DH's Jewel Box Quilt Done
07-05-2011, 05:24 AM
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Very pretty. I have a jewel box started from many years ago that turned into an abandoned project. I should dig it out and at least look at it to see if I want to finish it or give it to someone who will. Thanks for reminding me about it.
07-05-2011, 07:13 AM
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It's a beautiful quilt, no wonder he's happy with it. I've been thinking of doing one for the next family reunion, especially since I have all these various size pieces left over from the other quilts I have made. When I showed a similar one to my DH he decided it was too busy for him, but I like it, he likes quilts with fewer colors in a more controlled design. I've challenged myself over the last several years to make "scrap happy" quilts for our family reunions, using fabric that the family members send me, after I choose a color scheme. Try making a quilt with red, purple, orange, yellow, green, black, teal in fabrics with various prints and patterns. They turned out to be beautiful quilts and they can't wait to see what I come up with every other year when we get together. Sometimes it's good to challenge yourself to stretch yourself. I think it has made me a better quilter.
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