April Sparkles
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I’ve been playing all day! 💛🙂
07:40 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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Melinda Nowikowski
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In response to April Sparkles.
I like how dimensional the pattern on the fabric is! Floral is hard to do right - I have one with dark purple poppy anemones I'll probably be buried with. I made a kimono-style top with it, but I still have a yard or so that I'll never cut loose (and may never use).
08:22 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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April Sparkles
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I get attached to fabric as well!

This is the first time I’ve tried a kaleidoscope quilt. I wanted florals as a nod to my Mom. She loved kaleidoscopes and was an avid gardener.

I thought as we near Mother’s Day, it would be nice to think of her as I tried something new.

I’m having fun. 💛🥹
In response to Melinda Nowikowski.
08:27 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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Melinda Nowikowski
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In response to April Sparkles.
I had a grandmother who was a fantastic quilter. She taught me a lot about it, but I have several of hers, with losing family members who had them and handling their estates. She did everything but the final quilting by hand, but she quit when she got the same arthritis I have, now.
08:35 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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April Sparkles
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In response to Melinda Nowikowski.
Arthritis is such a difficult disease. I had an aunt who was a seamstress and lost her career to arthritis.

It’s wonderful you’ve become to keeper of the quilts.

I enjoy the cutting and piecing, but find the rest of the process a bit tedious.

💛
08:48 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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