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		<title>Hand Quilted, Embroidered & Appliquéd: "Wind Garden" by Ayako Takaku</title>
		<description>Discuss Hand Quilted, Embroidered & Appliquéd: "Wind Garden" by Ayako Takaku</description>
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			<title>pennylm says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-96503</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A masterpiece quilt. So tragic that it did not receive the recognition it deserves. Cannot imagine the amount of time put into just planning the quilt, then the long hours of hand work to create such a treasure.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>pennylm</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2019 21:15:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>4RSWY says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81794</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Beautiful work on a true traditional quilt.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>4RSWY</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 22:15:45 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Betsy says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81793</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This quilt is stunning. A machine worked quilt can have as many hours in it and the artist can work as hard to have that quilt as beautiful but they are two totally different quilts. A machine appliqued quilt and a hand appliqued quilt may have the same concept but are approached very differently. I can not see how they can group machine and hand quilts together for judging, kind of a apple - orange thing. I do admire all these women and hope that in the future judging can be a little more fair to all.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:23:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Bev says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81784</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is a wonderful work of art. Hours of work go into any quilt ... I can't imagine the hours that went into the hand stitches (in addition to the beautiful design!) to create this work of art. Quilting has become complex in recent years .... hand quilted (in my opinion) deserves a separate class from machine quilted. Classes need to be sub-divided into "modern", traditional and "art" quilts. A judging headache for the volunteer judges but fairer for the individual quilter. Modern quilts with more negative space are no longer being passed over. We are no longer simply making utilitarian bed covers ... many are works of art like this beautiful quilt.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bev</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:06:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sz says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81782</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So beautiful, and exquisite workmanship. Gets "viewer's choice" from me :-)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:19:07 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Fran Eaves says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81776</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To know this quilt did NOT win any prize is criminal ! This is the type of 'quilting' started years gone by as true work ... hand done/completed. There is no longer true competition in shows when the judges put machine work be it piecing and/or quilting before all else. This creator receives a GOLD star from me .... the work is just fantastic.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Fran Eaves</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:46:24 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>SR COH says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81763</link>
			<description><![CDATA[:cry: HOW COULD THIS BEAUTIFUL QuILT NOT WIN AN AWARD???!!!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SR COH</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:35:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Mary Reed says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Absolutely beautiful. An award winner in my book!!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mary Reed</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 18:45:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Penny M says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gorgeous with lots of detail. . This quilter we surely win a prize in the future!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Penny M</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:58:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Patsy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Just beautiful and not surprised it was done by a Japanese Quilter, they are the best with hand work and detail. They never fail to present a stunning piece of work.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Patsy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>EditorAnne says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81751</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think this is far more interesting than the winning quilt. But both are beautiful!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>EditorAnne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 14:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sewdreamy says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81749</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stunning and so well executed. I wish it had received a ribbon.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sewdreamy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:22:55 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Brenda says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81745</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OMG that is sooooo beautiful Hand work is amazing Do you know how long it took her to make it?/ And the planning. It should won a special award!!!!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:53:26 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>turtleswimmer says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81744</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Beautiful and stunning with such gorgeous quilting, embroidering, and appliquing. Wonderful and wonder filled.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>turtleswimmer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Shirley says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81739</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is so gorgeous! Wow!!!!!!!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Shirley</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:53:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>bopciaof5 says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81738</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A quilt like this must get recognized=best of show in my book!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>bopciaof5</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:51:03 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>rondan says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81737</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stunning!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>rondan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:38:21 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Stitches says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81736</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Beautiful! How could a quilt this intricate and beautiful, not win an award? Interesting!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Stitches</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:36:27 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Diana Yerian says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81734</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Absolutely beautiful]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Diana Yerian</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:18:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Karen Brixner says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81732</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Crisscross, the article was pointing out that this quilt won nothing even though it is exquisite. The "First Place" button above the quilt is where you click to see the first place quilt. They are all breathtaking in design and workmanship and they were all made by Japanese quilters.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Karen Brixner</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:04:04 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Vicki c says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81731</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stunning and hand done. How long did this take you?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Vicki c</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 09:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Diane Turscak says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81730</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stunning, just shows how tough the competition is in the national shows!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Diane Turscak</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 09:29:31 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Eileen Heinze says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81729</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Outstanding! Beautiful work!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Eileen Heinze</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 09:19:41 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Donna Wenntzel says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81728</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is for this reason I stopped going to this show. I see quilts like this...that DESERVE to win .....and winning quilts that leave me wondering what the judges were thinking? How are judges chosen anyway??]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Donna Wenntzel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 09:03:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Linda Blazek says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81726</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Breath takingly gorgeous! Gets an award in my world!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Linda Blazek</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:57:50 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Lynn Randall says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81725</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is sometimes difficult to understand when viewing a quilt show why one quilt gets a ribbon, and another does not. It really is hard to believe this gorgeous quilt did not win a ribbon. However, if a quilt of this caliber did not win, it must mean the other quilts that did win must be truly incredible!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lynn Randall</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:50:10 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Melanie says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Stunning!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:31:22 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Diane Johnston says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81723</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The intricacy and deatails are stunning.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Diane Johnston</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:27:20 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Chrisscross says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81718</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I love it, all the intricacy of a Baltimore album quilt by in gorgeous pictorial form, no wonder it got the blue ribbon]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chrisscross</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:02:31 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>lisars says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81715</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wow, how beautiful!.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>lisars</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 07:32:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Pat says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! !]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Pat</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 07:30:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Nancy MacIntosh says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Stunning. The detail is outstanding. Deserves a prize.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Nancy MacIntosh</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 06:47:34 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Joy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Simply, a masterpiece.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 06:31:25 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Vicki Harrell says:</title>
			<link>https://old.quiltube.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/26285-wind-garden-by-ayako-takaku#comment-81706</link>
			<description><![CDATA[That is sooo beautiful ! What a shame it could not have won an award. It did in my eyes and heart. This quilt had 1,000 of hours of all hand work. A REAL QUILT!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Vicki Harrell</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 06:19:40 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Qltnqueen says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I can't believe this didn't take first place!! Absolutely Amazing!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Qltnqueen</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 06:00:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Iris says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[are those apples real? what a beautiful quilt, cannot believe there was no Award]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Iris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 05:48:32 -0500</pubDate>
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