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I can't believe I forgot to show this off until now! My excuse is that I started to use it immediately so it was off and away with me and my sewing basket at a workshop, a guild meeting, etc., being admired by everyone. I was even asked to teach a mini-workshop on how to make these - pretty good considering I didn't make it! So, who did? Lyn! (http://quiltinglion.blogspot.com/ I was fortunate enough to win one of the giveaway contests on Lyn's blog and she sent me this wonderful pinkeep. I love it! I had never used one like this before but I immediately realized what a wonderful tool it is and started using it. Now it is never far from my side when I'm stitching. Isn't it great when something is a useful tool and a work of art? I really like the way Lyn used the doilies in these under the sea scenes!

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quiltlion said…
Thank you ever so much, Kerry! I like the way the doilies turned out also! It leaves open new ideas! Lyn G
October 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Andrea said…
Kerry I love your buttons there so neet - I have made a few myself there fun to make aren't they.

Hugs
Andrea
New Zealand
October 25, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Andrea said…
Kerry your buttons are neet. I have made a few myself aren't they easy to made and a very quick project and come out wonderful

Hugs
Andrea
New Zealand
October 25, 2008 at 9:13 PM
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