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Birthday Bouquet for Helga - My first Watercolor and Mitered Borders! eeek!!

Birthday Bouquet for Helga - My first Watercolor and Mitered Borders! eeek!!

Old 05-06-2011, 03:19 PM
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McCalls Quilting May/June 2011 issue has a quilt called "Wreath of Spring" designed by Jennifer Bosworth.

I decided it was time to try a watercolor quilt. Was nervous about the mitered borders but I think it came out OK. I learned a lot!! So don't look too close!

This one is for a lady named Helga, who is dear to my heart, in honor of her 80th birthday. I hope she will enjoy her birthday bouquet! :lol:

Hope you enjoy it too! :oops: :thumbup: :oops:
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Beautiful!!! And it would look great in my guest room. My address is...j/k. I am sure that your friend is going to love it & feel very special wrapped up in it.
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Beautiful...and the corners look perfect. :thumbup:
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beautiful 11
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Simply GORGEOUS!! Pat yourself on the back, great job! :D:D
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What's not to enjoy? It's really lovely!

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That is lovely. I did my first watercolor wallhanging a few years ago and have made several since then...aren't they fun!!!!??? I love choosing the perfect pieces for each element of the design.
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That's amazing! The talent here in this forum is unbelievable. What a wonderful gift!
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Very pretty; good job :thumbup:
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