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Galapagos Sea Turtles
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My DH has had the Galapagos Islands on his bucket list ever since I met him in 1969. In February we finally got to go to Ecuador and its National Park of the islands. We even got to celebrate our 46th anniversary on the boat, our accommodations for the 8 days! It is amazing to see animals that don't exist anywhere else in the world: blue footed boobies, marine iguanas, giant tortoises to name a few. Because Ecuador has done a great job controlling its treasure, the animals haven't had bad experiences with man and are unafraid. Sea lions nurse their pups within yds (a 2 meter distance is required) and often are curious enough to swim and snorkel with you. Birds nest just feet off the path, and often iguanas will cross in front of you going along their merry way. If you ever get the chance...go!
Before we left I managed to make Toni Whitney's Sea Turtles wall hanging as a tribute to our trip. Here is the "real version" and mine. Enjoy. [ATTACH=CONFIG]609617[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]609620[/ATTACH] |
Fantastic ! You do nice work.
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Wow, super quilt
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Beautiful! What a super reminder of your glorious visit!
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I love sea turtles. I love your sea turtle quilt. I fell in love with sea turtles when my daughter took me to Hawaii. They are beautiful.
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Wonderful, great job
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Love your story and the turtles! How neat that you and hubby got to go and chase your dreams.
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So beautiful! I'm another turtle lover...
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Gorgeous!
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Great turtles quilt! Neat that you two had chance to go and see the natural beauties of Ecuador!
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So happy for you and your husband . . . and congratulations that you could celebrate your anniversary is such a beautiful place. Your wall hanging is awesome - a great way to remember this special time! You did magnificent work on it.
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Beautiful work.
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Fantastic! It came out great. Thanks for showing us.
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Love it. Sounds like a fantastic trip
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Oh my gosh! That quilt is super stunning!
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You are such an artist. Thank you for sharing the real and the fabric images of the sea turtles. I'll talk to my DH and ask if we can put the Galapagos Islands on our bucket list, too.:o
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There are a few rare places on this earth that can change your life in some way when you go there. These places are truly touched by God's grace. The Galapagos is definitely one of those rare places and you describe so much in just a few short sentences. That gorgeous quilt you made is a fitting tribute to your visit and will remind you of that magic place every time you look at it.
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So happy that you & DH were able to spend your time in the Galapagos Islands. Congratulations to you! Your quilt is beautiful & a wonderful remembrance of your special trip.
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Outstanding quilt! And that trip sounds fabulous. Lucky you.
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Thank you for sharing your story and your quilt. Both are intriguing. Your work is magnificent and shows in this rendition of your experience. Truly you are a master.
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I adore turtles. I have the wall hanging I made where I can see it every day!
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
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There are a few rare places on this earth that can change your life in some way when you go there. These places are truly touched by God's grace. The Galapagos is definitely one of those rare places and you describe so much in just a few short sentences. That gorgeous quilt you made is a fitting tribute to your visit and will remind you of that magic place every time you look at it.
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Stunning. What a beautiful memory you have made, both real and in quilted version.
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Wow your turtles look very realistic. Great job and a very nice story to go with it.
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Fantastic- your turtles look so real. Great memories.
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Love turtles of any kind and love your quilt; outstanding.
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Wow, fantastic quilt!
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Awesome!!!
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What a great quilt and wonderful memory piece! I too love McKenna Ryan patterns and Toni Whitney also. Looks like I need to add this place to my bucket list. Love to see birds and sea animals.
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That sounds like the trip of a lifetime! How wonderful. You did a great job on your turtles and now you will think of your trip every time you look at them :-)
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Love your quilt, picture and story. Sounds like a dream come true. Are you anywhere near Yorkville?
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beautiful picture and quilt! thanks for your story too
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Gorgeous place, the galapagos and the seychells is on my bucket list, so happy for you and your wall hanging is beautiful
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There is something about seeing turtles swim that can take your breath away. Striking. I hope that we can find a way to keep all the turtles thriving. They are such beautiful creatures. I have a turtle quilt in the queue too.
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Awesome sea turtle quilt.
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Wow! What a great way to remember your trip.
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Beautiful work! I like Toni Whitney's work and you have done a masterful work on it. I also like your original sea turtle. Sounds like a wonderful trip for your anniversary. Nice memories.
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Wow, yours is fantastic.
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A+++++ Great trip you took too.
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Oh, I envy you your trip. I have wanted to go to the Galapagos Islands for 30+ years. I love both your photo of the sea turtle and your quilted ones.
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