Step 1: Open the photo using Picture Window for Quilters software.

The software will show how the image is tiled and the final size of the image.

Step 2: Print the tiled photo onto 8-1/2″ x 11″ pieces of treated fabric.

Step 3: Stitch the fabric pieces together in rows.

Step 4: Join the rows to form the quilt top.

In 2008, Rochelle had the honor of being Nancy Zieman’s guest on Sewing with Nancy on a two-part series entitled Picture Perfect Quilts. Nancy and Rochelle detailed the process of creating a photo quilt.

The key elements of turning a photo into an art quilt are enlarging and tiling the photo and printing on 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheets of fabric which are fused to heavy duty freezer paper. Most home printers include software for tiling.

If you make a wall hanging using these techniques, Rochelle would love to see it. Email a photo to: rochelle@designadvertising.net. Let her know if you would like to have the photo posted on this website. Please provide a little description and the finished size. Thanks — Looking forward to seeing your projects.