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Old 08-05-2011, 10:37 AM
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My best friend, became old and frail, and began missing alot of church, becuase of her health.

I had everyone in church write out prayers for her, and I cyanotype printed them into butterfly shapes.

She loved the quilt until the day she died. It brought her alot of comfort.

I just realized I have never shown this.

Butterfly Prayers
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my granddaughter Lily praying in a butterfly
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the poem I wrote, that explains the theme
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some of the hand written prayers
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more prayers
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:39 AM
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Wow, what a wonderful talent you have. Thanks for sharing this wonderful, uplifting quilt:)
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Beautiful, I am sorry for your lost. I am sure the quilt brought much comfort.
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This quilt is amazing... what a great friend you are :D:D:D
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this is absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful way to show your love and friendship.
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That's so cool. I had to look up cyanotype and I learned something new today. Beautiful quilt.
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wow. That's wonderful
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:42 AM
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What a wonderful gift you gave your friend. Sorry to learn of her passing. Thank you for sharing the pictures of her quilt.

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Oh how beautiful. I am sure she treasured it immensely. You'll never know just what a difference you made in her life--till you see her again. The entire quilt is just so beautiful, the signatures, the poem, the picture: all of it.

Thanks for sharing. I'm sure your heart is breaking but you've done two wonderful things: making the quilt for your friend and sharing with us. These stories encourage the rest of us to do the difficult task of caring for family and friends when they need us the most.
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Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
Oh how beautiful. I am sure she treasured it immensely. You'll never know just what a difference you made in her life--till you see her again. The entire quilt is just so beautiful, the signatures, the poem, the picture: all of it.

Thanks for sharing. I'm sure your heart is breaking but you've done two wonderful things: making the quilt for your friend and sharing with us. These stories encourage the rest of us to do the difficult task of caring for family and friends when they need us the most.
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