Quilt inspirations from Spanish tile

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03-30-2011, 10:31 AM

SueSew

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It didn't occur to me why at the time, but I kept taking pictures of the gorgeous tiles when I was on vacation in Nicaragua. These photos are from the city of Granada, which was established by Spanish colonists in the 1500's.

Now I know it's because I'm a quilter!

Hope you enjoy the inspiration too

Sue

Tile - rooftop of B&B

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Tile - museum, Grenaga

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Tile - Grenada courtyard

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03-30-2011, 10:39 AM

asmmauer

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The second one reminds me of a Celtic knot I can see why you thought they would make great blocks.By the way my daughter just got back from a mission trip to Nicaragua a couple weeks ago she loved it.

03-30-2011, 11:36 AM

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They make great blocks if the quilter is a lot better than me! I get dizzy just thinking about a Celtic Knot!

Where did your daughter go in Nicaragua? It is a beautiful country

03-30-2011, 12:24 PM

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thanks for the inspirations :)

03-30-2011, 03:34 PM

QuiltnNan

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great inspirations

03-30-2011, 05:53 PM

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The first picture reminds me of the Fons & Porter show I watched yesterday on Strata quilts. 1700 series they said.
I take pictures of tile and beautiful patterned carpets too. :) Janie