While cleaning in my studio today, I gazed upon this quilt and thought some of you might like to see it for my very first try at posting pics. A dear friend made this quilt years ago for my 50th birthday. We started out as pen pals with the same first and middle names and grew close as sisters. Her cancer had mostly confined her to bed, but she worked on this over the course of a year while lying on her back. Can you imagine? . She fussed because it wasn't up to her previous standards and in fact had her husband mail it for my birthday and then had me return it so she could make some corrections. A treasure to be sure. I miss her.

What a beautiful memoir of your friend. Thanks for sharing

Beautiful! wish i could do that good sitting up.. a tresure for sure, quilt and friend....molly

I am so sorry for your loss. This is truly a lovely memory of her.

Sorry to hear that you lost your friend. This quilt will always be a treasured memory of her.

How fortunate you are to have had the friendship of this special lady. Sounds like you must be pretty special too. Enjoy your memories of her.

Beautiful. What a fabulous treasure to have and remember you friend with

What an incredibly precious treasure for you. Love the story too!! Thank you for sharing such a personal heartfelt story!

beautiful!

A blessed gift for sure.

A beautiful quilt with a beautiful story. How special that your friendship with her brought her such comfort. The gift of friendship is priceless.

That is too beautiful for words.You both were blessed with a special friendship...thank you for sharing.

How beautiful. And what an amazing momento of your friend!

gorgeous sorry for your loss but you have a good memory

she is gone yet she is still with you in her special gift to you. wonderful story, thanks for sharing!

Awh that was so nice of her. and beautiful quilt.

What a treasure. I am sure you think of her fondly, everytime you look at it.

How beautiful...the quilt and your friend. Sorry for you loss. God bless you.

I love the embroidered hugging women appearing to float. How fitting for your story.

Absolutely gorgeous ! What a great gift !

It is beautiful!

What beautiful memories.

aww...what a heartbreaker.. how sweet of her to do the quilt for you ... she was def a very special person.

What a beautiful piece!

What a wonderful quilt and yes a very sweet story. I bet there is special meaning behind every fussy cut piece of fabric and every embroidered detail. What a treasure and a beautiful memory of your special "sister".

Quilting friends are SEW special. They put love into each piece one stitch at a time.

Wow - what a fantastic memory!

What a thoughtful friend and a lovely quilt. Thank you for sharing. On another note, I was just visiting in your town. My niece and family moved there.

Beautiful!

How beautiful!!!!!!

it is lovely and such a treasure as a memory of your friend.

That is so very touching...what a sweet gift and memory of your friend. The detail is beautiful.

Lovely quilt and a great memory. :D

What a precious gift and friendship.

oh, i'm so sorry for your loss. i think the quilt is gorgeous. what a treasure you have from an angel friend. thank you for sharing.

I love crazy quilts! Love your quilt and your story.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story and wonderful quilt.

A wonderful story! A beautiful quilt for you to treasure.

What a beautiful memory and quilt. :)

What a great memory of your dear friend. What a heart warming story. Thanks for sharing.