A "hug" for a friend
 

My Mom and I worked on this quilt together before my mom had her heart attack. It's for an old friend from Guiding (known as Girl Scouts in the US). The woman we made the quilt for, a long time friend, was a great mentor to me in my teenage years and really helped me learn to be me, not some version of who someone else thought I should be.

She found the love of her life later on in life. They were only married a year or two before he suddenly passed away. Both my Mom and I have moved away from the area where she still lives (me a few hours drive away, while my Mom is a few days drive away now). It wasn't easy trying to work on a project with my Mom being so far away, but on two separate visits we were able to make it happen.

My mom even took the hit and did the cutting and ironing, and let me do the sewing (we couldn't get the seem allowances the same on the two different machines).

We put a label on the back, a turquoise charm square I had lying about with the following poem:
We heard you are sad and blue,
And may need a hug or two.
While we can't be right there,
Here's a "hug" to show we care.

Made with love, 2013
Handmade by Tammy and Sue.

I'm still getting the hang of free motion quilting, so I started with wavy lines across the seams. But I decided I wanted hearts in the center of the blocks, so hearts I did. While, not perfectly executed although shockingly the back tension was fine, I don't really care because it shows that it really is handmade. :)

It is lovely! Your poem is perfect.

I agree it is a lovely quilt and your poem is perfect. I am sure it will bring tears to her eyes but also comfort her.

You and your Mother made a beautiful quilt & your friend will love it and think of you when she uses it.

Your friend will truly feel all the love and hugs you put into this quilt!!

great gift for a friend........you are very thoughtful.

what a wonderful, thoughtful gift for your friend and mentor. And even better that you and your mom both know her and worked on it together. I'm sure she'll be very moved! Lovely job!

Lovely thought & lovely quilt.

That is very pretty. I love the colors. A real treasure.

Pretty quilt and a great thought.

nicely done... the colors are so soft

How sweet....i'm sure she will feel loved when she gets it.

The love shows through. She will be so pleased.
Joyce in Delaware

Very nice quilt and so thoughtful!

very nice pretty colors too!!!

Very nice quilt your friend will just love it.

Very sweet story and lovely quilt. I can see the love it's made with.

Quilt and poem are lovely, Very kind of both of you.

Very nice gift for a friend!

Beautiful and it will be a great treasure for her.

What a lovely gift for your friend.

That was my mom's influence for sure. I was headed down the path of a brighter and bolder kaleidoscope quilt. But I'm glad my mom pushed me to include the white blocks.

What a beautiful gesture by you both.

Very nice of you both!

Great job by all!

The poem is perfect. I'm sure your friend will find comfort in it.

Oh, what a wonderful poem, from wonderful friends. Your friend will cherish your quilt, I am sure. It sounds like you are sending a quilt filled with all your love.

Nothing is better, in my opinion, than a personalized quilt as a hug from a friend(s)

Great job! It is very pretty.

What a lovely gift for your special friend!!

I am sure she will love it

Wow, very touching poem. Beautiful quilt.

It's a lovely quilt and an awesome verse.

What a sweet gift. I love the poem you chose.

It is so pretty. I love the fabrics. I am sure she will love it!!

It is such a soft and pretty piece. You did really well on your re-motion. It will be appreciated and loved.

Lovely quilt! How thoughtful of you and your Mom.

Love the poem....beautiful quilt!!!

what a lovely thing to do for your friend, I am sure she will love this quilt very much and I bet it will even bring her joy.

What a wonderful gift and I'm sure the poem will cheer her up.