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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:31 AM
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    I lived in Tucson, AZ for over 20 years in a housing development called ‘Desert Shadows” It’s been nearly 20 years since I moved away from the desert and I often think fondly of raising my 2 wonderful kids there. This quilt is a tribute to that time in my life. Of course the sun is central to the desert, thus the burning star in the center. In the afternoon, the sun light creates deep shadows around buildings, rocks and plants. Tucson has many dry, pebbled river beds and is surrounded by tall majestic mountains and foothills. All of these things are represented in this quilt.
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:36 AM
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    WoW I love how you captured the essence of Tucson..just outstanding!
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:36 AM
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    Its just beautiful! and your quilting is perfect for it
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:38 AM
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    Wow, the quilting is awesome. Beautiful quilt. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:38 AM
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    Oh and what part of NC do you live in...as I am from NC too. Be looking to find someone near me who shares the love of quilting.
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:41 AM
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    Absolutely gorgeous! I lived in Tucson 20 years ago, too, on Desert Sky Road, near the El Conquistador. Your quilt perfectly captures the feeling of the area. It is amazing.
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:41 AM
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    ​Wonderful quilt and outstanding quilting! It is great that it is reversible too.
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:41 AM
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    wow... love the quilt
    the colours and the quilting
    very nice
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    Old 11-13-2012, 10:57 AM
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    Now that is my kinda quilting.
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

    I also love -
    the original design and setting, and the fact that it's so personal,
    the scrappy back,
    and did I mention the quilting!??!?!?!?!?!?!
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    Old 11-13-2012, 11:19 AM
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    Your quilting on this took my breath away! Outstanding. I love how each element of the quilting means something and your placement of every element works so well. I love it!
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