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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:24 PM
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    With some help from several of you last spring, when I was looking for selvages/fabric with writing, I've finally finished my aunt's bookcase quilt just in time for Christmas. She loves books, plants, birdwatching and her kitties, all of which are represented. My thanks to those of you who contributed fabrics with writing -- I got a wonderful selection, and except for the "set" of books in one shelf, all others are unique.

    The kitties are actual photos of her cats, and the plant on the top right is 3-D. The braided rug was hand-braided during my commute to work.

    It's not perfect, but I really like it (and it's done, just in time for Christmas!).
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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:30 PM
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    Wonderful!!! Love everything about this spectacular quilt - your aunt will love it - really shows how much you care about her!
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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:38 PM
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    Thank you! It was so much fun trying things out and coming up with ideas for different ways to use the bits of birds etc that I had....and the board members were so helpful when I needed scraps. I think I like the designing and dreaming better than the execution, but I love the results in the end.
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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:38 PM
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    Spectacular and unique! Great job and I am sure she will cherish it. How did you do the rug?
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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:39 PM
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    I have a library shelf quilt with plain books. You have given me ideas on how to jazz them up a little.
    Love this quilt. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
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    It is beautiful!!!!
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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:46 PM
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    That is one of the most unique quilts I have ever seen on this site. What a work of art and I am sure she is going to love it. Thanks for sharing the pictures. What a present!
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    What a beautiful labor of love that is. Thanks for sharing.
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    So very cool! I hope she loves it!
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    Old 12-21-2011, 07:57 PM
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    What an amazing quilt that is a picture of your aunt"s loves so well. I had never heart of a book case quilt but I love what
    you have done! This is sure to make her CHristmas!
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