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    Old 09-27-2010, 08:47 AM
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    This quilt was made from a photo I took of part of the terrazzo floor at the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. I was able to mimic the ancient marble and stonework by digging into my stash of batiks and landscape fabrics. I embellished it with thread painting, crystals and beads.

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    Old 09-27-2010, 08:51 AM
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    Wow its beautiful!
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    Old 09-27-2010, 08:53 AM
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    wow!!!
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    Old 09-27-2010, 08:59 AM
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    Awesome! I love the creative way you were able to mimic the tile work!
    Beautiful work :D:D:D
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    Old 09-27-2010, 09:06 AM
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    Oh, the math involved, my head is swimming! Great job, I love it! :) :D
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    Old 09-27-2010, 09:09 AM
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    spectacular! what is the size of your art piece?
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    Old 09-27-2010, 09:13 AM
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    Extremely Fantastic!!!

    if i didn't know it was a quilt, i'd swear it was a photo of a genuine marble mosaic! :thumbup:
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    Old 09-27-2010, 09:14 AM
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    Gorgeous!
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    Old 09-27-2010, 09:15 AM
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    That is drop dead gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! :D
    I can't even imagine doing that!
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    Old 09-27-2010, 09:35 AM
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    Wow, that turned out great. You did a wonderful job.
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