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    Old 08-18-2015, 04:08 PM
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    Default Modern Quilts Unlimited Block Challenge
    I have entered a contest thru Modern Quilts Unlimited magazine. The challenge is to prepare a modern version of old fashioned block patterns which are provided as inspiration by MQU. Just wanted to share photos of my first 2 blocks.

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    "South! I Said South" (inspired by Flying Geese)

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    "Snails! Follow the Geese!" (inspired by Snail's Trail)
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    Old 08-18-2015, 05:33 PM
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    Beautiful blocks.
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    Old 08-18-2015, 05:38 PM
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    I love seeing the submissions in thr MQ contests. Your blocks are wonderful! Good luck, hope you win!!
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    Interesting distortions of standard blocks...it's hard for me to think asymmetrically...I admire anyone who can..good luck...
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    ​Beautiful!
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    I love them. I love the colors you have used. Good Luck!
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    Old 08-18-2015, 05:58 PM
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    great interpatations
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    very nice love the colors!!!
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    I love it!! Great colors!
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    Old 08-19-2015, 04:37 AM
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    Interesting twist. Good Luck.
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