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Carpet Flower, MN
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I saw this motif on a carpet at a hotel. 

I was reminded of it when I was sewing the Triumphant Block 1. The designs aren’t exactly the same, but this one reminds me of what is going on with the Triumphant quilt.

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Author JayeLPosted on Wednesday, June 4, 2025Saturday, May 31, 2025Categories 2025Tags Inspiration

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  1. JayeL on Working on ChaosThursday, May 14, 2026

    OMG! You are right! Maybe I will call it Good & Plenty!! ?

  2. JayeL on Working on ChaosThursday, May 14, 2026

    It amazes me how different it looks from the EQ project! I really like it.

  3. Sherri D on Working on ChaosThursday, May 14, 2026

    I love this quilt. It reminds me of the colors of Good N Plenty licorice candy. :) It looks amazing…

  4. Julie Stiller on Working on ChaosThursday, May 14, 2026

    Ahhh, this is fantastic! I love seeing how it goes together.

  5. JayeL on New Sewing MachineTuesday, May 12, 2026

    Yes. It was an adventure. I am excited about it. I think it takes the same feet as your new…

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