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Old 01-22-2012, 04:31 AM
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Hi all.

Today, instead of finishing any of my other projects, I well and truly crossed over into the 'Dark Side' and admitted that there is a strong probability of terming myself as a 'quilter'.
I've been avoiding that term, as I need to focus on another craft like another hole in the head - but this project has been swimming around in my head for the past 3-4 years and finally splashed to the surface this morning.

There is NO pattern. I have images taken from a child's story book from the late 50's to early 60's to draw from. I first thumbed through this book some 4 years ago, and realised that the images would translate so nicely to stitchery and therefore a quilt. I bought the main fabric some time ago - it reminds me of sand swirling.
This is the first square stitched. This will be a colourful quilt - think of velvets and satins, jewel colours; aquamarine, golds, purples - I also plan plenty of sequins and beading.
Please join me on this journey. I'm sure to learn a lot of things along the way.
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Old 01-22-2012, 04:45 AM
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Looking forward to more
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Old 01-22-2012, 05:27 AM
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hey no fair! This is like reading a book in installments
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This is one I want to follow along in your journey. Anxious to see the end result. Beth
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I'm ready to go along with you on this fantastic journey. So far sew good. Keep us posted.
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Looks interesting.
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It's looking good, can't wait to see the next "installment".
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I can not wait to see the next block!
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Very nice, great job, thanks for sharing
Have a Blessed day
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Looking forward to your journey, it should be exciting.
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