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That is so lovely of you to do this and thank you very much.
pick a petal

Are you asking about the Back of the quilt? If so, whichever puts the design the way you like it best. I usually prefer...
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Was it hard to do this on eq8 I have it and tried but it’s a bit above me at this stage lol,lol p.s. love your ideas
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It's fine, Helen.
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Quarter page coloring is a little bigger. Barbara could you ask Lynn if she minds my posting this.
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Beautiful, Elizabeth.
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Carla G.

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Thread Painting of My Client's Mom

06-16-2014, 05:02 PM

love doing this face
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E.M. T.

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Posts: 3476

06-16-2014, 06:28 PM

Enjoy seeing your work ! It's wonderful !!

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Andree B.

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06-16-2014, 07:27 PM

Wonderful!

Andrée

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Susan B.

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06-16-2014, 07:53 PM

Aretha, you really nailed this portrait! Super job.

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Carol G.

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Posts: 278

06-16-2014, 07:55 PM

Your work is amazing! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Carol in SW Michigan

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Nancy R.

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06-16-2014, 08:07 PM

Incredible! You really nailed it!

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Rita C.

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06-16-2014, 08:55 PM

Fabulous Aretha!

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Renata L.

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06-16-2014, 08:59 PM

Amazing, so beautiful, Aretha!

I can imagine you loving doing this face, her look is captivating.

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Renata L.

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06-16-2014, 10:19 PM

And a beautiful face it is. Well done on the thread painting.

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wendy w.

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06-17-2014, 01:39 AM

Wow it's beautiful.

Mug rugger and lounge lizard

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Marianne G.

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#11

06-17-2014, 02:48 AM

Amazing work and a beautiful model, Thanks for sharing!
Marianne

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Marianne G.

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#12

06-17-2014, 03:42 AM

Stunning! You're very talented Aretha.

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Catherine S.

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06-17-2014, 10:53 AM

I agree with everyone else. Your work is beautiful and your subject is beautiful. I am sure your client was very pleased with it.

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Charae H.

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#14

06-17-2014, 04:18 PM

OMGosh! Beautiful model--very talented artist!

in 'Yes, I Know the Way to San Jose...', California, USA

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Charae H.

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06-17-2014, 05:04 PM

What everyone else has already said - beautiful work and a delight to see.

in 'Yes, I Know the Way to San Jose...', California, USA

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What do you use in the bobbin if sewing with Quilters Select Smoke Invisible thread? Thanks in advance.
MONTH 12 Blog is Up

See lots of photos of the quilting as we wrap up Pick A Petal:

https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2024/12/m...
COLORING PAGE is Available

That is so lovely of you to do this and thank you very much.
pick a petal

Are you asking about the Back of the quilt? If so, whichever puts the design the way you like it best. I usually prefer...
COLORING PAGE is Available

Was it hard to do this on eq8 I have it and tried but it’s a bit above me at this stage lol,lol p.s. love your ideas
PICK A PETAL -- Show Your Finished Top Here

Really finished...
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I need to piece together my directional background fabric for my quilt. Which way should i piece my seam Vertical or Ho...
PICK A PETAL -- Show Your Finished Top Here

Almost finished - just a facing to add !...
COLORING PAGE is Available

It's fine, Helen.
COLORING PAGE is Available

Quarter page coloring is a little bigger. Barbara could you ask Lynn if she minds my posting this.
If she mind,...
PICK A PETAL -- Show Your Finished Top Here

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