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Mary's South of the Border.. On it's way Home :)

Old 07-29-2012, 06:40 PM
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Default Mary's South of the Border.. On it's way Home :)

Mary has sent me several boxes with quilt tops.. So over the next few weeks you will be seeing a lot of quilts being posted... Mary said do what you want.. but this one will be going into a show this September...

I outlined all the applique lots of pebbling, small little motifs and leafs.. i made a scalloped feather border around with small meandering..
We used two layers of Hobb's 80/20 batting.. It is white on white fabric with 12,000 yards of white thread... I have 168 hours into this beautiful quilt...

It has been awhile since I have posted anything so I hope I do this right. I have 3 or 4 pics to upload.. so please be patient... and thanks bunches for looking
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:43 PM
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Beautiful quilt and quilting--should win a prize in the show for sure!
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Well that is sure a beauty. Wish I could see more close up's of this quilt. The quilting is very nice and it's such a pretty quilt. How is quilting with 2 layers of batting.
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:47 PM
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Actually it is very easy to use two layers of batting... It helps make everything pop and the places you need to stand out.. they are standing out...

I posted 5 pics but I only see 4... Oh yes.. and the date on my camera is wrong.. !!!!

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Well that is sure a beauty. Wish I could see more close up's of this quilt. The quilting is very nice and it's such a pretty quilt. How is quilting with 2 layers of batting.
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:49 PM
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beautiful work. i'd hate to ask how much 168 hours of work is worth! that one looks like a winner.
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Gorgeous work! My kind of quilting, for sure. That is a LOT of hours but it shows. I love using double bats. It really makes a huge difference in getting motifs to pop. Green Fairy has gotten to the point where she always does it now. I know for my own quilts I will only do double and will recommend it to clients if they really want that extra wow factor. You did an outstanding job on this. I hope it does well at the show.
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Really love your choice of quilting..doesn't overpower the applique..sets it off beautifully
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very nice quilting work
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The quilt is beautiful and the quilting is outstanding! I love everything about it!
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Lovely work. thanks for postitng it.
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