That is a beautiful quilt. I love the bright colors and that pattern, sure makes the colors pop. I think it is just wonderful that some people still have good manners and give the giver a special thanks for what they do and the phone call made their thank you more personal, so you know this quilt was and is appreciated.
I love doing for others, but sometimes feel that what I do is not appreciated when a simple thanks can not be given.
Last month I made a colorful twin size quilt as a HS graduation gift for a young lady I have never seen. Her mother and my daughter went to college together and are very good friends. This was a just because I wanted to gift and a surprise for all. I made the quilt as an extra gift from my daughter who had no idea I was going to do this either, but was told when I ask for the name and address for the quilt label and for mailing. Both quilt and DD arrived for the graduation the same day. The mother had been informed to expect a pkg. I told DD to tell them know not to inspect too closely for mistakes, (neither my DD or the mother sew), because I made the quilt in less than a week and wanted it completed in time, so this was not some of my best work I even machine stitched all of the binding, and I never do that. Anyway, I received a lovely email from the mother thanking me for the quilt and for taking time to make it. About week later I received a beautiful hand written thank you note from this young lady thanking me for making her the quilt even though it was a gift from DD, telling me the colors were perfect and that she couldn't find any mistakes because she loved it. Her sweet thank you note made my day-and I was impressed because all too many young people today never say thank you or let someone know that a gift is received or appreciated.