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Old 08-27-2012, 02:47 PM
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This was my first experience with a zig zag pattern and I didn't realize that you are not supposed to use prints with a one way design - after I did the first two rows I noticed that some of my fish were swimming upside down - My cousin pointed out that is what fish do after they expire!

Anyway I loved the colors on the original photo so I tried to duplicate them as much as possible. I made this quilt for one of the Nurses where I work that does not want to know the sex of her baby - I hope he/she enjoys it and not too many people notice the imperfections!
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Old 08-27-2012, 03:25 PM
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How funny!! But there is no "supposed to", remember. Just anal piecing if you wish it!
I LIKE your quilt; with "upside down" fish, it can viewed from either direction. So there!

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Old 08-27-2012, 03:26 PM
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Very pretty! The upside-down fish will be right-side up, when the quilt is turned around.
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I love your quilt and I'm wanting to make one. Love the color selection !
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It looks beautiful. We are always learning. Enjoy your pretty quilt!
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Well, if you turn the quilt around, the ones that were upside down are now right side up! I think the baby will have fun with the bright colors and lively design. Tell the quilt police to go arrest somebody else!
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yes nice... and we will not send the quilt police
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Old 08-27-2012, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LynnVT View Post
Well, if you turn the quilt around, the ones that were upside down are now right side up! I think the baby will have fun with the bright colors and lively design. Tell the quilt police to go arrest somebody else!
That was my thought also. Great Quilt.
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What imperfections?!

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Your color choices are absolutely magnificent! Who cares what the fish are doing? Maybe they're acrobats. Or maybe they're upside-down catfish. http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/ca...idedowncat.htm
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