"Rhapsody in Blue" 
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By Mary Kay Sliz(Dripping Springs, TX)
- Size: 88" W x 90" L
- Entry #100-013, Pieced Quilts, Large Category
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Awards
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- Honorable Mention in Pieced Quilts, Large Category
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Comments
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When the time came to name this quilt I was focused on the dominant blue colors. Rhapsody in Blue came to mind and ear, as my daughter had been playing the song "Rhapsody in Blue". I chose this pattern initially for the piecing challenge (bias rectangles) and for the illusion of curves. Secondly, the pattern seemed to lend itself to a limited palette and to pieced borders. These were new challenges. I had to continually resist the urge to add more and more fabrics.Many lessons were learned making this quilt but it always remained a pleasure to work on.
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Techniques
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Hand Quilting, Machine Piecing
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Design Source
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Traditional, Adaptation ("Quick and Easy Quiltmaking 26 Projects Featuring Speedy Cutting and Piecing Methods", Mary Hickey)
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