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Old 07-01-2010, 03:09 AM
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This wholecloth won a blue ribbon at the World Quilt Competition 2005. The size is 181 x 99 cm (71" x 39") and it's hand quilted. For the design I've used traditional British quilting patterns like scissors, roses and variations of feathers. Some of the patterns are quilted freehand.
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Old 07-01-2010, 03:44 AM
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I can see why it won! It's just lovely, absolutely lovely. You did an excellent job!

I love wholecloths and cannot wait until my skill level is such that I can make a quilt even 1/2 this wonderful :)

Thank you for sharing!
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Old 07-01-2010, 03:55 AM
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WOw, it IS a beauty! I can see why you won, too!
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Old 07-01-2010, 04:10 AM
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Wonderful quilting!!
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WOW!
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Old 07-01-2010, 04:23 AM
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I'm speechless-a real rarity for me. That's incredible!!
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That is just wonderful. How long does it take you to quilt something this size? I could probably start on something this size and get it finished in 2050!
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That is astonishing! Great work.
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Originally Posted by Farmer Girl
That is just wonderful. How long does it take you to quilt something this size? I could probably start on something this size and get it finished in 2050!
Well, I think I needed 450 to 500 hours to finish it - so maybe 3 months or so, quilting like a fulltime job.
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Absolutely stunning! It certainly deserves a blue ribbon.
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