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Artist Statement:

"I grew up in a crumbling Brooklyn neighborhood that has begun a slow and shaky comeback. This piece is inspired by the new life and energy that's started to spread through the streets and buildings that were so much of a part of my past."

Star Members can watch Deborah and Lyric Kinard in Show 1710: Conquering Abstract Fears.

UrbanRenewal2VisitingTheOldNeighborhoodbyDeborahLangsam - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

UrbanRenewal2VisitingTheOldNeighborhoodbyDeborahLangsam - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

UrbanRenewal2VisitingTheOldNeighborhoodbyDeborahLangsam - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

UrbanRenewal2VisitingTheOldNeighborhoodbyDeborahLangsam - 100 Pieces Rotating

UrbanRenewal2VisitingTheOldNeighborhoodbyDeborahLangsam - 289 Pieces Rotating

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The puzzle this week is Lyric Kinard's Progress.  It is one of her abstract designs. Click here to  see more of Lyric's work.  Star Members can learn more about Lyric in Show 1710:  Conquering Abstract Fears.

Progress - 32 pieces non-rotating

Progress - 98 pieces non-rotating

Progress - 98 pieces rotating

Progress - 300 pieces non-rotating

Progress - 300 pieces rotating

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Lyric's quilt "Direction" started with a selfie!  Click here to learn more about Lyric's process.

Star Members can watch Lyric and Deborah Langsam in Show 1710: Conquering Abstract Fears.

DirectionbyLyricKinard - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

DirectionbyLyricKinard - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

DirectionbyLyricKinard - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

DirectionbyLyricKinard - 99 Pieces Rotating

DirectionbyLyricKinard - 300 Pieces Rotating

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"Fancy Goldfish" is Susan's piece for the Quilt Alliance "Animals We Love" Contest.  It is a 16" square painted wholecloth piece, based on Susan's sketches of goldfish.

To learn more about it, click here to go to Susan's blog.

Star Members can watch Susan, along with Jane Hall, in Show 1709: From Pineapples to Photorealism.

FancyGoldfishbySusanBrubakerKnapp - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

FancyGoldfishbySusanBrubakerKnapp - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

FancyGoldfishbySusanBrubakerKnapp - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

FancyGoldfishbySusanBrubakerKnapp - 100 Pieces Rotating

FancyGoldfishbySusanBrubakerKnapp - 300 Pieces Rotating

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Here's another beauty, highlighting nature, from Jamie Wallen.

Star Members can watch Jamie in Show 1708: Jamie Wallen's Playground.

TrumpeterSwanSunsetSoloFlightbyJamieWallen - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

TrumpeterSwanSunsetSoloFlightbyJamieWallen - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

TrumpeterSwanSunsetSoloFlightbyJamieWallen - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

TrumpeterSwanSunsetSoloFlightbyJamieWallen - 99 Pieces Rotating

TrumpeterSwanSunsetSoloFlightbyJamieWallen - 300 Pieces Rotating

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Detailed quilting highlights the wonderful fabrics and animals of the Serengeti.  Another outstanding Jamie Wallen quilt.

Star Members can watch Jamie in Show 1708: Jamie Wallen's Playground.

SunsetSerengetibyJamieWallen - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

SunsetSerengetibyJamieWallen - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

SunsetSerengetibyJamieWallen - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

SunsetSerengetibyJamieWallen - 100 Pieces Rotating

SunsetSerengetibyJamieWallen - 289 Pieces Rotating