way before I ever met you all and was doing things "my way" I made these horrible scrappys for BFF and her two kids.

HORRIBLE.

She brought them with her yesterday for a visit and the one I made for her is filled with so many holes. My heart goes pitter patter. She thought I'd be mad. I think it's so sweet that it's been used up that much. I'm repairing it with orphans. It won't budge this time ;)

Her kids call theirs "auntie bankys" and those are their time for bed snuggle blankets. They also have been worn out, but they don't care. It's so sweet and makes all the hard work and pulling your hair out worth every second.

And that is why we do this! Thanks for sharing that lovely story.

well used quilts are the best. thanks for sharing.

OOOOHHHHH!!! How sweet, always good to know that our quilts are loved(by more than us :wink: )

well loved quilts do make it all worthwhile. Thanks for sharing your story.

i love well worn quilts that is what they are for

What a great story, thanks for sharing :D:D

My nephew has one that he brings to my mother for repairs. It has been loved to death also, but Mom repaire it and sends it home for more love. Not sure how much more Love it can take.LOL

How nice that your work is appreciated.

Good for you! This is what it is all about. :thumbup:

Awww There is nothing like a well love, used, and worn quilt :D:D:D

so glad you posted this! makes it all worth while doesn't it!!!

What a sweet story.

Wonderful story. Melts the heart!

Quilts are to be used not just looked at. Love your story.

Kinda like the Velveteen Rabbit!!! I love when a quilt is loved.

When my best friend's DIL was pregnant, I made her a VERY simple little quilt(which isn't really a quilt). I took a piece a red fleece and appliqued some dalmatian and fireman squares on it and cut around the edges and tied knots. The little girl is in the second grade and when she gets home from school, the first things she does is get her "suckie blankie". She has always, from when she was a baby, sucked on the knots and there aren't hardly any of the applique blocks left on it. He grandmother(BFF) has offered to make her another one and she won't have it.

Aw, they have been LOVED for sure!