The heavy

This is what I'm working on for the MN quilters show in June. I've had it up and down off the design wall a half dozen times trying to talk my self into finishing it. Looking at it now, I know it has some spots where it needs help. (that's why it's not done yet)

Lately I have been influenced by painter Raquib Shaw and Quilter Shawn Quinlan. If they can do it so can I! (Right!?)

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