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Old 07-10-2012, 05:40 AM
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I really love this board! I have gotten so much inspiration forprojects here!<o></o>
When I saw this quilt (by Cairn) (http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/elephant-dot-quilt-t192672.html)on the QB a while back I was so taken by it, I really wanted to make one. I had my son draw a large version of theelephant and I used that to make an applique`. I used the applique` technique from a tutorial on this board http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...e-t188532.html to keep it soft. The elephant is made of gray fleece and islightly stuffed to make it a little puffy. My DH picked out the background fabric. <o></o>
The coiled basket , also inspired by the QB, (great tutorialby Karenm36) http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutorials-f10/how-make-coiled-fabric-basket-using-clothesline-strips-fabric-t143655.html. I really like her baskets and wantedto make some. This one has some issuesthat I will need to work on a little bit, but I love the technique and willmake more of them and try to improve on my workmanship!<o></o>
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Old 07-10-2012, 06:01 AM
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Love!!that elephant. He looks right at home.
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Old 07-10-2012, 06:07 AM
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I love your projects. I bought the book and the rope to make a bowl like your bag but never did it....I will have to add it to my "to do" lists.
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First, your elephant is adorable! Your DH choice of background fabric is perfect! He looks like he's walking through the jungle. I have been trying to choose a pattern for a quilt for my new DGD due in Oct. and you have given me the inspiration to do this but with a butterfly. Your absolutely right about the QB it's a treasure trove of the best people and idea's. Second, your basket is gorgeous! If there's issues only you will know, your workmanship looks great!
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Wonderful!! I love the basket. I want to try one too, just not sure my sewing machine is up to it.
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Old 07-10-2012, 06:15 AM
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I love the elephant quilt! Looks very real life. And the basket is great. Looks to me like you did a great job on both!
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Both are awesome the elephant is adorable and very nice quilting....I love the basket so rich and bright
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Great job. Barb
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Fantastic projects!
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Such great family team effort with gorgeous results. Wow! Now, I dare say, you have inspired others.
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