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08-25-2013, 12:48 PM

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pw6

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WOW, great work. I agree with the others, do echo then rays on the edges.. you must post picture when finished quilting it.. WOW

08-25-2013, 01:02 PM

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KingsLady

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Thank you! I found the pattern in the January 1993 issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine and have been saving it all these years. I have also found reference to it on the internet at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum.

08-25-2013, 01:34 PM

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Quilter 65

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Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS!!!! So beautiful and wonderfully done!

08-25-2013, 06:00 PM

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oh munner

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Probably four of the most stunning applique blocks I've ever seen!!!!

08-25-2013, 06:05 PM

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DogHouseMom

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Originally Posted by KingsLady

You gal's are the best! Great ideas & so very encouraging! I was planning on quilting around each element of each snowflake. I hadn't thought to quilting a snowflake in the blank space where the corners meet - I love that idea! I think if I quilt in red it shouldn't take away from the appliqued flakes too much. (But honestly, I'm tempted to use something sparkly too!)

How about a red metallic?? Or even a red with a lot of sheen to it (poly or rayon).

08-25-2013, 06:18 PM

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stablemom

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Wow. So striking. I am in the process of collecting fabric in blue and whites to make a snowflake quilt. I hope it turns out as striking!

08-26-2013, 03:54 AM

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Retired Fire Chief

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How beautiful, while I can't offer any advice on how to quilt them I certainly understand Why you want the best to highlight their beauty. I think I would pm Chrisma (I hope that's correct), everything I've seen of her has been magnificent.

08-26-2013, 06:20 AM

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Therese

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Originally Posted by alikat110

How abour echo quilting each snowflake, then a snowflake design in the negative space created when 4 blocks are sewn together? They are gorgeous....

This gets my vote!! Beautiful snowflakes!

08-26-2013, 06:22 AM

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tessagin

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Maybe echo? I'm not qualified. Photos, please and thank you when you're finished.

08-26-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

How about a red metallic?? Or even a red with a lot of sheen to it (poly or rayon).

If you want a red metallic, Superior Threads has a red # 62 or for even more sparkle their Glitter threads have more bling! Glitter # 130 Ruby, would be my choice.