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Post by: Iminei on June 12, 2017, 19:08:50 PM

The other week, delving into my UFO box for something or other I discovered my blocks from both the Star block swap and the Christmas block swap ....

Well after an insane amount of sashing and cornerstones (it never seemed to end!) I have a completed UFO, if that makes any sense.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IrL1fiWJ7uFvAvN6uaC_RKHT_Wxg3jhpffJiiPz3GkoGcSRDXgCKwYsMzpvr4a8kBWqHO07EP9FRVqLHMtqr8KOLOGWmYsoKuTdxtiKV53iSugg-WVGAZ_7s-Nef2eGpaEA5oLPBPNPu8AdYBsL4Dvbjp484HWuLSvQ2WGockWm8g43ZYvOTCaYu5mcTNqzpIY5FzfumN-rzvLa2NN2Fs0ViFb2af-m1D-La_SfGIGFxOoLMlyZX4dVRJeMyYdta64N5DasLnbMre8iV-ceQO__a3ew3bXtNsVfU4AW56YYXRT-cz3Kd5hIUikTtljQvuMvii5rNAFA9rnc6HcjjkGN46ahbql4-sXNkqYaNRENUzNVlLW1MRdTd4xfxML0goymV8QD5r7rxTB0ixheZj18pgj1G1siymb7uoRRYFQXax9zcS8o4sk00PccJg0FmdkDgFd3LJyzSuOJyaho0elftlYrv29vweydw4P2CMmm6sYGJcMZ5reW-ciXFMFpHfpksytA3RpxN0XKDCjr76AgxxOdoqm13lFw8ZJLI3M20nbiWUbV_EGVdRYKtgpcDMVMQVYpGXIZIjf2uzDCgRYrH5YYSHs0dpfBZ6sJJQ4dE11ukJD_UYK7KpbYCvIzKD0wfW0yQVPiKlCJW1juRyiJFxeaPcdISWpnx=w1045-h789-no)

Please excuse the flipped over right hand (as you look at it ) side, It was really windy!

I wish I had squared each block up with added black strips before sashing as it all looks a lil crowded to me but hey ho...Its not an exhibition item, its something that has been made with love by my friends from the Dark side and will be used with love too!

I plan on embroidering your names beside your blocks like Sakar (?) did ...
but that is in the future, after I have found the backing fabric.
Not more black...really shows the pet hair and lint ... or red ...too much red already ...

Any ideas?

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Post by: Ellabella on June 12, 2017, 19:14:59 PM

Very dramatic, looks wonderful and so warm and cosy. 0_0

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Post by: Ploshkin on June 12, 2017, 19:17:31 PM

I think the fact that they are a bit crowded makes it all the more striking. That's what made me go wow when I opened the picture.
How about that lovely bright orange in the big spiky star for the backing?

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Post by: Acorn on June 12, 2017, 20:39:54 PM

When the sky is clear the stars are crowded into it, and I think the slight crowdedness in your quilt is brilliant too. Each block stands out in its own right too. Best of both worlds. 0_0

It's a beauty.

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Post by: BrendaP on June 12, 2017, 21:16:49 PM

Quote from: Iminei on June 12, 2017, 19:08:50 PM

but that is in the future, after I have found the backing fabric.
Not more black...really shows the pet hair and lint ... or red ...too much red already ...

Any ideas?

How about this (https://www.etsystudio.com/listing/494354345/stars-fabric-ankara-african-print?ref=sr_gallery_12)?

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Post by: Sakar on June 12, 2017, 21:28:49 PM

0_0 Hey Imi, your stars are really really great!!!! I love these warm reds and oranges and yellows <3 And your sashing is fantastic too!!! :D You have always such surprising ideas and I love them!!!! 0_0

Congratulations for your patience and your endurance!!!

And yes, I embroidered the names of the quilters beside the stars.

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Post by: Vegegrow on June 12, 2017, 22:06:59 PM

Star positioning is just right Imi :loveit:

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Post by: Zigzag on June 12, 2017, 22:08:45 PM

Wow, i love this beautiful artistic piece. Congratulations, it looks perfect to me :toast:

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Post by: Lilian on June 12, 2017, 22:11:06 PM

That's wonderful, I like the striking colours. How about PINK for the backing :fabric: :vintage:

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Post by: Acorn on June 12, 2017, 22:17:30 PM

Quote from: Lilian on June 12, 2017, 22:11:06 PM

That's wonderful, I like the striking colours. How about PINK for the backing :fabric: :vintage:

Ooh yes - the pink of the petals on the grass. 0_0

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Post by: Iminei on June 13, 2017, 07:10:05 AM

Thanks Girls......

How about that lovely bright orange in the big spiky star for the backing?

WOW Brenda !!!!That might very well be it,

(https://img0.etsystatic.com/147/0/11811512/il_fullxfull.1091179852_b0ee.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LV4kif4vCoVhAx1GmatnA3zd-2oQSaXjQMnwyJNAXtdqLivStKvJrXlLdA9KNyGszK1xN1ZodC_BQLCe-KR9VTTBEh6Lo8YxzqNBfLwDdWtvkc2w42gJzRNtYI-vNdIy631Vr3-RGCz3s3IXOIVesNp8QOz80tqBn10iDhWUldNEpFe-Fi5VgSW5OQHp9iAfg3vQio-7kuKHATWkuyd2z16u0W0Herwuf6KRp606e2_IxYm8l-cRgdSkX1HA0F_1oq9oM6H1jAubR49yoBeryQlUe_dWSPKLUImJ28gob7DCVSQlSU70bWWUQpDSeoGKUheHk2pPvRJALsFCCUlxq1Vwm5YdAVhDvkJQ3nN0Gs4fKBX9fHhdwvtfisCZxW1-W4cUXnPsSaZ7bN4KZDACFLV6wQauC-EE2XUI10KKZ9FaSgDU-4clBwWB2yv796CVOuEkEfqC2ExWscNHQS7p9hcoMN7dH-wkk_Lt0uQXNsRXcIGbQ6UPzLL7cbQKBNCW9ubMeo6weN2NrtTd26xkA7Feuog035NB4BsrUlgStij_rrOFBGdCAZl5r9g_BoZI3Ou0AKx3-QxTRHUqHPz9RMOoxvA4ayUoceuU5sE1moxzW7V2PRjaMLCtoCjJz1nOlTl1Y7ZFAk_HeakTilPNipqGEy7Mr6ZLcIRi=w1045-h789-no)

What do you girls think ??? Or is it too in your face, Do they do that in a blue ??? mmmnnn

(https://img1.etsystatic.com/179/0/11811512/il_fullxfull.1137780157_o85i.jpg)

Can you soften Wax fabric (without ruining your washing machine), When I had some (unused) it was very stiff !

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Post by: rubywishes on June 13, 2017, 09:06:15 AM

Oh I love your quilt Im and I don't think it is too crowded at all and the backing Brenda linked to is just perfect.....wandering off now to make tea whilst humming "Starry Starry Night" by Don McLean.

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Post by: b15erk on June 13, 2017, 09:14:12 AM

Wonderful quilt, and the backing fabric, just inspired!

What a lovely idea. <3

Jessie

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Post by: QuiltySisty on June 13, 2017, 09:52:04 AM

Looks awesome Imi! I'm yet to put mine together as they got packaged up for the move, I must look them out sometime and put them together!

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Post by: Lowena on June 13, 2017, 15:31:29 PM

Very nice :)

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Post by: Lantana on June 13, 2017, 15:47:47 PM

Quote from: rubywishes on June 13, 2017, 09:06:15 AM

Oh I love your quilt Im and I don't think it is too crowded at all and the backing Brenda linked to is just perfect.....wandering off now to make tea whilst humming "Starry Starry Night" by Don McLean.

0_0 0_0 0_0 That's exactly what I did!

I had in fact posted (or thought I had) a reply yesterday saying that I too thought the arrangement just perfect. :)

L :vintage:

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Post by: maliw on June 13, 2017, 20:32:23 PM

lovely, it reminds me of fireworks.

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Post by: BrendaP on June 13, 2017, 21:57:57 PM

Quote from: Iminei on June 13, 2017, 07:10:05 AM

WOW Brenda !!!!That might very well be it,
What do you girls think ??? Or is it too in your face, Do they do that in a blue ???

Don't introduce another colour, keep it to yellow with black and red. Even so, I think there's a bit of navy in there too.

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Post by: Sakar on June 14, 2017, 06:00:55 AM

I agree with Brenda, the yellow and blue offers an interesting contrast (and you know, I love blue). But for this wonderful, warm quilt I also would stay at the cosy colours of black-red-yellow. This fabric will be great as backing!!!! 0_0

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Post by: Iminei on June 14, 2017, 06:36:52 AM

Ok, I will be ordering this, will have to be 2 and a bit metres though as the top is 45" square...D'oh!!!!

Is that right Brenda ??

How about the other Star Block Swappers post pics of their quilts, if completed????

Brenda, Sakar (I know its your avatar but would be nice to have an up close and personal view), Sheilago, Effie, Low, Ellabella, Quilty and lastly Floosie, (who is no loner part of the Dark Side POsse, sadly)

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Post by: Sakar on June 14, 2017, 09:14:53 AM

That's a good idea :), do you want to start a new topic for the pics?

Oh yes, I haven't seen Floosie yet, what about her? Why isn't she here at TSP?? :(

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Post by: wrenkins on June 14, 2017, 09:30:32 AM

I hate to ick on your wow but unless I'm mistaken they only have 1m left. :[

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Post by: Iminei on June 14, 2017, 09:45:55 AM

I know I have just found out but that could be okay you know ... ;)

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Post by: Lowena on June 14, 2017, 10:23:04 AM

I put a photo of mine on TSF, just after I had made it Iminei... I'm distraught that no one remembers it!!! :devil:

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Post by: BrendaP on June 14, 2017, 12:52:32 PM

Quote from: Iminei on June 14, 2017, 06:36:52 AM

Ok, I will be ordering this, will have to be 2 and a bit metres though as the top is 45" square...D'oh!!!!

Is that right Brenda ??

You won't need that much.

Being generous and allowing the full 4" all round extra you will need 45+8 = 53" for the length and then two strips of 8 wide to join onto the side (it would mean rotating the strips). 53+16 =67" = 1.7 metres.

A much more ecconomic way would be to buy 45" (1.2m) of the 45" fabric and add a plain(ish) border all around.

Quote from: Iminei on June 14, 2017, 06:36:52 AM

How about the other Star Block Swappers post pics of their quilts, if completed????

Read all about my 'Lucky Stars' quilt here. (http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/quilts/star%20block%20swap/star%20block%20swap.htm)

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Post by: Sakar on June 14, 2017, 13:54:43 PM

Brenda, your link doesn't work...

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Post by: wrenkins on June 14, 2017, 14:02:30 PM

I want to do a block thing. If anyone wants rubbish learner blocks with stretchy ruffley edges on the back can I play in the next one!?!?!?! Pweeese?
I clicked on a different link and landed on Brenda's website by accident where I had a good old nosey...rude not to. Her stars are lush too!
Brenda your website is amazing. When do you sleep? :[

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Post by: Lowena on June 14, 2017, 14:18:55 PM

See Iminei, we did show off, you couldn't have been paying attention ;)
Do you ever hear from Floosie, she is a loss to TDS :(

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Post by: Sakar on June 14, 2017, 14:46:35 PM

Quote from: wrenkins on June 14, 2017, 14:02:30 PM

I clicked on a different link and landed on Brenda's website by accident

Ha, you are right,... here (http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/quilts/star%20block%20swap/star%20block%20swap.htm) it is

Quote from: Lowena on June 14, 2017, 14:18:55 PM

Do you ever hear from Floosie, she is a loss to TDS :(

Yes, that's really true :(

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Post by: BrendaP on June 14, 2017, 21:57:39 PM

Thank you Sakar, I've just corrected it. :flower:

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Post by: Lantana on June 14, 2017, 23:13:39 PM

Quote from: BrendaP on June 14, 2017, 21:57:39 PM

Thank you Sakar, I've just corrected it. :flower:

It's gorgeous Brenda, very classy :)

I was a little bit startled to see 'Page Last updated Saturday 7 November 2017 22:40 GMT' I'd had a little snooze but I didn't think it had lasted 5 months 8)

L :vintage:

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Post by: BrendaP on June 14, 2017, 23:44:39 PM

Hmmm! I don't know what went wrong, the date is supposed to update itself to the last time it was altered. I see that the home page also had an incorrect date.

I've just updated both of those pages and they are both now showing last updated 14 June 2017.
I'll check again tomorrow and hopefully they will both still show updated on 14 June. If not it's either delete the fancy code and not show the updated bit, or poke around the internet and try to find something else that will show the date last updated

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Post by: Sakar on June 15, 2017, 05:55:01 AM

What your have made out of these stars, Benda, is really fantastic :)

When did we make this Star-Block-Swap? 2014 or 2015?

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Post by: Iminei on June 15, 2017, 06:40:45 AM

I put a photo of mine on TSF, just after I had made it Iminei... I'm distraught that no one remembers it!!! :devil:

I know you did Low, I just thought it would be nice to have them all in one place!

Brendas Quilt

(http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/quilts/star%20block%20swap/quilt.JPG)

And Lows....

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12509082_961729857234616_5240105626338876188_n.jpg?oh=72966a227edc26ffe708522f0babe1c5&oe=59D3441B)

Anymore out there ???

Sakar, can we have a big pic of yours please ?

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Post by: BrendaP on June 15, 2017, 09:06:27 AM

Quote from: Sakar on June 15, 2017, 05:55:01 AM

When did we make this Star-Block-Swap? 2014 or 2015?

My web page tells me that it was summer 2015. Two whole years ago.

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Post by: BrendaP on June 15, 2017, 09:10:11 AM

Quote from: BrendaP on June 14, 2017, 23:44:39 PM

I've just updated both of those pages and they are both now showing last updated 14 June 2017.
I'll check again tomorrow and hopefully they will both still show updated on 14 June.

I've just checked, and refreshed he browser page and both are still showing as updated yesterday so whatever the blip was it seems to be sorted without doing anything other than 'uploading' to the server what was already there!

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Post by: Sakar on June 15, 2017, 21:59:48 PM

Quote from: Iminei on June 15, 2017, 06:40:45 AM

Sakar, can we have a big pic of yours please ?

Big enough? ;)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dnGu84ACBs0/WMOdx7bgB7I/AAAAAAAAGvg/MC2AZc05gPAMZjagPHbXaRYKsk31FQQbwCLcB/s1600/TSF-StarBlockSwap-2016.jpg)

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Post by: Lilian on June 15, 2017, 23:05:11 PM

Wow that's wonderful, I like the dark edges it really makes the blocks pop! :)

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Post by: Iminei on June 16, 2017, 06:59:04 AM

FAB U LOUS!!!

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Post by: rubywishes on June 16, 2017, 08:12:43 AM

They're all very striking and dramatic. :loveit:

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Post by: Iminei on October 09, 2019, 13:31:46 PM

Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 60 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.

Says Computer ... You bet I do, says I ...

So Ladies, Germs, Lightsiders and Darksiders alike,
May I present

Iminei's Star Block Swap Quilt ... Finished!

Spoiler: show

The big problem with this quilt which I finally got round to assembling in 2017 was the lovely African fabric I wanted to use for backing was too small ... Far too small so a pieced back it had to be

This was started in September with a central star made with HST's some of the original swappees were kind enough to send me ..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/96o9XkiOEGuYI_tB-pk3yIhUQjlHsY4F6AaLJb-js__KuTNVTJQGFoQtci0FzCej2pEX7VYmwmakyVgjDZY2Fa9tUY0-s4JoBbktG_-_Vi9Eh1gQQHlmS-8uD1XMVUfaRgwU_TM4zI-D5JNpL7rJrMiIxFg16fGGaN-MZXalcGy11lwCbQMT-buj1m8jlCPW4CJCzmOfgerJ816yh7_V4EbtuRz2CblIQ_lm2Xnh2iF4W7xAgfVV_QfYWezbZ8hjHbJGC_DTFt4CwpAXGEppqUvtQYypDR3PXJ4qYQ5ovDG_Vk5WL2DEB3BwfMAavn4IPL20NpJndpQbs4gnpNbBhdrhL8Z5K3Br8NwgyOQA8r75XYXhh4HBhtxUGJJf814aWO_2eHQbygv0H50k9IXyh7ejpptC5EHuZik7kz2I3AM6mjlrrRkGGjul5z2rpQdOI5U0BIbzKy-9ec1MRNTis7LBoNPlcAZ03HPVh7h2PQMJ9_IVu639Tdw1_M-qA-LFFrmvrDnIAcTBu2XsQxe-zDM7njEkxELMovhmKRVrcMA71OIQrzXc8F097NkhCYzsTrx6h9pwqgLasH16e0X9945Of31YQrym6jrsj29AWQrkuoRkVjc03Fx7GvxWGE9uaYB-YGIXEK_zbOLNgre0sBJhLMFjiTHMn6Upy8fke87Axkqu=w826-h773-no)

Black and orange borders were added, then finally the African fabric.
It was still too small so a final black border with African cornerstones was added and we were go for layering!

At this time we had the hugely successful Mug Rat Swap followed hot on its heels by Sheilagos Basic Bagathon
Last week I got back to the Star Swap Quilt and began the quilting .... Black is not a good colour to quilt when your wadding is white and lights dim but by the end of the week it was done.

I found some great fabric that picked up the yellows oranges and purples in the quilt for the binding but decided the colours were too far from the bright yellow of the African fabric on the back so set to making a Flange binding.
That was soon attached and I had just to wake Elvis and get him to produce a fitting label and I could finally finish this long term UFO.

I completed the label yesterday and along with the quilts new name, finished up by blanket stitching the binding down ... during which my walking foot fell apart!!! :o :S

A new needle and The Splurgesses IDT foot installed and we raced over the finish line.

Not One, but Two lint rollers later and my Friends Quilt is now in position, draped over the other big chair in the dining room and waiting for the first person to snuggle into its embrace.

Follow Its Epic Journey (https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6YveBhvHpXwaApN8)here

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Post by: Acorn on October 09, 2019, 13:50:53 PM

That is just fantastic. 0_0

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Post by: wrenkins on October 09, 2019, 14:17:27 PM

Hurrah for friends! :toast:

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Post by: Lowena on October 09, 2019, 14:21:24 PM

Swoon!! Faints!!
Picking myself up off the floor ... Looking with awe and wonder at the finished article. Can't wait to snuggle under it in the big chair :loveit:

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Post by: Stitches on October 09, 2019, 16:05:27 PM

It's amazing

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Post by: Iminei on October 09, 2019, 16:38:15 PM

And it also counts as a finished project for the yearly UFO challenge ... Huzzah!

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Post by: Sewingsue on October 09, 2019, 17:04:34 PM

WOW! that is gorgeous <3

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Post by: Greybird on October 09, 2019, 17:05:35 PM

Beautiful. Lucky friend!

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Post by: Ploshkin on October 09, 2019, 17:14:00 PM

That is fabulous and with that back I think it can be classed as a reversible quilt.

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Post by: Kenora on October 09, 2019, 18:10:25 PM

Gorgeous quilt. :flower:

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Post by: Catllar on October 09, 2019, 18:15:23 PM

:'( Got another one of your no entry pictures. Is it something I said or is it Brexit?

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Post by: Sakar on October 09, 2019, 18:55:11 PM

@Iminei That's AMAZING!!! 0_0 I love it!! <3 Fantastic colour choice and wonderful quilting!! 0_0

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Post by: Lilian on October 09, 2019, 20:05:36 PM

Just stunning @Iminei also love the colours! :) :toast:

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Post by: sewingj on October 09, 2019, 20:11:40 PM

@Catllar I must have upset Imi too - no photo for me either

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Post by: Ellabella on October 09, 2019, 20:16:04 PM

Wonderful Imi, looks so warm, cosy and inviting.

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Post by: Iminei on October 09, 2019, 20:24:05 PM

LINKY (https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6YveBhvHpXwaApN8)

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Post by: Catllar on October 09, 2019, 21:04:22 PM

Ahah! Lovely, thank you for sharing!

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Post by: Missie on October 10, 2019, 12:26:54 PM

That is beautiful Iminei.

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Post by: Sheilago on October 10, 2019, 23:29:14 PM

Beautiful @Iminei - well worth waiting for! :) I can’t see the second photo either, presumably the back :[

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Post by: Iminei on October 11, 2019, 05:18:42 AM

LINKY (https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6YveBhvHpXwaApN8)

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Post by: b15erk on October 11, 2019, 09:59:16 AM

I'm no quilter, but that is a beautiful quilt @Iminei .

Stunning colours, and lovely choice of backing.

Jessie

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Post by: Kitten on October 11, 2019, 19:15:55 PM

WOW, so lovely

The Sewing Place

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