, it all fell into place. My husband couldn't believe what he was seeing! Everyone that comes over keeps asking " How did you do that?!"
Peggy F., Anaheim, CA

"I learned so much about the color value of fabrics! I now use this knowledge on other quilt blocks and wearable art. What a valuable addition to my quilting education! Thank You."
Annette B., Los Angeles, CA

More Amazing Quilted Photography
Table of Contents

 
Acknowledgments
5
Preface
6
Chapter 1
Art As Inspiration
7
• Art as inspiration  
• Chuck Close  
• Salvador Dali  
• Andy Warhol  
• Vincent Van Gogh  
• What is Quilted Photography  
• Why The Quilts Look Painted  
Chapter 2
Value, Color, Fabric & Photographs
11
• Color Value is the Key  
• The 888 Rule  
• Two Extremely Easy Ways to Choose Colors  
• Rules Four Using Batiks & Hand Dyed Fabrics  
• Choosing A Photograph to Quilt  
• Taking Better Photographs  
• Using the Color Wheel For Choosing Color  
Gallery
19
Chapter 3
Preparing The Fabric Pieces
33
• Overlapping Shapes  
• Fusing Options  
• Size and Scale  
• Fabric Cutting Tips  
• Fabric Organization  
Chapter 4
Amazing Quilted Photography Techniques
39
• How to Read the Patterns  
• About Fusible Interfacings  
• What is a Grid Guide  
• Placing the Swatches  
• Pixilated But Twisted  
• Random Shapes and Sizes  
• Stripy  
Chapter 5
Quilting Adds Texture and Beauty
47
• The Quilting Adds Another Layer of Interest  
• What Thread to Use?  
• Free Motion Quilting  
• Use Your Embroidery Machine for Quilting  
Chapter 6
Finishing Your Quilted Art
53
• Completing the Project  
• Trimming the Quilt  
• Adding Borders  
• Quilting Suggestions  
• Bindings  
• How to Display a Quilted Photo  
Chapter 7
Quilted Photo Xpress 1.0
63
• Program User's Guide  
• Program Tools  
• Using the Program Tools  
• Reading the Pattern  
• How to use the Grid Guide  
• Finding the Values of Your Fabrics  
Chapter 8
Tools and Materials you will need
71
Conclusion
75
About the Author
77
   

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Extra Wide Tricot Fusible Interfacing:
60" wide by 2 yards Package

extra wide fusible interfacing
Item Code: 04e2
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Tammie Bowser carefully selected this interfacing and recommends that it be used when creating projects from her book Quilted Photography projects. It is transparent, lightweight, and has a superior adhesive to firmly hold the fabric swatches in place.


Fabric Swatch Box Organizer
Swatch Box Organizer

Item Code: BXA1
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Measures 8 3/4" x 13 7/8" x 2" with up 2" x 4-24 Compartments for Watercolor & Quilted Photography Series

Use to organize fabric squares up to 2" squares in size. The Quilted Photography book includes instruction on how to use the Swatch box to number your fabrics to be used in the photo quilts.


Distance Viewer

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Item Code: 04a-1a
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  • This is Tammie's Bowser's favorite tool to see the magic happen in her Quilted Photography projects.
  • Wide angle viewer
  • See the big picture from close up
  • Look into the viewer to see how fabric or a quilt will look from across a room
  • Perfect for planning a quilt design and handy for selecting fabrics
  • Use the Distance Viwer to easily see how the design is progressing. Often difficult when close, but easy with the Distance Viewer from a close vantage point.

 


Grid Guides
Grid Guides

4 Grids Per Pack
Available in two sizes: 1" or 1 1/4"

The Grid Guide is an essential tool for making a Quilted Photo. It is a printed grid that is used along with fusible interfacing to position the fabric squares in the correct order. Tape them together to form a bigger grid with less erasing.

The 1 1/4" grid guide is the size square recommended for the technique in the book Simply Amazing Quilted Photography. 1" and 3/4" is used with designs from More Amazing Quilted Photography.

Item Code: 4O10900G
Weight: 0.5 lbs
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MSRP: $10.00

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amazing chenilledextra wide fusible interfacingSwatch Box Organizer Distance Viewer

Accessories/Book Choice Package
1.
Bk: Amazing Chenilled! Quilting Photography
2. Extra Wide Fusible Tricot Interfacing: 2 yards, 60" wide
3.
(1) Distance Viewer
4.
Swatch Box Organizer
Item Code: 4O10900B
Weight: 3.30 lb
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More Amazing Quilted Photographyextra wide fusible interfacingSwatch Box Organizer Distance Viewer

Accessories/Book Choice Package
1.
Bk: More Amazing Quilted Photography
2. Extra Wide Fusible Interfacing: 2 yards, 60" wide
3.
(1) Distance Viewer
4.
Swatch Box Organizer
Item Code: 4O10900A
Weight: 3.30 lb
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Quilted Photography

Simply Amazing
Quilted Photography
Learn Everything You Need To Transform Fabric Into Photographs

Author: Tammie Bowser
Pages: 77
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Bowser Publications/Mosaic Quilt Studio
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4O10900
Weight: 0.9 lbs
20% off: $19.96
MSRP: $24.95

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Back Cover Information
Simply Amazing Quilted Photography

It's Fast, It's Easy! It's Creative, It's Art!

Imagine your favorite Photo as a Quilted Photo. Create a family Heirloom that will be treasured for generaions.

page example of rose quilt

You will hear people say "WOW, how did you do that?" or "That's Incredible" Nobody will ever guess that it is actually fast and easy to make a Quilted Photo™.

With this book you will learn all of the tips and tricks to make any of the Quilted Photo projects. You will be able to make your own quilted photo in just two to five days!

Fruit pattern
Ktty Pattern

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Simply Amazing
Quilted Photography

  • page exampleQuilters love Quilted Photos!
  • Men are impressed by Quilted Photos!
  • Children are excited by Quilted Photos!
  • Even teenagers love Quilted Photos!

These quilts make the most wonderful gifts and can preserve family photographs in a new, exciting way. You will get detailed instructions on choosing fabrics, choosing a photograph to quilt, and you will learn the 8-8-8 rule. The 8-8-8 rule is the key to quilted photo success!

Buy this book! It's like having the author give you your own personal workshop! What could be better than that?

Quilting Skill—Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced

USA Flag PatternRead the Comments of Other Students of Quilted Photography:

"My daughter Rosie (14 years old), made a Quilted Photo of a dolphin and entered it in the Los Angeles County Fair. She won a BLUE RIBBON and is very proud of her quilt! Thank you"
Katherine R., Pasadena, CA

"I love this technique! Simple to sew and so rewarding!"
Marlene P., Santa Barbara, CA

"Your class was the best I have attended! Everyone placing squares of fabric, critiquing colors, pressing and sewing. Then the ooooohs and aaaahs; as masterpieces appeared, as if by magic. Everyone who has seen the Quilted Photo of my grandchild cannot believe it was possible to achieve! When they cannot figure it out, they look across the room at the mirror opposite of it and GASP. Thank you Tammie for a great innovative creation."
Carolyn V., Sierra Madre, CA

"I loved your Quilted Photo™ class. It is such a great sewing idea, as well as easy. I loved it and so did my family. I gave my mom the quilt for mother's day and she loved it. Your quilt idea helped me enjoy sewing and it is my motivation to continue to learn more techniques and ideas. Thank you"
Nicole C., Los Angeles, CA

Simply Amazing Quilted Photography
SOLD OUT Table of Contents:

       

 

Acknowledgments 5 Chapter 6  
Preface 6 Quilted Photo Patterns 37
Chapter 1   • Explaining The Patterns  
Understanding Quilted Photography 7 • How To Use The Grid Guide  
• Why Do The Fabrics Look Like A Photo?   • How To Determine Fabric Requirements  
• Tools And Materials You Will Need   • Rosebud Pattern  
Chapter 2   • Money Pattern  
Choosing Fabrics & Colors 11 • Mona Lisa Pattern  
• What is Color Value?   • Lion Pattern  
• The 8-8-8 Rule   • Statue Pattern  
• Choosing The Color Palette   • Fruit Pattern  
• How To Choose Prints   • USA Flag Pattern  
• Color Value Photocopy Forms   • Kitty Pattern  
Chapter 3   • Sunset Pattern  
How To Prepare The Fabric 17 • Cherubs Pattern  
• The Size Of The Squares   Chapter 7  
• Quick Cutting Tips   Quilt Gallery 61
• Swatch Organization   • Money Quilt  
Chapter 4   • Cherubs Quilt  
How To Put The Quilt Together 21 • U.S. Flag Quilt  
• How To Read The Patterns   • Mon n' Al Quilt  
• About Fusible Interfacings   • Angela's Orange Quilt  
• What Is A Grid Guide?   • Red Rose Quilt  
• Placing The Swatches   • Kitty Quilt  
• Sewing The Seams   • Emily Quilt  
Chapter 5   • Bright Angie Quilt  
Finishing Your Quilt 27 • Lauren Quilt  
• Completing The Project   Chapter 8  
• Trimming The Quilt   How To make Your Own Quilted Photo Patterns 71
• Adding Borders   • Rules For Choosing A Photo To Quilt  
• Quilting Ideas   • How Many Fabric Squares?  
• Bindings   • Deciding What Color Palette To Use  
• How To Display A Photo Quilt   • Should I Use A Straight Grid Or An Angled Grid?  
    • Making The Patterns  
    Conclusion 75
    About The Author 77

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by Tammie Bowser
1st Book
Out of Print

Simply Amazing Quilted Photography
Simply Amazing Quilted Photography
by Tammie Bowser

Recommended as helpful in Quilted Photography

Swatch Box Organizer
Fabric Swatch Box
13 7/8" x 8 3/4" x 2"
(4) 2" Rows with 20 movable dividers to vary compartment section sizes for Watercolor & Quilted Photography Series
Fusible Tricot Interfacing
Extra Wide
Fusible Tricot Interfacing

60" x 2 yds
Recommended for use in the Quilted Photography Series
Distance Viewer
Distance Viewer

Reduce Tool
Designed Soft Cover
Gridded Guides
Gridded Guides

1" & 1 1/4"
recommended in the Quilted Photography Series
12"-18"-24"W
steam-a-seam2
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& LITE
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