December 31, 2007
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Almost a year later, the “” quilt is done! It was also accepted into the upcoming “Sisters in Cloth” exhibit at the in Colorado!! I got the letter yesterday and ran back and forth going “YAAAAY!!!!” She said “YAAAAY!!” too when I told her…I finally figured out what to do with the background and went with stylized mimosa tree leaves–like the ones I remember from our family’s country home in Virginia. My fave part is her hair. I what I did with the hair! And King Tut variegated thread ! The quilting in her dress was inspired by this curvy Chinese jade dragon ornament I saw once. The piece’s official name is “Grandma Hopes She is Never As Old As I Am” and here’s a closeup shot…
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