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06-03-2011, 11:15 AM

Roxanne

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This was her Christmas gift in 2004. It was my 2nd quilt and after 6 years it needed some mending.

What a laugh we got out of reviewing the stitching on it---I couldn't stitch a straight line to save my life. Thank goodness I have improved some since then.

Karen's Rail fence 2004

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Karen's Rail fence 2004 back

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06-03-2011, 11:19 AM

Carron

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The love that went into the making of this quilt is worth more than any straight stitching. Nice quilt.

06-03-2011, 11:22 AM

erstan947

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It's always good to look back at past work and see how much we have grown and improved. That being said in 2011 it is still a very beautiful quilt. I'd much rather see a quilt ware out rather than rot out:):thumbup:

06-03-2011, 11:49 AM

Stitchnripper

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It's a lovely quilt! Obviously well used and loved.

06-03-2011, 12:06 PM

katiescraftshop

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It's beautiful. My DH teases me about the quilt he says "started it all". (The very first quilt I made years before we even met.

06-03-2011, 01:05 PM

merrylouw

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The colors you used really make the rail fence pattern POP. And, good for you, for improving over the years. Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in one place.

06-03-2011, 01:09 PM

sueisallaboutquilts

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That's still such a pretty quilt!! She must love it if she wants it repaired. Thanks for sharing :D:D

06-03-2011, 01:10 PM

AngieS

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Its still pretty! :)

06-03-2011, 01:15 PM

Ann L

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Its the thought that counts and it seems she thinks very highly of it. I tell my friends if you want perfect, it won't be from me and they all say the same. "who cares for perfect when I have a friend like you." Warms the heart.