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#42
Absolutely Great stories!!! My stepdad was going shopping and found $20 in the parking lot. When he got to the front of the store, there was a man beggin and my SD gave him the money. Let's all remember how fortunate we are. Merry Christmas everyone!
#45
I absolutely treasure the few things I have from my late grandmother. I have tears in my eyes just thinking of how thoughtful you were and that they must have loved that you did that for them. These are the kids of stories I like to hear about around Christmas. It isn't just the normal gift giving... you gave them a treasured gift that I'm sure will be passed down the generations.
#46
Originally Posted by Ilovemydogs
Absolutely Great stories!!! My stepdad was going shopping and found $20 in the parking lot. When he got to the front of the store, there was a man beggin and my SD gave him the money. Let's all remember how fortunate we are. Merry Christmas everyone!
I only use my credit card at JoAnn's and never take cash. Oh well. I am so glad that not everyone is like her.
#47
Ellie, what a great job you did on the socks. Blessings to you for that.
I would like to share a story. We have a dear friend and husband, she is going blind. In 1950's they were stationed in Gremany with the Boy Scouts of America European Theater. She started a patchwork quilt between having 4 babies in 5 years. Of course the quilt took a back seat for many years. She had showed it to me 10 years ago, before I started quilting. Two years ago, at Thanksgiving her husband asked if I would bring it home and find some one who would finish it. They live in a retirement area of Arkansas and he did not know or trust anyone to finish it for her. It only needed a border and quilted. He and dh sneaked it out to our car and I bought fabric for the border and pillow cases to match. My friend who does my long arm took the one she was working on and quilted it in a hurry. It was so pretty. We took it back to them in a big roaster box and on Christmas it was under the tree. All 5 of thier children were there when she opened it. I guess they were all in tears, because the kids all remembered the quilt top. I was so happy to do this for her and it is on thier bed every day.
I would like to share a story. We have a dear friend and husband, she is going blind. In 1950's they were stationed in Gremany with the Boy Scouts of America European Theater. She started a patchwork quilt between having 4 babies in 5 years. Of course the quilt took a back seat for many years. She had showed it to me 10 years ago, before I started quilting. Two years ago, at Thanksgiving her husband asked if I would bring it home and find some one who would finish it. They live in a retirement area of Arkansas and he did not know or trust anyone to finish it for her. It only needed a border and quilted. He and dh sneaked it out to our car and I bought fabric for the border and pillow cases to match. My friend who does my long arm took the one she was working on and quilted it in a hurry. It was so pretty. We took it back to them in a big roaster box and on Christmas it was under the tree. All 5 of thier children were there when she opened it. I guess they were all in tears, because the kids all remembered the quilt top. I was so happy to do this for her and it is on thier bed every day.
#48
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You have demonstrated the true meaning of Christmas.
Quilters are givers; what a beautiful gift for both of you, the giver and receiver. Hugs are definitely in order for this most precious gift of the season.
Quilters are givers; what a beautiful gift for both of you, the giver and receiver. Hugs are definitely in order for this most precious gift of the season.
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