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09-12-2017, 12:36 PM

#51

MaryKatherine

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Originally Posted by RuthiesRetreat3

OUTSTANDING!!! Love the 3D effect with the added on leaves. And the quilting is perfect. Tell me about the leaves. Are they edged with zigzag stitch? Or with something that prevents fraying? Just beautiful.

The leaves hand cut double fabric fused then stitched down the center "vein".

09-12-2017, 12:51 PM

#52

Taughtby Grandma

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I love it! No wonder it took first prize. Very well deserved. The leaves are the perfect touch!

09-12-2017, 12:54 PM

#53

osewme

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Jaw-dropping, beautiful quilt. Not only is it a first place winner...it is a best in show. That's an amazing quilt. The colors are spectacular & the combination of efforts turned out absolutely stunning! Congratulations!!!

09-12-2017, 02:23 PM

#54

Innov8R

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Congrats on your big win.

09-12-2017, 02:54 PM

#55

sJens

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wow, that is beautiful

09-12-2017, 03:47 PM

#56

KLO

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Originally Posted by copycat

Great teamwork! It is so unique in both quilt design and quilting with the leaves attached...just as if the wind blew them on top of the quilt top. Lovely colors...My name for it would be Blustery Fall Day!

I totally agree with copycat. Couldn't have said it any better and the name suggestion is perfect!