how to "overhang" a pattern

[dhugg]

hello,

i was wondering i f someone could point me in the direction of where i might learn to do what is in the photo i have attached.  specifically i would like to learn how give the appearance of the wrapped pattern around the object and secondly the part where the pattern (or whatever) sticks out or overhangs the object (in this case the letter)?  i dont mind doing the work but i dont know where to start on this.

appreciate any help...

dhugg

[rich2005]

You are not being ignored, but this does not look like a job for Gimp.

Looking at it, sort of 3D-ish. Might be possible with Blender or maybe some vector application such as Ad*be Illustrator.