Just wanted to post a little story. A former pastor of my mom's church recently became a widower. He also returned to my mom's church again, which was terrific because everyone liked and loved him so much. Well now, he started going to lunch with a widow lady whose husband passed from Alzheimer's about the same time frame as his wife died. As one might gather, they came to find out that they loved each other and decided to get married...... So, I decided to make them a quilt. (Sorry I was a dummy and didn't make a picture)... Assembling the quilt top was relatively easy, the quilting was not. In any event, I did finally get it done the week before the wedding was to take place.

I dubbed the quilt "Against the Odds" as it seemed I was never going to get it done, and it was also against the odds they the two of them would ever marry again.

Then, she had a bad accident and it had to be postponed.
She finally arrived back home from the hospital, and I took the quilt over to her.

Today was the wedding. When I walked into the sanctuary, I was totally amazed. They had taken my gift and had it laid over the altar!! I couldn't believe it!

I had used Michael Miller panels with angels, a dove and a cross on it. Some of you have probably seen them before.
I split the panels in the center and made the shape of a cross in the middle of the quilt, using embroidered blocks from Corinthians. The horizontal bar of the cross I used embroidered angels. I was not happy with the quilting, but no one there seemed to notice.

Just had to share...It meant so much to me, and have to admit it did look beautiful there. There is a stained glass cross in the front of the sanctuary. That's where my idea came from. Pretty neat...

Wow, that is a nice of you to make the quilt for them, they will cherish it forever

I would love to see a photo of the quilt

wow! Thanks for sharing.

ask around, someone must have taken a pic of the happy couple with the quilt in the background and then we can see it too?

Oh please post a picture if possible.

Gifting a quilt that is given such a place of honor is indeed the best compliment ever! Congratulations to both you and the happy couple.

Wow, what a compliment.that was so nice of them to honour your quilt like that. I too, would like to see a photo please if you can.

What a lovely Love Story ... and with your quilt at the focal point.

Indeed, check to see if someone did get a picture. Chances are they had some taken with their official pics too. Plus, I'm sure they'd be thrilled to have you come visit them, and a photo op with your quilt.

This is truly a beautiful love story, How honored you must have felt. Thanks for sharing this.

What a wonderful gift to the couple and you will never have any doubt that they truly appreciated your gift.

Her daughter in law was complimenting the quilt to me and I did request a photo of it. So, if she comes through for me, I will indeed post it here. Thanks for all your nice replies.

Beautiful story !
Congrats ! Will watch for a posting of picture when possible !! :-D

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I'm sooooo glad you told us about this!! Surely, someone got a picture?? Was there a photographer? Please check? We really want to see your quilt!!

How wonderful that you made the quilt which is so appreciated. Also, I am happy that these two persons are making a new life together.....

It is so wonderful that they appreciated the quilt. So looking forward to seeing a picture.

What a beautiful story and the quilt sounds wonderful.

What a wonderful story!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us :)

That makes your heart sing~! For more than one reason~!!!

Often it is hard for me to tell if people like/appreciate my quilting; in this case, it is obvious that they loved your quilt. What a compliment to display it in such fashion.

You are being too hard on yourself, I am sure it was beautiful quilting on it.
That was a lovely story, also. Thanks so much for sharing. So often the real beauty of a quilt is the story behind it.

It is so special when you see your quilts being used. This was a great story.

That is so wonderful. The quilt sounds beautiful. I hope that the lady does come through for you with a picture. :)

How wonderful is that??!!!

What a wonderful story.

That shows you how much it means to them. What an honor. They sound like a very special couple.
Kat

What an honor to you and your gift to them.

You're right, that's the best compliment you could get.

That is really special indeed.

How lucky you are to have such a lovely compliment as to put the quilt on the altar! Congratulations!

What a great tribute to YOU!

What a heartwarming story! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

That is truly a compliment! How special they feel your gift was to display it like that. And how sweet of you to make it for them!

What a nice compliment. I'm looking forward to seeing a picture. It sounds beautiful.

would love to see a pic hope they enjoy it for a very very long time

What a beautiful story.
thanks for sharing.

yes...please post a picture!!!

Thanks for sharing. It's why we quilt

What a blessing - for the couple AND you, as the quilter, to have your quilt displayed in such a manner! What an honor!!!

love your story.....

What a lovely story. I felt like I was there in the sanctuary. So glad for you that the quilt was so appreciated.