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    Old 12-28-2014, 10:28 AM
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    Default A quilt for my neighbors

    I started this quilt for our neighbors two years ago. It's a super sized king that almost didn't fit on my longarm. The center is a stack and whack crazy patch that is tied. The outer boarders are the paths to each neighbor's house where I did meandering with words significant to each neighbor; hey doll, soup sandwich, deer; Fergus, cupcake, little dog; guinea, gardens, you're doing it wrong; and woodworker, best mom, pumpkins. In each corner is a house with a door and window that reflects the color of the shutters on each family's home. The back side is brown with a friendship braid off to one side.

    We have an unusual neighborhood in that three neighbors on one side of the road and one family across from us make up a very tight, loving and protective "family". This quilt went to the "young" family across the street who has blessed us with three beautiful children to love.

    Thanks for looking.
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    Old 12-28-2014, 10:56 AM
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    Very nice, and super story to go with it. So nice to hear you live near great neighbors.
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    Old 12-28-2014, 11:44 AM
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    WOW!!!! Thanks for showing it. Great job.
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    Old 12-28-2014, 12:19 PM
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    It looks huge! lovely quilt and you neighbors will be thrilled.
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    Old 12-28-2014, 12:46 PM
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    What a lovely story, and a lovely quilt! And huge, I can only imagine all the work you put into it.

    Thank you for sharing,
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    Old 12-28-2014, 01:21 PM
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    great quilt and great story!!
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    Old 12-28-2014, 01:28 PM
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    Oh wow! They are lucky to have such a kind hearted person to be their neighbor. I sure they will love it.
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    Old 12-29-2014, 04:51 AM
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    nicely done
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    Nice story...good neighbors make life easier.
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    Old 12-29-2014, 10:53 AM
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    Very nice quilt, great colors and story.
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