Monday, January 23, 2012

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Happy Chinese New Year!
 It's Year of the Dragon - my year!
We dragons are described thus if you're into the zodaic thing:
Known as a born leader, the Dragon is the perfect child and adult.  Extremely gifted with luck and strength, this person is usually well respected.  Known as being a perfectionist and idealist, the person under the Dragon sign has a difficult time with aging.  Because of this, you see the Dragon remaining youthful throughout life.  Of all the Chinese zodiac signs, the Chinese see this as being the most desirable year to be born.  Believed to hold some type of magical powers, the Dragon is said to have the ability to fly in the heavens and swim in the seas.  According to Chinese legend, this individual thinks of him or herself as being invincible, often pushing things to a dangerous limit.

Hmm....Well, as to perfectionism, we've come a long way, from this:
 
to this:

Or


A variety of FMQ in here with Aurifil thread. LOVE the orange... I've never used a thicker than normal thread before - I think I'm hooked.

That's all for tonight. Gong Xi Fa Cai!




18 comments:

  1. Very nice. I am a Dragon too. We are special people! LOL

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  2. Very cool! I am a snake, so I think that means we can be good friends? :-)

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  3. Happy chinese new year to you and the dragon :)

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  4. Dragon's are also said to be tyranical ;)
    Wish I were a dragon, instead I'm a snake.
    Love how the finished quilt looks!

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  5. Wow, it looks great, Laura! Perfect for the New Year!

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  6. That sleeping dragon is fantastic!!! Great job :)

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  7. Your dragon is fabulous! Happy Chinese New Year!

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  8. Happy Chinese New Year to you too! Dragon is lovely. How about another one with him awake?

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  9. Aww, he's gorgeous! I don't care how well you think you can fly though, we're NOT trying a Thelma and Louise off the Grand Canyon...

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  10. Your dragon has turned out amazing...I remember when we had a little glimpse of him.

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  11. Just love this quilt! Two fantastic design elements in one go - orange and a dragon. A power quilt!

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  12. I just love this dragon quilt.....so pretty and cute!

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  13. I was born in the year of the dragon too. I wonder if my kids would believe me if I told them that I was all those things!

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  14. Email me back on lilysquilts @ gmail . com so I can ask Q privately! X

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  15. Love your dragon quilt laura and thanks for your msg on my blog janine in perth too x

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