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    Old 03-09-2020, 03:50 AM
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    Thanks for all the suggestions for finishing this quilt. I added a border of the virgin butterfly fabric and then the purplish sashing. It looked so plain after quilting in the ditches, so I bit the bullet and tried the cross-hatch quilting on the outer border. Then I got brave enough to stitch around the occasional butterfly. I'm ecstatic about my new skills. Not quite ready to use rulers on quilts....yet. Any advice tips welcomed! I also show a close-up of my binding method of folding the top to the back and autostitching-I chose colorful thread and love the effect with the butterflies.
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    Old 03-09-2020, 03:56 AM
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    I think you've graduated into the world of FMQ. Enjoy. Your quilt turned out great!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 05:27 AM
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    Your quilt is awesome!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 05:30 AM
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    So cute! and you are learning new skills at the same time. Good work!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 05:35 AM
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    Isn't it fun to learn a new skill. Your quilt is grand! So colorful and your choice of the butterflies makes this quilt fly into the skies of summertime. Well done and quilting is lovely.
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    Old 03-09-2020, 06:15 AM
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    that is one beautiful quilt i must say. great work!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 07:11 AM
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    I remember seeing the other thread about your quilt. It turned out beautifully! Well done!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 07:45 AM
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    Great quilt and well done!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 09:42 AM
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    Ooh, that's a fun and pretty quilt! Congratulations on the lovely job completed!
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    Old 03-09-2020, 09:43 AM
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    beautifully done!
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