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    Old 05-28-2011, 03:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by feline fanatic
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    That's what I loved about them - the beauty of a mathematical pattern found in nature - I had a look at some freeware programs but I'll have to wait for DH to have the time to help me work them!
    You know, in looking at your avatar quilt, in essence it is a fractal quilt.
    You're right! That is a block bender from the technique by Margaret Miller. I'm now looking at mandala designs as well - amazing where google can take you! :lol: This is cool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g16B6...eature=related
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    Old 05-28-2011, 04:01 AM
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    There is a natural beauty in each fractal design. I use to have a set of lamaneted fractals from nature that I showed my students each year when we got to a certain chapter in science and in math. They are very interesting.
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    Old 05-28-2011, 05:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by k3n
    Here's a link I found that had been posted by ghostrider when this topic was discussed on here a coupkle of years ago http://www.enchgallery.com/fractals/fracthumbs.htm

    Have a look and see what you think - this topic has had 48 views but so far no comments. :?
    Looked at some of the galleries....holy cow! There are some beautiful pictures! Definitely something I'm going to do some research on in the future...
    Thanks for the link and ideas! :)
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    Old 05-28-2011, 05:40 AM
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    I love the way you push the envelope ;-)
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    Old 05-28-2011, 06:06 AM
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    Quilt University has a class on fractals taught by Lily Kerns. It's next offered September 30th.
    http://www.quiltuniversity.com/catalog.htm (under design and color).
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    Old 05-28-2011, 06:10 AM
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    Certainly an interesting idea, don't know whether I hate it or love it........

    Fractals?---a new one to me----it takes quilting to a new, modern level for sure

    Thanks for posting
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    Old 05-28-2011, 06:31 AM
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    Gosh, fractal quilts have been around since the 60's at least! There are many types of "math quilts" out there, all amazing.
    A good place to start is http://www.mathquilt.com/
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    Old 05-28-2011, 07:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by ghostrider
    Gosh, fractal quilts have been around since the 60's at least! There are many types of "math quilts" out there, all amazing.
    A good place to start is http://www.mathquilt.com/
    I'm in the process of getting ready for a party so not much time now but I'll certainly be checking that out later - looks fascinating! :-D
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    Old 05-28-2011, 07:46 AM
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    I have been making "fractal" quilts for years :D :D :D
    A "fractal" is a geometric design where it repeats smaller, it can be found EVERYwhere in nature! but also paintings, tilework, weaving for thousands of years!!!
    so Im not the only human obbsessed am I ;)
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    Old 05-28-2011, 07:47 AM
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    I have a few ideas sketched out :D from when this topic was brought up last time.
    Maybe it is time to get them back out again LOL
    I can't wait to see what you do with this concept :D:D:D
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