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    Old 01-12-2014, 03:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by MaryKatherine
    The original ver.1, went to Australia. This one was 8 days of steady focus. (I keep telling my friends I have no life!) It is, to date, the largest piece I have attempted 24"x36". It's surprisingly tiring, but oh, so satisfying work. All that remains to be done now is the border and binding. Now I can get back to some relaxing and not quite so intense UFO Quilts. Thanks for letting me crow! Enjoy!!
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    It's exquisite!
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    Old 01-12-2014, 03:56 AM
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    Fantastic job.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 04:04 AM
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    Wow, that is amazing. You do absolutely beautiful work.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 05:34 AM
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    Obviously "steady focus" is not all this takes. I would add these: an eye for detail, wonderful color sense, a steady hand, but (most importantly) genuine T A L E N T !
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    Old 01-12-2014, 05:36 AM
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    Stunning piece
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    Old 01-12-2014, 06:43 AM
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    Amazing quilt. It looks like a painting on canvas.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 06:50 AM
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    Another gorgeous one!
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    Old 01-12-2014, 06:53 AM
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    I've tried to insert some detail here. I had to photo shop to reduce the file size but I think the look true, at least on my monitor
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    Attached Thumbnails img_2052c2.jpg   img_2058.jpg   img_2055.jpg   img_2052c1.jpg  
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    Old 01-12-2014, 07:19 AM
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    *gasp*
    (better call 911 for me!)


    Beyond belief!!!!!
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    Old 01-12-2014, 07:25 AM
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    Beautiful quilt. Great job.
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