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    Old 12-14-2013, 02:33 PM
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    I have it up on my design wall until I can decide how to quilt it. Should I do a small stipple or pebbles to make the Dragonflies pop out? Should I do a swirly wind design? I think I will be using black thread so the quilting doesn't over whelm the Dragonflies. It finished about 14 X 32 inches. How would you quilt it?
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    Old 12-14-2013, 02:48 PM
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    I like the idea of a swirly wind. My girlfriend has made a few of these blocks. I tried, but they are a lot of work and I just can't get them to be as beautiful as you and she did. Great job!
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    Old 12-14-2013, 03:17 PM
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    Wow, Tartan, that came out so well! I also would go with a swirl design, although I don't envy you. Black on black is hard on the eyes, but I think black thread or maybe very dark charcoal is your only thread option. don't want to detract from the bugs. I'm also seeing a narrow teal binding.
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    Old 12-14-2013, 03:23 PM
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    Dragonflies are so beautiful and I agree with the others on swirly quilt design.
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    Old 12-14-2013, 04:04 PM
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    Nice! You've really got that block down.
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    Old 12-14-2013, 05:16 PM
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    Love the dragonflies.
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    Old 12-14-2013, 05:40 PM
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    I love your dragonflies. IMHO, echo quilting would be nice.
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    Old 12-14-2013, 09:05 PM
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    A wonderfully artistic piece - have been following your development of this project. Am looking forward to your completion photo -- know you will find the best option for the quilting!
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    Pebbles would be nice! Sure looks nice so far. Thanks for the tutorial!!!
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    Marvelous dragonflies! Swirl it up so they can really fly!
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