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10-16-2016, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Lands, long before all our fancy technical tools were even invented, I was 'seeing' quilts in terms of pattern rather than color. What I couldn't quickly see, I drew out on graph paper and colored in whatever way came to me. I still do this, but, now I often graph in the Paint program on my laptop.

I believe if you will train yourself to "find the block" it will be easier for you to see the quilt as pattern, beyond the color.

Jan in VA

Ah My Friend Jan ~

You are such an expert at "finding the block" a talent I admire so much when you post helping yet another QB member realize that "seeing the block" is what makes you such a talented quilter and in turn exampling "You certainly can do it!" Especially for someone like me who is intimidated by seemingly difficult quilt blocks. You are a treasure.

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