Collage Quilt for Beginners, Stitch my Photo

A couple of videos ago, I showed how I turned a photo into a sketch using the Procreate app on an iPad. In today's project, I am making a collage quilt from that sketch.
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Some of my inspiration for getting into collage quilting comes from these very talented artists: Zazu's Stitch Art, June Bloom (Emily Taylor), Laura Heine, and Ann Fahl.
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[@phyllisdippert2216]

The things you do are unbelievable! Someday i will try this!

[@jeancoulter2194]

So very beautiful, love all your work. Great idea indeed.

[@susanschell8558]

I smiled as I listen your description of yourself. I am a quilter too, but I struggle with patterns and rules that say "sew a scant 1/4"" Oh, Please!!!! I've only been 'quilting' for about 5 years and I have a 5' Babylock Coronet. Her name is Patience...and she requires it constantly. But my passion is fabric art! Somehow it feeds my soul. You mention Procreate app on an iPad. I went to the App store....and there are about 26 different ones. Which one? This KZbin is over 2 years....hopefully you can see this.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Patience is a great name for a sewing machine! I laughed at that one. Fabric art is my passion too- so much fun and no rules! The Procreate app has a subtitle called "Sketch, paint, create." The button is black with a multicolored leaf shape in the center. I still use this app all the time. I watched KZbin videos to learn the ins and outs of it but it's pretty easy. Let me know if you have any other questions. Julia

[@rebeccatoman6042]

Please do some more collage videos. You are such a great teacher. You are the first one that did it detailed enough that I finally can feel comfortable to try myself.

[@paulaneary7877]

I tried quilting doing it with all the rules. I did enjoy it only to a point. THEN I discovered crazy quilting, and art quilts, and collage quilts, and BOY did I enjoy it then! I am also not a rule follower, to my mother's dismay! Thank you for the video!

[@vickiheath6133]

I really like this idea. I love to gather leaves. I could scan them and put them on fabric. I never would have thought that without this video

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Vicki, That's a great idea! Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad it got your creative juices flowing! Julia

[@rosalindhendricks6337]

Not only is this a beautiful design, but your video ability is fantastic. You put a great effort into this post. Congratulations.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Rosalind, thank you so much for your comment. I really needed to hear this. I always doubt my filming capabilities:)

[@thankful1040]

Excellent tutorial...thank you for taking the time to do this it was really helpful for a beginner creative like me. God blessings always 😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladypenelope99]

Love your honesty about not following rules, with your sewing, Julia. I’m sure that is liberating for many people to hear! 👍🏻

[@cherylvanwijk9130]

Just love love your videos, lifts my spirits when I see a new video has been uploaded, thanks a stack Julia.

[@vivianarubino8345]

Love your video !!

[@janierayburn4331]

Love the leaves and the lovely fall colors

[@susanrascone2098]

I love to do fabric collage/art quilts. You will love it too. Your leaves project is gorgeous. Thank you.

[@vickieubank7979]

This is exactly why I’m addicted to every tutorial you put out. I am not a rule follower either which is why I enjoy all of your creative art. You share so much information to your followers. I appreciate all you do. Happy Holidays. Looking forward to your next ones

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Vicki, Thank you so for your kind words. You have been with me for so long and it warms my heart! Your order went out yesterday:) Julia

[@francoisep.5884]

Dear Julia, your ideas, your creativity, the colours you use ... I love it all. Thank you so much. Please continue. Greeting from Germany

[@violetflame88]

I am so with you regarding the ridged rules around certain modalities, however , I love quilts and appreciate the work that goes into them. I love your style in everything you do though Julia. It's free and loose and creative.

[@lindabrown2868]

Love this

[@freedamarino1283]

I liked the collage effect. I think there was only two commercials on this one. I love your work. I am a quilter and I do understand what you mean about all these rules with quilting. But it does help to be more accurate in the process. I love doing both quilts and crafts. 👩‍🦳☺️

[@pamketron]

Hi Julia - This turned out so fun and whimsical. Great job on all those pretty leaves. Now on to make one for Winter/Christmas. One for all seasons would look so pretty. Love that you outlined the leaves with cream thread. Makes them stand out. Love everything about it. Love & Hugs! 🍁🌻🍂

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Pam, Hope you are having a good weekend. It is melting here and looks like a walk is in store! Yes- it's on to getting holiday ideas! Julia

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

Lovely nice project

[@k.quilter2735]

Art is created by each artist - through their eyes- what is pleasing to them. Your very creative. I enjoy your work and your detail in explaining the process..Thank you.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fionahobbs8818]

Fabulous!

[@judyferland6814]

I love your ideas. I am not a rule follower either. I also want results fast. A quilt takes to long to do. Small hanging quilts are more my style. I am just starting to watch your video and I am already thinking of how to change the quilt to make it my own. I love learning your techniques on how to do things. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Judy, I'm the same way! A large quilt is not my thing but I love the smaller art quilts. It's been fun trying new techniques. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Hi Julia, I have many pieces of fabric that are exactly like yours, including the bright flowers that you used in the corners of your piece. I love the idea of a table centerpiece and am thinking of presents for some of my family for next year. I've used some of my fall pieces of fabric to make masks for family and whoever I notice could use one. Thanks, as usual, for all your wonderful ideas. No snow on the ground here...but lots of leaves to rake. :-) Wishing all a healthy holiday season. Wear a mask, practice social distancing and keep that hand sanitizer handy so we can all continue to enjoy your wonderful ideas.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Phyllis, Do you remember Northwest Fabrics? I believe they had stores in MI. Right out of college, I managed the Fargo, ND store. We had a great employee discount and I swear I'm still using some of my fabric stash from those days:) So glad you are making masks. Stay safe! Julia

[@tamiraelhiba2576]

Please, do portrait collage ; you are a great teacher 😊😊😊😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

That would be fun and challenging. I’ll give it some thought.

[@jenicecurrie4278]

Brilliant.

[@bridgetrsews]

Julia your wall hanging is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent with us , it’s very much appreciated, Karen R

[@dinamalli3558]

I love your artistic way of creating Julia.. thank you for the diversity of projects and ideas..god bless you💖😍😍

[@asmadraoui9816]

Wonderful 💕💕💕💕

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Love your leaf quilt, thanks for sharing your process with us.

[@srennie8070]

Thank you, that was an excellent video. I've been thinking about trying art quilting and that was really helpful.

[@notmyname2229]

Great video, thank you.😊

[@sadiejosiemom]

You're so talented! I really enjoy your process. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@rachelburgener819]

Julia, this is absolutely wonderful, Thank you, I look forward to what’s coming next!!! ❤️😀

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Hello Julia, your quilt is beautiful ! Love the fabrics you chose for your leaves, they look amazing. Perfect colouring, glorious autumn leaves and flowers. Thankyou for sharing your beginners quilt. It does not look like a 'beginners' at all, love it.

[@aliceolivares-chawk8307]

This is absolutely beautiful Julia. 😃

[@sheilaperl4155]

What beautiful little quilt!!

[@lynnegilbert7652]

This is gorgeous. I love your style. Sometimes we all get caught up in doing everything textbook style, but you show us this is not necessary. I must give this a go. Thank you so much for all your inspiration 😊

[@chickadee04287]

I really liked seeing how you created the background. I had not thought of using the steam-a-seam for that. Welcome to the world of quilting; it is a very big world with lots of creativity!

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Julia this is beautiful and very inspiring. I have also been deterred from trying quilting, due to the formality of it all. I much prefer a more 'free hand' approach, a more 'organic' look. I am really enjoying your longer tutorials of late. Many thanks.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I so agree with you! I love the organic look as well. I am so inspired by the KZbin channel- Zazu's Stitch Art. You should check it out! Thanks for watching, Julia

[@gailroutt360]

Really enjoyed your process! Quilting is not all rules and can be very flexible!😍

[@alpinereid5265]

Another Wonderful design! I marvel at your choices of pattern and color and how it comes together magically! Your talent is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@robertawestbrooks1650]

Very well put together 😊 thanks for sharing with me 👍

[@janetwest8379]

Hi Julia, I am so happy to see your channel grow. You are amazing and so talented. I have watched you grow and am so happy to enjoy your talents. Always look forward to seeing you. Be Happy!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much Janet! You've been with me for a long time and it means so much.

[@bnyzhny]

Luuuuove this, Julia! Your endlessly inspiring whimsical creative ideas are absolutely gobsmacking. Thank you 🥰👏😍⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@carolwidmaier122]

Great job. Looks wonderful!

[@lararodrigues9584]

You are such an inspiration!! Your videos make my day - thank you for all you do for us total strangers ❤️

[@sheilaisom194]

Julia, love this. You have such an avid mind. I would love to be your student one day, but unfortunately I live too far away. Keep making the videos and I'll keep watching.

[@sandrapolizzi629]

Loved your tutorial…I think I’d like to try this as a starter for collaging!

[@lindadechow3703]

This is beautiful, and the quilting exactly matches the whole picture.

[@sarahcogan2144]

Love this tutorial...especially the rod pocket...totally inspiring! Thank you.

[@RaiRojas]

So beautiful- so clever!!!! Love this so much.

[@gailroutt360]

That is fantastic! I’m going to dive into this as I think on a small wall quilt, I could do a good job! Thanks for your inspiration 😍😍

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for your order and supporting my small business. Have fun creating! Julia

[@barbaragoldberg2619]

You are exactly what I was looking for to get my fabric collage started. Love your simple and practical approach.

[@knitntea1672]

Thank you! Really enjoyed that. You created a beautiful piece of textile art 😊

[@ireneoakley6259]

Beautiful collage and the leaves are beautiful, fantastic quilt.x

[@marianrooth9514]

I sure do love this.

[@rhondagentry5253]

Oh Julia I absolutely love this wall hanging!!! This turned out so beautiful!!! Leaves are my favorite, I’m always looking for quilts with leave on them. Thank you for this wall hanging tutorial! Xoxo 😘

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for all your support Rhonda! Your encouragement means so much. Julia

[@rhondagentry5253]

@@stitchesbyjulia you’re so welcome Julia! You give me encouragement by watching your videos and explaining everything so well!! I feel like I can accomplish whatever I’m working on, with all your helpful videos!! I love everything you do!! Xoxo 😘

[@habdoulelmon3em658]

That's very lovely excellent work

[@cathynuytten798]

Your work reminds me of another artist K C Willis. Are you familiar with her? She does more western/ cowgirl type stuff but very similar to yours. You are very easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@LesleyChandlercrafts]

This is so good! I can't wait to try this! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@rickiquilt]

Stunning

[@tracyfrost]

It looks beautiful you are so inspiring

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks for another great video.

[@susanmaroney5520]

love your projects

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Beautiful ♥️ thank you for sharing x

[@gailzyla4841]

Love this!! Thanks, as always!

[@twistedtreehomestead904]

Absolutely gorgeous, I love the colors! Thank you for inspiring!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much!

[@shantelllavigne2464]

This is my favourite. Thank you so much for sharing. Love your videos❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@karenworley8554]

So pretty and you make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@lynette7848]

Your work is just beautiful! TFS 👏🌺

[@tiffanyr4460]

That's beautiful. So inspiring...

[@rhondaforde8070]

Your work is gorgeous thank you

[@ImGinaMarie]

Great idea but steam a seam is so expensive now I wonder if there's a good pellon product you could use besides this that would work..I'D Love to try this technique

[@madonley55]

Beautiful!!! Love love love!!! 🤗🤗

[@cherylramey3948]

Love this...so beautiful! TY for sharing

[@Nanaslegacy]

This is beautiful! Turned out so good!

[@jennym007]

So creative!!! Thank you! 😊🌸

[@lindatonkin3802]

Love it 😍💖❤💚💛💙💜💕💞😊 so pretty!

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Beautiful!

[@adadevries8461]

That is beautiful! I enjoy your videos very much and have used some of your ideas. Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much 😊

[@carolyoung3793]

Beautiful xx

[@vivianarubino8345]

I was missing you !!

[@paulettev2749]

Love your videos.

[@stephaniepaterson6340]

Fabulous colours, love it! Your expert free motion sewing is amazing, I try each time I watch you but although you make it look easy ...it isn’t!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Stephanie, keep trying - it gets easier. Beginners sometimes go to slow. It is actually easier and your stitches are more even if you pick up the speed. Thanks so much for watching, Julia

[@tamiraelhiba2576]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolmarlatt3834]

Love it!!

[@carolineharwood6464]

Hi Julia, Great to see what you have produced from your leaf sketch! I was so grateful to see your clear explanation of how to turn a photo into sketch, using ProCreate and I’ve been practicing. I am now in the process of doing a portrait collage and I’ve printed my sketch on an A4 sheet of paper. Now.... how do I enlarge that so that it is four times larger (4 sheets of paper)? I would so appreciate instructions if you are able to tell me! Thank you! Caroline (Spain)

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Caroline, I will get a video up soon on this. I figured out easy steps on doing the enlarging however I'm sure there are other ways as well. I will let you know when the video is ready. I'm so glad the Procreate software is working for you. I love it!

[@rebeccatoman6042]

On your background, did you decorative stitch on every seam of background pieces? This tutorial is just what I have been looking for years on how to do a collage background. Can't thank you enough.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for watching. I am so glad you found the video inspirational. I did not do a decorative stitch on every seam. Some of the seams I just did a back and forth free-motion stitch. I tried to vary between the decorative stitching and free -motion stitching to make it interesting. I hope this helps. Julia

[@fedpunz8638]

Love this, thanks for your tutorial. Btw what machine are you using? I’m looking for one.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I am using a Janome Memory Craft 8200. Mine is 10 years old. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Julia enjoy your videos. Check out the product Misyfuse. Many textile artists use this. I use it more traditionally as I saw its utility for fusing quilt sandwiches. BUT originally purchased to use in this manner.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Thanks so much for the tip about Mistyfuse. I will try it! Julia

[@eageag7747]

could the leaves have also been traced, cut out, and put on using the steam a seam?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Yes, Steam a seam is wonderful.

[@lindieinred]

Wow that came together so lovely! The fabric for the dowel you do a 1/4” along the top and bottom of it?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Yes, It is just a sleeve for the dowel to fit. Thanks for watching! Julia

[@juliebute905]

That turned out so pretty! Is there a difference between steam a seam 2 and heat and Bond light?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Julie, I didn't find much difference in the "feel" of the appliqués . I know some say that the Heat-n-bond Lite stiffens the fabric more than the steam-a-seam. I really didn't notice much difference. The biggest advantage with steam-a-seam is the tackiness. It acts like a Post-it note and can be easily moved around. Once you like the arrangement it can be permanently ironed. With that said, the biggest difference is the price. The Steam-a seam is approximately 4x the price.

[@Jin04115]

Does the needle get glue on it when topstitching?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

No. The only iron-on adhesive that I have had trouble with is Heat-n-Bond Heavy. It is only for non -sewing. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@Kinrossboyd]

Why didn't you use the steam n heat on the leaves?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, You certainly could use the steam a seam on the leaves. I chose not to because it does add more stiffness to your quilt. I knew the exact placement of the leaves so it was easy to use the glue. With the flower embellishments, I used the steam a seam because it acts as a post-it note and I could move them around until I got the arrangement that I liked. There are not set rules. Do what works best for you. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@Chris_Yoo__AsTheYooFlies]

Love you and this project , but there are simply too many interruptions with commercials. I hand stitch while watching KZbin and if I have to stop and start constantly, it is frustrating. Sorry.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. My videos are usually not this long and I had no idea that KZbin put that many ads on it. I was able to eliminate all but two. Please know that I can not remove all the ads because that is the only way I get paid for all the time and effort that goes into it. You can also sign up for KZbin Red and for a small monthly fee can watch all videos without ads. Creators still get a small percent of the KZbin Red views. Thanks again! Julia

[@Chris_Yoo__AsTheYooFlies]

@@stitchesbyjulia No worries. I understand that creators get money from the commercials and I am absolutely OK with that. But $12 a month for KZbin is not a small fee for some of us.😉 I don’t mind commercials at the beginning and end and maybe one in the middle but sometimes I will get a commercial every 60 seconds. When that happens I can’t watch.

[@adrianapenasarmiento2374]

No entiendo ese papel queda de fondo gracias

[@alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546]

Wow, I really love how your leaves came out. I think each step really added depth to them. I felt exactly the same way as you when I started quilting, like were all these rules really necessary? For a while all I did was rag quilting because it's very forgiving as far as measurements and also stitching not in a straight line! Remember you did a video on fabric postcards? Well, I make fabric postcards but I pack a lot into them and call them my "art quilts." Check them out in my shop in my art quilt section and see what you think. Maybe you could do a tiny art quilt! cocoanap.etsy.com

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Carrie, Your art quilts are so cute! I love the crazy quilting look!

[@sonyasutton6200]

love this