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11-14-2009, 09:09 PM

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Ninnie

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I love those , they are beautiful!!

11-14-2009, 09:13 PM

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katier825

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Wow, those snowflakes really finish off the quilt! Great job! :D

11-14-2009, 09:53 PM

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What a beautiful quilt!!! Love the snowflakes :D :D :D

11-15-2009, 12:28 AM

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Izy

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I absolutely LOVE this quilt, what a fantastic idea!! There will be no stopping you now, I WILL have to try and find some fabric paints here in Spain to have a play too!! :D :D :D

11-15-2009, 01:24 AM

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Deecee

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Just love the snowflakes and the rest of the quilt. You have done a fantastic job - it looks beautiful.

11-15-2009, 05:36 AM

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Wow, wow, wow!
Those are beautiful and tie everything together.
Thanks for sharing,
lots2do

11-15-2009, 05:42 AM

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marsye

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Thats delightful!! :wink: I have used fabric paint for many of my blocks and wall hangings. If you need a fast gift or don't have alot of time to sew its the way to go. :)

11-15-2009, 06:35 AM

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Roben

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcia

Those snowflakes MAKE the quilt---how fun! What kind of paint did you use?

I think you're right - they did make the quilt! The top went together in just a couple of hours, but I really wanted something to finish off those blank panels and I was reluctant to trapunto them (since it will be just a throw that hubby & the Boyz will abuse, I mean use :lol: ) Don't tell them - I sprinkled a little really fine glitter on the snowflakes, just couldn't help myself!

I used a Shiva oil paint stick (titanium white) and a stencil by Cedar Canyon Textiles (http://www.cedarcanyontextiles.com) - I picked up the stencil, a pattern and an iridescent silver paint stick as a kit from the Quilted Arts Studio booth, but the silver just didn't show up well - so I had to go shopping :D We have a local family-owned crafts store here that has a lot of artist supplies, and they have a limited selection of the paint sticks. In addition to the other places mentioned already, Sew Thankful has them as well: http://www.sewthankful.com/ShivaPaintstiksAndMore.html

My plan is to outline them and add a little detail when it gets machine quilted. I may never live down the fact that it was hubby's idea :lol: :lol: