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While organizing recently, I found Quilt Magic Poinsettia (#486), a Christmas gift from 2023 and see it hasn’t been touched all year long. So, I dedicated time over the past couple of weeks to complete it prior to Christmas this year.

There are 56 pieces in total. I had done the 8 outer borders and 4 of the beige with gold print pieces (https://melitastitches4fun.com/2023/12/26/mary-maxim-quilt-magic-poinsettia/).

It’s a bit time-consuming cutting the papers first and then outlining it on the fabric (using a purple pen) before cutting each piece. But, no more so than needlepoint. I had used the word tedious, but I can’t say it is tiresome or dull, but it is slow progress. I made it through all of the beige with gold print before taking a break. I thought there was a mistake when I tried to place the 6 piece in the 9 area. I had the numbers upside down.

I once had a Japanese doll whose dress was pushed in to soft wood at seams, creases, etc. It was beautiful.

Comment by brendasneedlepointstudioblog December 23, 2024 @ 9:20 am

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