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Old 12-26-2016, 11:58 AM
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I cut out hundreds of diamonds back in 1974, and sewed some into stars.They sat in a box until two years ago. I joined a quilting guild a few years ago, and finally got it out and finished it for my 32 year old daughter for Christmas. I did "Quilt as You Go" method going with info from the Gourmet Quilter. The four corners are hearts with various machine embroidery stitches. I am so glad it is done.
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Old 12-26-2016, 12:14 PM
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Your stars are lovely! So glad to see another ( old) UFO finished up -- they are always so worth it when finished! Makes me wonder why it takes us so long sometimes.
I bet your daughter is �� thrilled
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Just perfectly lovely, worth all the work for this time of year.
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Old 12-26-2016, 12:19 PM
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It's wonderful - on both sides. Congratulations for finishing such a beautiful quilt.
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very nice job!!!
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​Great QAYG!
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That is so lovely, Aren't you glad you finished it! Love your quilting!
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Wow, you may hold the record for the longest span from start to finish! Lovely quilt.
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Good work. Glad you finished and shared this one.
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For being started in the 70s, the colors and fabrics really work in this setting. Kudos for finishing (and yes, for probably holding the record of longest-held UFO-finally-finished).
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