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Old 03-02-2010, 03:58 PM
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I also love your owls, especially since they are all so different. I think one thing I would do is quilt a branch for them to stand on, then leaves all around them. This is such a cute quilt!
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I would echo quilt around the owls and do a leaf pattern on the sashings. That is such a cute quilt.
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Old 03-02-2010, 11:57 PM
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My Mother absolutely adores owls and I think she would love this (I know I do)! I would love it if you would share your drawings with me. thanks a ton!
Doug in Akron, Ohio
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Old 03-03-2010, 07:06 AM
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That's adorable, I can't wait to see when you've decided on the quilting.
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Old 03-03-2010, 07:17 AM
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I would be happy to send them to you, just pm me your address.
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Old 03-03-2010, 12:49 PM
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I would quilt a wavy cloud like effect around the outside of the owl. Then SID the owl parts. Then in the owls belly use multiple large up/down zigzags one above the other and offset to represent feathers. Sort of like this, but larger and connected together:
v v v v
-v v v
--v v
I think you get the picture. :D
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Old 03-04-2010, 04:48 AM
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How adorable! I can't keep my eyes off of it. Be sure to show us the finished project. Deciding upon the quilting is always such a big decision for me, too. I've read the many suggestions. Can see them sitting on a branch as one suggested. You have many ideas to choose from for the upper area.
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Old 03-04-2010, 04:56 AM
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OOooooh, OOooooh how wonderful. I love owls. And since they are night creatures I'd problibly add some stars to the night sky along with the branch, and leaves, and "v"s for the feathers. I think the design is comming together from everyones suggestions. I can't wait to see if quilted. Whatever you decide is going to be great.
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Old 03-04-2010, 05:02 AM
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Countrygirl, You might consider yourself a newbie but your work is fantastic. I checked out your blog. You strike me as my kind of quilter. Modest but not dumb. It pays not to worry about the quilt police and do your own thing. As a handquilter I agree with another post that said to echo the owls and then crosshatch. Whatever you do that quilt will always be a standout.
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Old 03-04-2010, 05:18 AM
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Those owls are so cute!!!!! I have never tried applique, but if you would be so kind as to send me a copy of your wonderful owls, I think I just might have to now!!!! If you PM me I can give you all my info.

As for quilting, I would try the tree bark idea someone gave, I think that would look great behind the owls!!

Cheers!
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