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I saw Mary Lou Weidman, author of Whimsies & Whynots, on Simply Quilts the other day. She really inspired me to make a story quilt.

I would like it to be about my daughter passing the bar exam. She hasn't passed it yet, she takes it at the end of July. But I expect her to pass it the first time.

I have an idea I would like to run by you all. Be truthful and let me know what you think.

I was thinking of having a background that looks like buildings on a city street with one being a "bar" with a bar sign on it. I would then have a sytlized "Annie" (my daughter) running by with her beautiful long blond hair flowing behind her, looking over her shoulder at the bar. She would have two white cats and a black dog running with her (her pets). The top would say "She passed the bar" and the bottom would say "And now she's a lawayh!". She'll get the "lawayh" bit since that's how one of her favorite radio personalities, Len Tillem says "lawyer". He's a local attorney who has a call in show where you really can get legal advice. My daughter admires him because she thinks he's "the only famous lawyer who actually wants to help people and not just get rich". Anyway, I digress.

Does that sound like a really silly idea or a clever idea? I can't make up my mind.

Also, any other "play on words" story quilt ideas about her passing the bar would be gratefully accepted.

Mardi

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M. Wetmore
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I think that's a great idea! What a wonderful memory/story quilt that would be for her. I have that book on my wish list.

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frood

I love it! But, I hear Len Tilliem say it as Loi-yhar...but who knows. Bet you could go to

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and find the "personalities" section and send him an e-mail and ask for his best guess at spelling to match his pronounciation. Bet he'd get a kick out of it!

marcella

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Marcella Tracy Peek

I think its a great idea. You could have so much fun making the buildings with personality.. flowers in a flower box....etc. Another, totally different way of approaching it would be to have her in a boat going past a sand bar. I havent a clue how one would do that but there is it..just to muddy the waters. I think your daughter would be delighted to get a quilt such as you describe.. its such a touching testimony to your faith in her. Diana

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Diana Curtis

That's a great idea! My other idea was, once she passes the bar, to send Len an e-mail and ask if he could send her an e-mail congratulating her on passing the bar. I know she would get a big kick out of it.

He actually lives fairly close to where we live and practices law in Sonoma (we're in Santa Rosa). Who knows...maybe he'll give her a job!

Mardi

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M. Wetmore

Love it Mardi! I can't wait to see pictures!

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Sharon Harper

I really like it. Maybe you could make a billboard in the background or on one of the bildings somewhere with the word LEN on it?

Does she have any friends whose names could go on the buildings as well? Maybe a street sign with the name of the road she takes most often, or the one outside her dorm. Or just "To Life --->" you know what I mean. Good luck with this. It sounds wonderful!

Elena

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Elena

Oh so perfect. I knew there was a reason why I like this group. You all add inspiration to inspiration.

I think I'll make one of the store fronts say "Lin Tillim & Assoc".

Mardi

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M. Wetmore

Or...pole-vaulting (high-jumping?) over a high bar...or if you really want weird (whaddya 'spec from me?)---she could be irritating ('crossing') a grizzly b'ar

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Neeej

Aaaahh! I forgot there was a 'style' that had started you off. Sorry! Of course, if it were me, I'd start a new style!!! but then I'm one of the awkward squad >g< . In article , M. Wetmore writes

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