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    Old 03-16-2011, 11:37 AM
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    http://thatcrazyquiltygirl.blogspot....et-debbie.html

    I often think it's a shame when I see an old, often hand-pieced top given to an unsympathetic LAer just to be pantoed or stippled all over... But take a look at this link - it's a traditional Sunbonnet Sue top, pieced by it's owner's great-grandmother. And personally, I think that this long-armer did an absolutely fabulous and very sympathetic job on it. I think the finished quilt is now a prime example of how the old traditional can sit beautifully alongside our contemporary skills with modern machines. What do you all think? :D

    EDIT: it's the second quilt on the page I'm referring to, you have to scroll down a tad. :-D

    EDIT 2: here's a link with better photos http://quiltinggallery.com/2011/02/1...ongarm+Quilter
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    Old 03-16-2011, 11:45 AM
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    What a caring thoughtful Long Armer!
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    Old 03-16-2011, 11:55 AM
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    Isn;t that just beautiful.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 11:59 AM
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    wow that is beautiful!
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    Old 03-16-2011, 11:59 AM
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    That's the kind of quilting I love!!! Where almost every inch is heavily quilted. I really dislike big feathers that are 9" wide, and that's it.

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    And I see you're showing off your beautiful creation in your new avatar. It's so fabulous.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 12:09 PM
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    WOW!!! I like that girl!!!
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    Old 03-16-2011, 12:18 PM
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    WOW!!! I like that girl!!!
    She could make your slithering friend pop.

    Isn't it great when someone takes pride in their craft?
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    Old 03-16-2011, 12:25 PM
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    Hasn't she done a lovely job.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 12:26 PM
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    I am impressed with her skill. She did a fantastic job. Thank you for sharing this with us. :thumbup:
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    Old 03-16-2011, 12:33 PM
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    A beautiful treasure. Handling the extra fullness can be quite a job. I am working one today that had that problem.
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