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Good morning Cuties...I am very pleased today. a couple of weeks ago my DH went to Guatemala...when he was gone I had a guy come over and cut down 2 trees that were splitting and leaning towards the house...He was going to charge me $500.00 which was reasonable...they were big and there were buildings around...anyway he asked me about quilting and photo quilts...He wanted one for his Mother's Birthday...so he said maybe would could work out a deal...good for me...anyway he bought the material...did all the photo fabric pictures..all i had to do was sew and quilt (some embroidery....Today he picked it up and was pleased with it...said he was happy to call it an even swap...Thank goodness...i embroidered 8 designs that took 50 minutes to do...i think it was an even swap...I also got the remaining fabric...
SO HERE IS MY VERY FIRST PHOTO QUILT/WALL HANGING...hopefully she isn't on here...lol...
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guess it would of helped to submit the photo the first time...
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Looks beautiful!
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OM GOODNESS...THANK YOU...learn something everyday...
This is very impressive! I have not seen many photo quilts but this takes the cake!!
Hugs, Nadyne
Hugs, Nadyne
Beautiful!
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WOW!!! Well Done. Looks lovely.
Lotsa Love
Nicky
Lotsa Love
Nicky
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thank you...i am more pleased by not having to pay money out right now.
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grandmamek
08 May 2015
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What a great deal for you. The photo quilt you made is lovely. I know his Mother will enjoy it.
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I hope so...reason why i don't do this for a buisiness..i stress at too much...hehe
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You both were winners in this business transaction. His mother will be very happy to receive it. Marian
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I totally agree on the winning part.
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Beautiful quilt. I think that he is the lucky one. His mum is going to be delighted
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Its really a large wall hanging. I hope she does. the man must care extremely a lot for her. i would be shocked to get something from my son like this.
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good deal and good job by both!
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THANKS
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It's awesome! Hey, if everybody is happy it's a GREAT deal for you both.
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I soooo agree. we had an emergency come up and couldn't afford to have to pay out right this minute.
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It is a great day for you and for him. You did a beautiful job and he has an extra special gift for his mom. I think it is a very good deal for you both.
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crafter2243
08 May 2015
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Good deal and a lovely quilt. Everybody is happy.
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I sure am.
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dragonflyer
08 May 2015
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Great job...and great deal for both of you! Did you quilt this on a long arm or ??
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I haven't used my long arm for a couple of years. my stitch regulator is off. my friend had to come over and get it realigned for me...and help fix my boo-boos
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You did a beautiful job.
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thanks
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Great job. A very good swap Thanks for sharing
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a great swap...i think i came out ahead. those were some very big bad trees.
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clintonmiss22
08 May 2015
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You did a lovely job on the quilt. That was a lot of quilting. I'd say you both got good deals. Good that everyone is happy! My sister just paid $4000 to have a huge oak tree taken down close to their house and the guy got to keep the wood.
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Owwww. i actually asked the secretary at our church if she knew of anyone that needed wood. one of the guys came out and actually cleaned up the wooded area in the corner pof our property. there were a few smaller trees down. He then helped cut, load. rake, burn. and clean up the area after they were done. struck a GREAT DEAL there...free labor.
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Wow! It is great! You must be pleased.
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I am pleased with not having to pay money out. my time doesn't really cost me that much...I enjoy doing crafts. I kept worrying that 1 tree would fall on the house while my grand daughter was here.
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Great bartering deal!!!! I think made out best on this swap - good for you!! Lovely quilt, I'm sure his mother will be quite surprised and touched by your efforts in her honor.
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Thanks and I hope so.
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Patricia109
09 May 2015
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Well done, bartering where both feel they had the best of the deal is the way to go!!
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I think more of the worl needs to barter.
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Beautiful job and a great deal as well.
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thank you
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greysewist
09 May 2015
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The wallhanging looks fantastic and I think it was a great deal. It would be more likely $5000 to have the trees cut down here -including them being insured etc.
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oooh...that is awful highway robbery....where are you living?
Marianne lives in Melbourne, Victoria Deanna. She is a lovely woman. I've met her! Love Chris
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Well done Deanna. The quilt has turned out beautifully. We've just had massive storms up here in Newcastle and the Tree loppers are in great demand! It was a great barter - but I think you got the better deal. Love Chris
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You got a REALLY good deal!!! My sister had to pay $1,500 for one full grown tree!!!
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ooooh...He was cutting my trees from asplandh and i just happened to ask if he knew anyone that cut trees...he did it on the side...
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Deanna I just looked at your quilt and it looks great!. You did a fantastic job on it and that was a great trade. Hugs /Lillian
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THANKS. ITS ACTUALLY A LARGE WALL HANGING FOR HER ROOM
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You made a great trade. Your work on the quilt is beautiful.
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THANK YOU