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The snow people quilt

Created: Jul 30, 2008

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it is going to be unbearably hot here for the next few days. So I dug out the snowpeople quilt I made five years ago. It is Jan Way designs. She does craft painting patterns. I made sure all the blocks were a measurement that was in an even inch so that I could just put inch blocks to fill in around them.

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ZeeSewHappy2bme Cape Coral, FL

This quilt and all your quilts are amazing. They look so professional. I love the 1" blocks and all the colors and the fact that the blocks are not all the same size and shapes. 5 stars

Posted: Jul 30, 2008 | Flag

summitquilting Burlingame, CA

This is sooo adorable! I love the way you achieved the look of 'snow' with your fabric choices. You are so creative! Did you use metalic thread or beading in the quilting? It's a great effect!

Posted: Jul 30, 2008 | Flag

grannyfish Wenatchee, WA

How smart to pull this cute quilt out during hot weather. I love the way you've filled in around the blocks

Posted: Jul 30, 2008 | Flag

quiltlvr roseburg, OR

This is way to cute and what a way to try and cool down looking at these snow men Love it!

Posted: Jul 30, 2008 | Flag

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