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RUSewing 01-31-2011 04:14 PM

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This is my first time to post a picture so hope it works!

This quilt top has a story that I'd like to share. My friend, Vicki (who had moved to Ohio) was an avid new quilter. About 2 years ago, she sent me a BIG boxes of fabrics, FQs and some precut 2" , 4" and 6.5" blocks, separated into plastic containers. She had cut a lot of blocks knowing that I can't use a rotary cutter (can't get leverage as I'm paraplegic). I thanked her for her generosity and thought she had decided not to open her online shop. She told me she thought I could use some of it for charity quilts. Within two month, she died from inoperatable cancer. She didn't tell me until close to the end.

This is a tribute to her using almost all of the 2" blocks she cut. So it is named, Vicki's Many Trips Around The World.

missgigglewings 01-31-2011 04:18 PM

What a beautiful quilt (and tribute to your friend). I am sorry for your loss.

God Bless

irishrose 01-31-2011 04:33 PM

That's a lovely tribute to a caring friend.

sandyl 01-31-2011 04:35 PM

I'm so sorry you lost your dear friend.

pocoellie 01-31-2011 04:37 PM

What a fantastic tribute to your dear friend. I'm sure that she's smiling upon you from above. I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend.

pattypurple 01-31-2011 04:37 PM

Lovely quilt and story. I'm sure you were a good friend to her. Sorry for your loss

Pat

roseOfsharon 01-31-2011 04:38 PM

So sorry to hear of your friends passing. The quilt will keep her close always.

sewingsuz 01-31-2011 04:39 PM

nice job.

EagarBeez 01-31-2011 04:42 PM

what a great tribute to your friend and the quilt is beautiful

liminanc 01-31-2011 04:58 PM

I am so sorry for your loss, and what a wonderful friend, and a beautiful quilt.

cjr 01-31-2011 05:03 PM

You did her memory and friendship proud

dixiebelle162002 01-31-2011 05:05 PM

Beautiful quilt! Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend (((HUGS)))

Rntraveler 01-31-2011 05:06 PM

Wow, that is so sad and so sweet too....nice quilt

Tally Kathy 01-31-2011 05:16 PM

What an awesome tribute to a dear friend.

cakebaker 01-31-2011 05:27 PM

A very touching story. Gorgeous quilt.

Vicki W 01-31-2011 05:31 PM

Your top is lovely, I am sorry for your lost, she sounds like a wonderful person.

MamaBear61 01-31-2011 05:55 PM

Your quilt is a lovely remembrance.

nance-ell 01-31-2011 05:57 PM

So sorry for your loss. The quilt is lovely.

JUNEC 01-31-2011 06:01 PM

What a beautiful tribute to your friend - Thank you for sharing your story

Cyn 01-31-2011 06:16 PM

I'm sorry for your loss! Beautiful quilt :)

dunster 01-31-2011 06:52 PM

I'm sorry you lost your friend, but glad that you have good memories and a beautiful quilt to remind you of her.

wolfkitty 01-31-2011 07:04 PM

As the others have said, what a beautiful tribute to Vicki, and a wonderful memorial for you.

BluegrassGurl 01-31-2011 07:06 PM

Thank you for sharing. Precious, precious quilt! Sounds like your friendship was precious too.

littlehud 01-31-2011 07:43 PM

What a beautiful quilt and a wonderful way to remember your friend. Sorry about your loss.

k9dancer 01-31-2011 07:46 PM

This quilt is a loving tribute to your friend. It would be great for future generations if you can put something about her in your quilt label.
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful friend.

dkabasketlady 01-31-2011 07:51 PM

Beautiful quilt! Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend! You'll treasure this quilt for many years.

Leota 01-31-2011 07:52 PM

Terry that is beautiful and such a wonderful tribute to Vicki...
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

MerryQuilter 02-01-2011 03:24 AM

beautiful quilt and story

sew4fun 02-01-2011 03:52 AM

Beautiful quilt and tribute to your friend. And she knew just the right person to pass her love of quilting on to.

didi 02-01-2011 03:53 AM

She was truely a great friend, I'm so sorry for your lost. The quilt is beautiful and a wonderful memory.

plainpat 02-01-2011 04:01 AM

I love that she'll be remembered in this way,by another quilter.Good for you & the quilt is very nice.

4girlsmimi 02-01-2011 05:07 AM

What a beautiful quilt to remember a special friend. Sorry about your friend but every time you wrap up in your quilt, you'll get a hug from her.

mcar 02-01-2011 05:17 AM

How touching. Your heart must have ached when you learned she was so ill. Her kindness goes on.

Picklelady 02-01-2011 05:21 AM

Absolutely a wonderful tribute to your friend. I am sure that she is very proud of you and you will always feel her near you. so sorry for your loss.

moreland 02-01-2011 05:27 AM


Originally Posted by cakebaker
A very touching story. Gorgeous quilt.

yes, it is. Thanks for sharing.

ruthrec 02-01-2011 05:52 AM

This is beautiful. The quilt will keep your friend close. I'm so sorry for your loss.

snow 02-01-2011 05:57 AM

What a beautiful quilt and so sorry for your loss.

quiltaroni 02-01-2011 06:17 AM

Your quilt is filled with love on both sides I know you will hug it close every day.

auntbarb 02-01-2011 06:25 AM


Originally Posted by missgigglewings
What a beautiful quilt (and tribute to your friend). I am sorry for your loss.

God Bless

:D :D :D :D

Greyhound Mom 02-01-2011 06:43 AM

You have done a beautiful job! Sorry for your loss. Judy


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