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    Old 04-17-2016, 02:58 AM
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    Over in the main section I ask for help to decide how to do the borders for my seasonal lap quilt and got so many great ideas. But I decided to keep it simple so the large bird blocks would stay the focus. So I stitched a border using the reverse side of the green fabric that is sashing between the birds and outlined it all with black. I'm very happy with it. I tend to make traditional quilts but with my border choice I think it leans a little on the modern side.

    The large bird blocks for each season are appliqued. I copied them from an 1880's audubon coloring book that I've had for years. The little bird blocks are from a fabric panel. And I used embroidery, pigma pens, inktense pencils and fabric paint to embellish them. This will be a QS sample for the needle turn applique classes that I teach.

    Thanks for looking.... you are always so helpful when I have questions.
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    Old 04-17-2016, 03:06 AM
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    Lovely. BrendaK
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    Old 04-17-2016, 03:17 AM
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    o my that came out beautiful
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    Old 04-17-2016, 03:51 AM
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    Just stunning. Trying to pick my favorite block... but I can't!
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    Old 04-17-2016, 03:51 AM
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    It's perfect!
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    Old 04-17-2016, 03:52 AM
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    Wonderful. Love using all those techniques. Wish I lived close enough to take your class.
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    Old 04-17-2016, 04:07 AM
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    I would also love to take your class. What wonderful birds!
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    Old 04-17-2016, 05:25 AM
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    it's beautiful.
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    Old 04-17-2016, 05:30 AM
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    Love your seasonal birds quilt!
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    Old 04-17-2016, 06:44 AM
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    beautiful, intricate work.
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