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My sister made me a lap quilt. Awesome surprise!

My sister made me a lap quilt. Awesome surprise!

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Old 11-29-2010, 05:00 PM
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One of my sisters is a member of the Quiltingboard. Her name is Joan and her board name is jabear617.
She is such a sweetheart and peace maker. She finds a way to make you talk about the things you like, what you did with your day, etc. She would call me.
Joan: Whatcha doin.
Dorothy: Readying the Quiltingboard.
Joan: What is the Quiltingboard.
Dorothy: A large group of quilters showing pictures of their quilts, talking about quilts and things they have made, teaching us stuff. I learn so much.
Joan: But sister, you already know how to sew.
Dorothy: No, I am learning now. I was just 'doing it' before and I didn't know what I was doing.
Joan: Oh.
Dorothy: Want to see some of my post? This is the link.
Joan: Okay.
Joan became a member in September! :thumbup:
She thought she did not know how to quilt. She knows more than she remembers that she knew.
I adopted her on the Quiltingboard. She has read posts, searched, watched videos and tutorials. She bought a sewing machine, got the suggested tools and look what she made me to show me how much she has learned in such a short time.
This lap quilt is so precious to me. I was emotional when it arrived. My grandson was on the phone with Joan as I opened it. He said "Aunt Joan, Grandma really likes her present. She is crying. She likes it very much".
Thank you sweet sister. I keep it by my machine so I can enjoy it while I sew. It is perfect to put my sewing odds and ends on. Keep up the good work and enjoy the moment.

I think the bird in an Oreole. Right?
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Some of the fabric came from our Mother's stash. Some is Joan's new stuff!
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Such pretty fabric on the back. Her binding is nice.
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I put my brick a brack on it as I sew. I just love it. It makes me smile. It makes me feel good.
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Old 11-29-2010, 05:01 PM
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Very pretty.
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Old 11-29-2010, 05:02 PM
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What a sweet story! And what a really pretty throw....
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Old 11-29-2010, 05:03 PM
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Awwww now you have me tearing up too!!! What a beautiful quilt!!! :D:D:D
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How thoughtful. I know it is one of your favorite treasures. Enjoy!
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Old 11-29-2010, 05:11 PM
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Sisters are the best!
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Old 11-29-2010, 05:17 PM
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how cool, it is so much fun to chat and help others on the quilting board
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LOVE the quilt, you're right! it is a happy quilt and so nice that the 2 of you have something in common and can share
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What a beautiful quilt & story, no one appreciates the love that goes into a quilt better than a fellow quilter.
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Your Sister Joan sure learns fast, she did a great job on it. Good for both of you.
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