Opportunity quilt for Parkinson's research

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02-26-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pollytink

So beautiful! I don't think I've ever seen those tulips/flowers before.....maybe see a closeup?

I would also love to see a closeup! You both did a wonderful job on your quilt! It is stunning!

02-28-2013, 07:26 AM

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Thank you everyone for all the kind words and compliments! I'm posting the image from EQ7 so you can see how the block is made. I think it will show you better than a closeup. I used the 1 1/2" finished Creative Curves ruler designed by Virginia A. Walton to cut the curved units. They are sort of like a Drunkard's Path but the corner (concave) pieces are smaller and the pie-shaped (convex) pieces are larger. The idea for the tulips came from a pattern for a table runner that was in some catalog, can't remember which, a few years ago. A few tweaks, some help from EQ and this was the end result.
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02-28-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fxsts93kf

I would also love to see a closeup! You both did a wonderful job on your quilt! It is stunning!

I posted the EQ7 image in lieu of a closeup. Check out my last post, please. Thanks for all the compliments.

02-28-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pollytink

So beautiful! I don't think I've ever seen those tulips/flowers before.....maybe see a closeup?

Thank you for the compliment! I posted the EQ7 image in lieu of a closeup. Please look for my second post. Thanks.

02-28-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ngeorgia

I like the colors you chose. What is the pattern?

Please see my last post where I included an EQ7 image of the block. There really is not a pattern. The red tulip is the Parkinson's symbol so that sort of dictated color choices. Thank you.

02-28-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KLO

Just wanted to thank you and your Aunt for doing this. My Dad died from Parkinson's Disease so I was really pleased to see that you were raffling this off to benefit research on this terrible disease. I hope they find a cure in time to benefit your Uncle. Bless you!

Forgot to mention that it also is a beautiful quilt!

If one's family has not been touched by Parkinson's then they really have no idea how awful this disease can be. My aunt and uncle have a fantastic support group that meets once a month. My uncle always came home saying how blessed he was and how we all needed to really pray for this or that person and/or their family. My sympathies to you for your loss. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement.