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julybaby8 09-01-2010 04:45 AM

Great job. I'm sure he'll treasure the gift from a good friend.

Loris 09-01-2010 04:45 AM

it is a wonderful quilt for a man - the colors are beautiful and such a wonderful gift for a friend

stitchinwitch 09-01-2010 05:39 AM

I admire both of you.

Nancy11442 09-02-2010 03:54 AM


Originally Posted by Lady-T
I made this quilt for a friend who had a stroke at the young age of 45 and was in a coma for 6 weeks. He awoke a quadriplegic. Over time he has regained a 'small' amount of use in one hand. He has dysphasia (unable to speak very well and swallowing problems) and in a wheelchair. He had seen my quilt photos and mentioned that he would like to purchase a small lap size and that his favorite color is blue. This was my gift to him.

What a wonderful gift. I know he's thrilled with it and it's beautiful. I love hearing the stories behind the quilts we make.

jdavis 09-02-2010 04:04 AM

What a touching story! Bless you!

Connie Merritt 09-02-2010 04:22 AM

That quilt will give him many hugs from you. Wonderful love from one friend to another.

turtlerouge 09-02-2010 04:33 AM

Where did you get the directions? I would like to make one, but it looks too hard for a beginner-intermediate. turtlerouge

I love this quilt you made.

Lady-T 09-02-2010 05:03 AM


Originally Posted by turtlerouge
Where did you get the directions? I would like to make one, but it looks too hard for a beginner-intermediate. turtlerouge

I love this quilt you made.

Here's a link to an easy/beginners version:
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/Carpe...heelBlock.html

Here's where I got my pattern. http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=7877

Up4BigChal 09-02-2010 06:18 AM

Your an Awesome friend, He is very Blessed to have you.

SNUGQUILT 09-02-2010 06:22 AM

Lovely quilt...I love that pattern. You are such a thoughtful friend...bless you...


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