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    Old 07-26-2013, 11:17 AM
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    A friend wanted a quilt for her mother's tall old-fashioned double bed with purples, greens, and pansies. When I saw this I knew it was perfect. I usually do zippadeedoodah patterns - turning 12, cheaper by the dozen, yellow brick road - easy peasey, quickly done - so this was a real stretch for me. I still have to quilt and bind it - I cringe at the thought - but at least this much is done.

    I have never mitered borders before and the striped borders just seemed to require them. It took at least 6 hours for me to do these silly borders and I'm not sure they will ever even show. Oh well, now I know how to do them!

    Fabric: Lovely by Debbie Beaves for RJR Fabrics
    Pattern: Plumeria from the May/June 2013 issue of Quiltmaker magazine
    Size: 90" square
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    Old 07-26-2013, 11:34 AM
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    Beautiful if she doesn't want it, I'll give it a home.
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    Old 07-26-2013, 11:36 AM
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    It looks great. Very nicely done. I love the fabrics and colors.
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    Old 07-26-2013, 11:36 AM
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    wowie...it turned out great!!!!!
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    Old 07-26-2013, 11:40 AM
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    very pretty - can't imagine she wouldn't love it!
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    Old 07-26-2013, 11:47 AM
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    I know she'll love it - I work with her and have known her for years. When her mother passed away about 6 months ago she used some of the small inheritance she received to have me make a quilt for each of her 3 children. Then she asked me to make one for her and this is what I found. I've sent her pics of each step along the way - cutting, piecing the units, making the first big block, etc. She's in love with it already so I just have to take a deep breath and finish it!
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    Old 07-26-2013, 12:00 PM
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    That is a stunning quilt! I may have to add it to my "list".
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    Old 07-26-2013, 12:07 PM
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    It is beautiful - and in my favorite colors,too!
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    Old 07-26-2013, 12:18 PM
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    That is a lovely, lovely quilt, and very well done. Congratulations on going outside your comfort zone.
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    Old 07-26-2013, 12:42 PM
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    Love that quilt! The colors are perfect and its a really pretty design as well. Can't wait to see it quilted too!
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