by shirleysisson 12 Aug 2008

It seems as if this embroidery design is very popular at the moment. Here is my offering. I made it into a small quilt and tried out a new method of finishing the quilt with a scalloped border. I just need to make a nice hanger for her and she will go into my bathroom. I'm trying to think of a name for this quilt. Maybe 'Bathing Beauty'? Any other suggestions?

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by tabsolom 23 Aug 2008

Love your finished quilt the scalloping really enhances the picture, were did you get your design from for you "bathing beauty"...*4u

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 24 Aug 2008

Thanks, Tabsolom. I'm adding the link - go to the bottom of the page. *4U
http://www.xs4all.nl/~yvon1954/fr...

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by grannyo 15 Aug 2008

This is a wonderful job. Lady in the Bath would be a nice title.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 24 Aug 2008

Thanks, Grannyo. *4U

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by americangirl 15 Aug 2008

Rub a dub dub, so happy in the tub. I love this scallop. You have done a really nice job on this.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 24 Aug 2008

Thanks, Americangirl. *4U

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by kezza2sew 15 Aug 2008

shirley she is wonderful sweetie.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Kerry. *4U

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by celticlady1031 14 Aug 2008

Love the design and your quilt is beautiful. I'll never be able to do a scallop border. I still can't get the straight border right. LOL What can I say.... I'm still learning and a work in progress. As for a name, the 1st time I saw this design Reubenesque immediately came to mind. Or how about Pampered Beauty?

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Mickey. Nice name suggestion. *4U

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by iris2006 14 Aug 2008

What a wonderfull quilt and I like the scalopped border, nice in the bathroom

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Carla. *4U

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by dgrammy 14 Aug 2008

it is gorgeous,and I love the scalloped edges.You did a awesome job on this,*4u

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Cindy. *4U

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by jrob Moderator 14 Aug 2008

Shirley, it's stunning.....I'm glad I waited to do mine now, cause I can "borrow" your idea if that's ok with you?

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kezza2sew by kezza2sew 15 Aug 2008

yes shirley is inspirational isn't she

shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Jerilyn. Of course you can 'borrow' my idea - I would be flattered. *4U

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by carlawoods 14 Aug 2008

i love how you did the quilting edge with the scallop. it looks beautiful!! the colors you chose for the embroidery look great too. i like the whole look of it!!! beautiful!

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Carla. *4U

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by sandralochran 14 Aug 2008

It is lovely She will be hanging in many bathrooms!

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kezza2sew by kezza2sew 15 Aug 2008

mine to

shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Sandra. Maybe she should become the 'Cute' badge!! *4U

sandralochran by sandralochran 16 Aug 2008

Good ideal

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by elenu 14 Aug 2008

Very nice Shirley, love the scalloped edging.A very nice way to show off the design.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Jean. *4U

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by mandor64 14 Aug 2008

Dear Shirley,
Wonderfully stunning "Botticelli Angel"! Make sure you check after each guest has left, that they didn't fall in love with her too and didn't take her home!? ... ha..
Lots of Flowers,
Mary, Melbourne

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Mary. I like your suggestion. *4U

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by tanuja 14 Aug 2008

this is absolutely beautiful, i love the scalloped border. did u quilt the cloth first and then emb or the orther way. looks like solved the gap problem too.*2u

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Tahuja. I first embroidered, then quilted. The gap is still there, you just can't see it in the photo. *4U

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by colmag 13 Aug 2008

Love this Shirley, maybe a door hanging with do not ditsurb for yoiur bathroom door * 4 u

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Colmag. That's a good idea. *4U

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by coco128 13 Aug 2008

it came out great and especially scalloped border...*4u

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Claudia. *4U

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by dkjack 13 Aug 2008

Shirley, this is beautiful. I love the border. She is a beauty. Will look great in your bathroom.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 15 Aug 2008

Thanks, Debs. *4U

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by lbrow 12 Aug 2008

I like it shirley How about "the joy of relaxation" *4U

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Lilian - that's also a nice name. *4U

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by elaine45 12 Aug 2008

This is so cute. awall hanging is a very good idea.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Elaine. *4U

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by dlonnahawkins 12 Aug 2008

I just love this! Nice scalloped edging too.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Beth. *4U

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by adelmarie 12 Aug 2008

She look just adorable on this quilted hanger. Bathing Beauty sound fine. *2

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Adelmarie. *4U

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by roxsy 12 Aug 2008

Absolutely gorgeous.Love the way you finished it.bathing beauty is just propriety name.*4U

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Roxsy. *4U

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by mops Moderator 12 Aug 2008

Lovely quilt, Beautiful border. I like the names, yours and the French one.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Martine. I also like the French one. *4U

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by frannysuisse 12 Aug 2008

Sorry it should have read: “Beauté Reubenesque” ? After the painter Reubens! This is a truly gorgeous quilt… Well done!

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Frannysuisse and I like the French name. *4U

shirlener88 by shirlener88 14 Aug 2008

Welcome to the 'CUTE' family frannysuisse.

jrob by jrob 14 Aug 2008

That's Perfect!!!!

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by katydid 12 Aug 2008

I had an idea for names. maybe some French words. I don't speak French. Come on Cuties we need your language assistance??

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frannysuisse by frannysuisse 12 Aug 2008

How about : “Beauté Rubanesque” ?

shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Katy - I quite like Frannysuisse 's suggestion. *4U

shirlener88 by shirlener88 14 Aug 2008

I like it, too!

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by ddoersch 12 Aug 2008

Lovely, great work on the scallops...

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Darlene. *4U

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by shirlener88 12 Aug 2008

Oh Shirley - you have really made the 'Bathing Beauty' so wonderful - she will be a show stopper for sure - what a great idea. When you find that nice hanger and she is on your wall - take another picture - we would love seeing her there. Hehehe! Just fantastic work. *4U

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Shirlene. *4U

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by nglover1 12 Aug 2008

Shirley, Beautiful . What an great Idea. I am so jealous HeHeHe ( I have tried and tried even had a friend to try to Download this design and we have been unable to download ) Everyone is dong such beautiful projecta with this design. I think Yours is my favorite.( I love the edge ) Good Job . A flower for you.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thank you so much, Nglover. What format are you trying to DL? *4U

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by sira 12 Aug 2008

Just beautiful, Shirley ! I have to put this design in to my Christmas list, maybe my mother would like this? + another for myself ! Bathing Beauty- lovely name!!! *4U

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Sira. *4U

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by roslyn 12 Aug 2008

Just love the design. Looks a bit like me sitting on the bath Ha ha . Looks very nice and love the border. Was that easy?

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Roslyn. My DH wanted to know if it was a self-portrait!! The border is quite easy, it is done like you would do a facing on a garment. *4U

kezza2sew by kezza2sew 15 Aug 2008

yep I think that is you Rossie....hehehe,

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by tabsolom 12 Aug 2008

Love the quilt and the name great job...

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thank you, Tabsolom. *4U

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by stickmuster 12 Aug 2008

Wonderful picture and the name also fits very well! Flowers for you

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks, Stickmuster. *4U

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by mpo14011 12 Aug 2008

Looks absolutely wonderful, Shirley. Did you put a sleeve on the back for your hanger? If you did, get a thin piece of dowel,drill a tiny hole in the center and then screw in a small picture hanger.You will find, though , that you will have to split the sleeve. Ricky.

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shirleysisson by shirleysisson 13 Aug 2008

Thanks Ricky. I am going to make a fancy wire hanger for the quilt. *4U

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