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    Old 01-14-2013, 08:27 AM
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    I have fallen in love with this picture of the back cloth of the Russian ballet The Firebird. The cloth is on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Has anyone come across a quilt pattern inspired by this beautiful painting by Natalia Goncharova? Not very savy on adding pics so here is a link.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10882015

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    Old 01-14-2013, 09:11 AM
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    Thanks for adding the link.

    I was watching some past episodes of The Quilt Show last week, and the one with Karen Eckmeier (#1109),
    which showed how she made her Villages quilts, was very interesting.

    Here's are some examples:
    http://www.quilted-lizard.com/collage_gallery.htm

    Check out the Aegean Memories in the middle of the first row, and I love the colors in Tiny Town.
    They all have that same sense of denseness.

    Anyway, it's what I thought of first when I saw the picture of the backdrop.

    Obviously, the color palette and roof shapes would be different, but her method looked to be super easy and extremely flexible.

    I don't usually do that type of quilt, but I was really intrigued.

    Anyway, you have to be a paid member to view the shows.
    However, if you think you'd be interested in that type of quilt, I have some extra gift certificates that would enable you see it (I've been a member since the beginning).
    I'd be really interested in what you come up with.

    And welcome to the board.
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    Old 01-14-2013, 04:38 PM
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    MTS, you either have a great memory or a good eye.. the Villages quilts are gorgeous and certainly capture the spirit of the Firebird cloth. I would love to see the video! Thank you for the offer!
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    Old 01-14-2013, 05:14 PM
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    Sending you a PM with the certficate #.

    Please post back here if you somehow do use the technique (or another) for this project.
    Good luck.
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