Why I am on a fabric diet
02-01-2012, 02:05 PM
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Why I am on a fabric diet
I'm trying to post photos for about the fifth time - if this works, story to follow later. WOW!!! I Did It! Only works if the photos are resized in case anyone else is having trouble. Now, my story. Last August my dearest friend re-wrote her will to say that I was to inherit her fabric stash. She died in December from brain cancer. I still don't have all the fabric home, but at last count, I have over 360 yards on bolts. There are 22 "kits" of coordinated fabric with patterns. There are three bins of fat quarters and oh so many scraps cut 'a la Bonnie Hunter system. See why I can buy any new fabric?
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02-01-2012, 02:17 PM
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Im sorry for the loss of your friend... Im sure shes looking down very happy knowing you will be putting her fabric to good use... Maybe her and my mom are making quilt together ....
02-01-2012, 02:29 PM
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What a sweet rememberance. Kind of having her there quilting with you. So sorry to hear about her passing. Five years ago I had a my dear friend pass away also from brain tumors. Her husband gave their old couch and chair to me. It is now in my studio and I frequently nap on it. It was also my friends favorite nappin place. Eventhough she did not quilt she is now permanently part of my quilting.
02-01-2012, 02:34 PM
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I am so sorry about your best friend. That was really thoughtful of her to will her fabric to you. I hope you create lots of fun things and enjoy. She will be smiling down upon you. Fabric diet!? Yeah, lol, I think you are ok for now on fabric.
02-02-2012, 06:58 AM
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Wonderful gift. My quilting group made a quilt with fabrics left by one of our members when she died of cancer. What a special time it was to remember her while everyone sewed on her fabric. We auctioned it for the church building fund and now the quilt is in the home and loved by one of our friends who doesn't quilt but loved the one who passed away.
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