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    Old 06-17-2011, 12:58 PM
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    Excellent work!!!!!!
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    Old 06-17-2011, 01:01 PM
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    Very cool! Great job!
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    Old 06-17-2011, 01:44 PM
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    Wow, OMG WOW. I like your way the best.
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    Originally Posted by cuppi duke
    I have wanted to try making some portrait quilts. I used to paint portraits and find myself wanting to do the same with fabrics, which doesn't work the same. The first is my grandaughter done the traditional way. The second is done with hand dyed fabrics in a more realistic way. Next time I will dye my fabrics in a more gradated way so there isn't such a definite line. The hair gave me the most trouble but I think I like it.
    both are fantastic! Lily is so cute, of course I am partial, one of my granddaughters is a Lily
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    Old 06-17-2011, 02:04 PM
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    W O N D E R F U L!!!!!
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    Old 06-17-2011, 02:53 PM
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    Lovely.
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    Old 06-17-2011, 02:54 PM
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    Both are stunning.
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    Old 06-18-2011, 03:12 AM
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    I don't think your trying. It looks like your have accomplished two beautiful portraits. Great job.
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    Wow!!
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    Old 06-18-2011, 04:14 AM
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    How about a tutorial on this portrait? I'm sure a lot would like to know.
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