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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:21 PM
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    The school principal where I teach is retiring this year. I wrote on an earlier post about making her a quilt for a gift from the faculty. Thanks to all of you I got great advice - even what fabric I should use (Thanks - LovinMySoldier!) Here's the earlier post: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-117877-1.htm
    A quilting friend who is also a co-worker ended up sewing most of it, but I helped! :) I think it came out great and can't wait to reveal it at the retirement party we're hosting next week.
    Fabric: fat quarter bundle from Clotilde
    Pattern: Turning 12
    Border is same as backing - from local quilt shop
    Quilting - overall meander pattern done by friend who has only quilted for herself until now.
    Label - our school mascot is Ricky Ricebird. (Only in Texas?) We work at Northside Elementary.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:29 PM
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    Love this!!! Beautiful!
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:30 PM
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    Love the colors.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:31 PM
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    Beautiful quilt. Love the red.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:32 PM
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    It needed to be red and white because those are our school colors, but I didn't really want a rah-rah quilt. That's where this board came in to send me in the right direction.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:35 PM
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    Very nice!! How nice of you to do that!
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:36 PM
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    Gorgeous, I love red and white quilts!!! Best wishes to your colleague.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:37 PM
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    This is absolutely luscious. I hope you get a picture of her receiving it. I am sure she will be moved by such a great gift.
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    Great job!
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    Old 05-22-2011, 07:40 PM
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    Lovely quilt. You both did a wonderful job.
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