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    Old 10-05-2016, 03:07 AM
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    When I first began quilting in earnest, a good friend handed me a pamphlet showcasing several quilts that could be purchased from a now out of business company. As she handed it to me she made a comment about how much she liked one of the quilts pictured. Within a few days of that I drew out on graph paper the quilt she liked, figured out how much fabric I thought it would need and headed to a fabric store. You can probably guess, by looking at the colors of green and mauve, this had to be about 20 years ago. Well, last year I actually started cutting and piecing the top!!!! Health issues slowed me down for a few months, then I got messed up on the piecing, but finally it fell into place and I got it pieced, quilted and bound. Now for a label and to surprise her with this quilt! I know her house decor has changed in the 20 plus years it took me to make it, but I figure she can hide it under a bedspread or comforter. I used muslin on the back, off white thread, Hobbs 80/10 batting, quilted feathered wreaths in the light background "squares" with continueous curves in the pink and green squares.
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    Old 10-05-2016, 03:11 AM
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    She'll love it no matter how long it took you. What a surprise!!!!!!!!!
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    Old 10-05-2016, 03:29 AM
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    nicely done
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    Old 10-05-2016, 03:31 AM
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    Lot of work and it paid off..It is a beauty.....
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    Old 10-05-2016, 03:49 AM
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    very nice job!!!
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    Old 10-05-2016, 04:22 AM
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    ​Pretty quilt!
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    Old 10-05-2016, 05:07 AM
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    Nice pattern! I've been trying to figure it out with shortcuts, and it's a simple puzzle with a few shortcuts. If anyone can identify, please do.
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    Old 10-05-2016, 07:15 AM
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    Oh that is so fantastic. She'll love it, I know I do.
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    Old 10-05-2016, 10:18 AM
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    She will adore this!! Great job!!
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    Old 10-05-2016, 11:33 AM
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    Love your quilt and your friend will to. What a nice surprise for your friend.
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