Gail Hansen, from Hervey Bay, Queensland, made this lovely quilt:
She wrote:
I am a big fan of your designs – my favourite book being ‘The New Applique Sampler’ which I bought a few years ago and refer to constantly. When earlier this year I saw your pattern for ‘Backyard Birds’ in my quilt group library I had to check it out. In the process of planning this quilt I decided I should do Australian birds rather than American birds. As I live in Queensland the birds I chose are all native to eastern Australia tho many are seen throughout the country. It is needleturn my favourite form of applique, hand and machine quilted. I am extremely pleased with end result and thus prompted to send you a photo.
I love Gail’s quilt and I love the fact that she made it her own by drawing and appliqueing Australian birds. Congratulations, Gail!
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I love your quilt Gail. Makes me very calm and peaceful looking at it. Thank you for sharing.
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What a great quilt! Well done Gail.
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That is a great quilt, Gail. It is good to showcase those birds from down your way.
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Thank you for sharing Gail’s Australian birds quilt. I, too, like the way she made it her own by using her native birds. It is inspiring and food for thought.
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Love your quilt Gail, but everything Gail does (quilting) is awesome. I lived in Queesland for some years & Gail taught me how to quilt, she is an awesome teacher also. I now live in Missouri, USA. Great job Gail.
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Well done, Gail. Congratulations on making such a splendid quilt and thank you for sharing with the rest of us learners!
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