http://www.tomorrowsheirlooms.cc/patterns.html
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http://www.tomorrowsheirlooms.cc/kits/heron.jpg
scroll down to the Sunset heron. I love this and it would be aperfect Christmas present for my mil. BUT I am a new quilter and don't want to get in over my head. The part I'm worried about is the water. I can do the border and I can applique the heron by hand.
Thank you for any advice!