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Thanks Debbie. Totally new designs for me; and the idea for the two sizes came out of the blue! . In message , ***Debbie*** writes

Thanks Sandy. It's nice to know I *can* do colourful! As to the double-siding, I have no real idea! All the blocks are 8" and the borders are 3; so, theoretically they should match up OK. I think I will use my tack gun, though; after I have pinned every intersection. Apart from that, I don't know. It'll be 'learning on the job' >g< (Again)! It's all keeping my mind busy! . In message , Sandy writes

Love both sides Pat - its like having two quilts. I am sure that both mother and baby will love it.

Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk

Patti wrote:

Ohhhh I just love your cat ...... and all your quilts are so beautiful

- WOW!!

Sharon (N.B.)

Well as Rita has said that she loves the back I don't mind admiting that I prefer the front :-) Both sides are beautiful and bright. It is very hard to move outside ones comfort zone.

Dee in Oz

I love BOTH sides!!! The spirals float sorta! and i am a fan of B&W. great job!!

amy in CNY

Howdy!

Priiiii-ty.

Way to go, Pat!

R/Sandy

Bright seemed to be the watchword here! Thanks Dee. . In message , Dee in Oz writes

Well, after the first, agreed pattern had to be abandoned, I planned out the back. Then I decided I'd do a 'proper' front after all >g< I will wait for a couple of days before I start putting them together! Should be done by the weekend. Then on to the minimal quilting. . In message , Sally Swindells writes

Thanks very much Sharon. Which cat was it that you specially liked? If the kitten, she is being spayed tomorrow (just had her last meal, poor little thing). . In message , Sharon writes

Thanks very much Taria. . In message , Taria writes

Thanks very much Amy. I love the idea of having the frames and the borders in the same fabric. I think it was someone on here who showed a picture having done that? I wish I could remember. However, it was filed away in the better part of my brain (the quilty side! it retains things much longer than anywhere else >gI love BOTH sides!!! The spirals float sorta! and i am a fan of B&W.

Thanks very much Sandy. (Love the new word!) . In message , Sandy Ellison writes

Oh WOW!!! When you step out of your 'comfort zone' you don't mess around. VBG I am so proud of you to jump in with both feet and just do it! Both sides are gorgeous and the challenge of a double sided quilt- well, just WOW. I love the two different sizes and the setting is amazing and the blacks and whites with the strong colors is very exciting. I know you have a winner there- and the mommy and baby will both be awed, thrilled and feel very special and honored with this masterpiece you have designed and made to celebrate this very special and dear child. Way to go, Sis!

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

Very cool, Pat! Very cool!! The spirals look like a variation of Virginia Reel, so of course I approve of that. I think the lucky baby will enjoy both sides of this lively quilt. PAT in VA/USA

Glad you approve, PAT!! Thanks. The spirals are, indeed, very similar. The main difference is that by not having the four patch in the centre, the block can be done as a single piece of foundation piecing.

In message , Pat in Virginia writes

Totally awesome quilt, Patti! I love the bright colors against the black and white sashing/background. I bet the mom to be will be absolutely thrilled!

Best regards, Michelle in NV