Tuesday, October 20, 2015

I'll Be Haunting You Today

What a great day to have a Halloween Haunt Blog Hop, especially since it's MY turn to haunt you!
Okay, so I won't REALLY haunt you, but I'll be showing you what I made.


A big HUGE thanks to Marian at Seams To Be Sew for getting this blog hop going!
Whoo-hoo for blog hops!

I love, love, love getting my BLOCK magazine in the mail from Missouri Star Quilts,
mainly because they have some of my favorites from Jenny Doan's YouTube videos.


I decided to just grab a magazine and open it up to a quilt that I would make for Halloween. This
one was it...The Tag Team Quilt. A little Halloween fabric changed it to a Spider Web Tag Quilt.


Spider Web Tag Quilt


I quilted the web with Superior Thread's Glitter thread and I love how sparkly it is!
The Glitter thread color was #111 Pearl/Crystal.
The thread is so thin--almost like sewing with Christmas tinsel! After a few breakage problems,
I went to their website and read what they recommended for sewing with Glitter threads.
They said to take the tension down to 1.0 which totally solved the thread breakage. Yay!



Thanks to The Fat Quarter Shop for another great giveaway!



Look who's doing some haunting, too!










Thanks for stopping by!

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95 comments:

  1. AnitaOctober 20, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Gorgeous spider web quilt!

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  2. LisaOctober 21, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Such a awesome quilt, I wish I had confidence to open and pick. I love blockt too! It is so good to see you here!

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 21, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Really neat, Carol!! Love the pattern and the thread was perfect for you web!!!!

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  4. Emily COctober 21, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    I love that glitter thread. It really makes the quilt!

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  5. JeanieOctober 21, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    Oh my.....love this quilt! That thread is fabulous and even on these photos, you can see the glistening. So glad you didn't give up on it and switch to regular thread. You can haunt me any time!

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  6. SewDoUQuiltOctober 21, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    What a spectacular use of the fabric design and spider web design.

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  7. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 21, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    Wow Carol, what a gorgeous quilt. It was a such a good idea you had to use that pattern with Halloween-appropriate fabrics! And the glitter quilting is fabulous.

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  8. DebbiOctober 21, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    I agree - the glitter quilting was brilliant. I would not have seen the potential in that pattern either the way that you did!

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  9. Kwilt KrazyOctober 21, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Whoa that is beautiful. Wish I could see that sparkle in person. I bet it is spectacular.

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  10. Lorna McMahonOctober 21, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Oh, Carol! You've done it again! Love your interpretation of this pattern and how you quilted it to enhance the spiderweb. This is brilliant! Absolutely BOOtiful! Simply spooktacular job!

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  11. Carol- Beads and BirdsOctober 21, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Great quilt and that thread REALLY sets it off.

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  12. ThearicaOctober 21, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    Quilting that spider web with tinsel thread really brought that quilt to life! Great job Carol!

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  13. MartinaOctober 21, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    This is really such a great quilt! Love how the net shows up with this glitter quilting! Beautiful!

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  14. DorianOctober 21, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Oh cool Carol! That looks really neat.

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  15. CatherineOctober 21, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    As always you do great work. Super quilt!

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  16. CalicojoanOctober 21, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    I love it. It reminds me of candy corn from a distance! Great tip on quilting with glitter thread. I have a ton of it, but haven't used any yet. Now I know how! Great to see your projects again!

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  17. Rosemary B❤️October 21, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    WOWWWWW this is a nice and perky quilt!
    This is massively impressive.

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  18. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 21, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    I love MSQC and get The Block, too. I love how you changed this up with the dark background and Halloween fabrics. Fun quilting!

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  19. sewlostOctober 21, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Wow, I'm very impressed. Its beautiful!

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  20. BarbOctober 21, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Outstanding quilt, as usual! You are so creative. The choice of fabrics are awesome for that quilt. Your quilting on it is really inspired! I love it!!

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  21. RhondaOctober 21, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Love your quilt & the quilting is the icing on the cake!!!!!

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  22. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Really love the spider web quilting!

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  23. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Really love the spider web quilting!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I really like this quilt, especially the spider web quilting. senstrings at yahoo dot com

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  25. CarinOctober 21, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    What a beautiful quilt this is.

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  26. KimOctober 21, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    The spider web quilting is really clever. I very much like your quilt. Kim
    tnjmom1 at gmail dot com

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  27. LoriOctober 21, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    this is awesome. what a clever way to combine both quilting and halloween

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  28. Sylvia AndersonOctober 21, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    What a clever way to give new life to an existing quilt pattern. Don't tell Jenny, but your version of it is truly awesome. lol You did her pattern proud with the colors and metallic spider web stitching. Thanks for sharing. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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  29. Needled MomOctober 21, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    That is fabulous, Carol. The glitter thread really makes that web pop on those dark fabrics. Great job.

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  30. Charlene McCainOctober 21, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Your quilt is Spook-tacular! That spider web stitching is amazing! Great job!

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  31. UnknownOctober 21, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I really like the spider web stitching, Thanks for sharing

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  32. In stitches and seamsOctober 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    oh I just love your quilting! The web just sparkles perfect for a Halloween quilt.
    thanks sew much for sharing
    institchesandseams@hotmail.ca

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  33. VickieOctober 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I know you LOVED making this quilt.....it's pretty darn awesome Carol ! The thread.....perfect !

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  34. VickieOctober 21, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I know you LOVED making this quilt.....it's pretty darn awesome Carol ! The thread.....perfect !

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  35. Quilting TangentOctober 21, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Cute spider web. Happy Halloween!

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  36. Teatime CreationsOctober 21, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    What a perfect pattern for Halloween fabric. It took courage just to open a magazine and make that your choice. The spiderweb stitching is sensational. Sweet. Happy Halloweeen

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  37. ScrapatchesOctober 21, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Carol ... I love your quilt! ... :) Pat

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  38. DeonnOctober 21, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Carol - this quilt is the best!!! I love my BLOCK copies and had this quilt on my radar, too. To see this one made up as a spiderweb is brilliant! Love your quilting, love the thread - I'll have to try that darling glittery stuff. Fun photos, as usual! Darling, darling.

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  39. KaHollyOctober 21, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Love it! A wonderful Halloweenie quilt!

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  40. MarianOctober 21, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I'd be willing to bet Superior is going to see a run on glitter thread... That is to cool, and isn't it the most fascinating thing how we can take fabrics and totally transform a pattern into something cool and great. I never would have made that quilt in it's original colors since they just don't entice me, but your take on the color scheme really makes one want to make it. Great Job Carol, I absolutely have no idea how you do it. Thank you so much for participating this year with me and our blogging friends.

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  41. tink's momOctober 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Oh Carol its wonderful. Great color choices for the season and it sets off the webbing so well. Such a simple pattern packing such a great punch. WOW

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  42. Lisa EnglandOctober 21, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, such a perfect Halloween quilt! That spider web quilting is just fantastic!

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  43. claire rossOctober 21, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Love this and the sparkly thread looks amazing x

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  44. cjmontOctober 21, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    love the tag quilt.

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  45. Kathy HOctober 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Your spider web quilt is great. What a difference fabrics make.

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  46. UnknownOctober 21, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous! Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  47. Vicki HOctober 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    I love the spider web quilt and the quilting. I wouldn't have thought to use black and orange with that pattern.

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  48. Mary AnnOctober 21, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I love it Carol. And that glittery thread is awesome. If it shows that well in a picture it must be gorgeous in person. Great idea, pick a random pattern and just use Halloween fabric. Turned out so cool. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Your Spider Web Tag Quilt is fantastic! I love it. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  50. SewgirlOctober 21, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    What I totally love about your quilt is your ability to have "seen" the original in another color way. I struggle with that...I have to really stop myself before passing on a design, just because I didn't like the colors. Great quilt. Thanks for sharing!

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  51. LanaOctober 21, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    This quilt is AMAZING! I just love everything about it, but I especially love that THREAD! You did a great job!!!

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  52. NancyOctober 21, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    This is a great quilt. I like Missouri Star Quilt Co. Block Magazines (which are like books)! I think your idea of using the first pattern you open to is a wonderful way to make a quilt your own. I hope you don't mind, but I am going to use this pattern and make a quilt like it.

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  53. Alcea Rosea 31October 21, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Great idea to use that pattern for your lovely quilt. The thread certainly looks weblike.

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  54. Sarah@123quiltOctober 21, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    This quilt is fantastic! I especially love the spiderweb quilting.

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  55. legato1958October 21, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Love your Spider Web Quilt! The quilting is really cool!
    Susie

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  56. cookieOctober 21, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Always got my teaching aide's heart to skip a beat at Halloween. She hated (really hated) spiders. Your spider web quilt would have been in her mind until after Christmas. thanks for sharing. I find it rather cool!

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  57. Apple Avenue QuiltsOctober 21, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Cute quilt and great quilting!

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  58. wendyOctober 21, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Cool quilt!

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  59. Patty October 21, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Carol, this looks fantastic! Great job on the quilting.

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  60. BobbieOctober 21, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Great job on this quilt and the thread is awesome, good choice.

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  61. JulieOctober 21, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    I love your quilt.......definitely have to make one :)

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  62. Anna brownOctober 21, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    that quilt was pretty cool so loved it...happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  63. Quilt n QueenOctober 21, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    OMG Carol...your spider web tag quilt will definitely be a Halloween favorite!! The quilt and threads are perfect!! Spooktacular quilt!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  64. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    LOVE the spider web tag quilt--must make my own!! thanks for sharing

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  65. Jane's QuiltingOctober 21, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    What a terrific idea. I love how you mad the spiderweb. Beautiful stitching!

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  66. gaillopes149October 21, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Great quilt!

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  67. Kathy E.October 21, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I've never heard of glitter thread! It added the perfect detail to your quilt, which I love! Thanks for the tip on lowering tension when using it.

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  68. CeciliaOctober 21, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Great quilt! I love the quilting! Thanks for sharing,

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  69. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 21, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    My goodness! I love your quilt!!! Happy Halloween!

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  70. LeahOctober 21, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Wow! Love this!! The quilting is phenomenal!! Great choice in fabrics and thread. Just fantastic!!!

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  71. Amanda BestOctober 21, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Wonderful idea to quilt it like that. I think your quilt is awesome!
    My email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com
    Thanks!

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  72. PamelaOctober 21, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    The whole quilt is delightful, especially the quilting!

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  73. JaymeMadeOctober 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    I love your spiderweb quilting! Spooky touch!

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  74. LJOctober 21, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    I totally LOVE your quilting on this Halloween quilt! Great work, Carol

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  75. Rina MasonOctober 21, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    You took a simple pattern and turned it into an amazing Halloween quilt! LOVE IT! Rina

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  76. Siouxzq64@gmail.comOctober 21, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Wow cute pattern, and love the web and the thread you used. Gorgeous.

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  77. QuiltsmilesOctober 21, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Your quilt is fantastic. Lovely quilting on it too which is just perfect!

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  78. Quilt Doodle DesignsOctober 21, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Oh My Gosh! I love your quilt... so awesome! A super fun quilt for Halloween, so delightful! Thank you for sharing it today for the hop.

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  79. BethOctober 21, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    What fun! I'm a MSQC fan, too, and I love how you "tweaked" this pattern to make it "Halloweeny". Thanks so much for sharing.

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  80. MaryBethOctober 21, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    I love to see what others do with patterns. I love your quilt.

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  81. Jodi - usairdollOctober 21, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Love your Halloween quilt! The quilting is awesome!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. WalterOctober 21, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    You really nailed the Halloween spirit!! pjrquilter(at)msn(dot)com

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  83. WalterOctober 21, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    You really nailed the Halloween spirit!! pjrquilter(at)msn(dot)com

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  84. BrendaOctober 21, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    What a great rendition of that quilt pattern! The spider web quilting is awesome and really makes the quilt. I envy the creative eye that can see such possibilities in a pattern.

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  85. GranChrisOctober 21, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Love the quilt!

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  86. Angelia LanouetteOctober 21, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    I love your Spider Web quilt...Superior's Glitter thread is the perfect touch! Trick or Treat!

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  87. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyOctober 21, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Love that sparkly thread. It is the perfect touch for the web!

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  88. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    That quilting is beautiful! Love the thread you used

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  89. dcargillOctober 21, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I love your spider web quilt!

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  90. TerryOctober 22, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Love your quilt Carol (don't like spiders though lol!!!). Great quilting with that fun thread ;o)
    cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  91. Soma @ inkTorrents.comOctober 23, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Whoa! That quilt looks incredible and the quilting is fantastic! I am speechless. Happy Haunting :)

    -Soma

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  92. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenOctober 23, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Oh Carol, that is a fabulous quilt, absolutely LOVE the quilting! Great job!

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  93. QuiltSueOctober 24, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Love how you quilted that quilt. Very clever.

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  94. MichelleOctober 28, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    That's a beautiful spider web tag quilt! Love it!

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  95. MichelleOctober 28, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Love your header too!

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