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Sallyjane 09-07-2010 02:33 PM

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Some of you might remember the Memory quilt I made for the daughter of a fallen serviceman, (a fellow airman who served in Afghanistan with my son). I just got a wonderful thank you note from Jordan and her mother, along with pictures.

Lady Tapioca 09-07-2010 02:35 PM

Ok......crying here......what more needs to be said?

watterstide 09-07-2010 02:36 PM

what a wonderful thing you did! and the joy on that childs face is heartwarming! Blessings!

GrammaNan 09-07-2010 02:38 PM

This needed a "Tissue Alert". I am so glad that I read it anyway. May God bless you for making the quilt and the family that lost their hero. Thanks for posting.

SueDor 09-07-2010 02:39 PM

Thats what making quilts is all about!

Sadiemae 09-07-2010 02:40 PM

That smile makes it more than worthwhile! She is precious and will always cherish the quilt. Thank you for doing this for this precious child!

HELLuvvANGEL 09-07-2010 02:40 PM

absolutely awesome.. i have chills! The smile on her face says it all. She will treasure this for life.

Lori L 09-07-2010 02:41 PM

You brought a smile to her face :) Definately makes it all worthwhle!

loopywren 09-07-2010 02:42 PM

This was a wonderful thing you did Sallyjane. her smile must warm your heart.

reach for the stars 2 09-07-2010 02:47 PM

Such a wonderful and comforting gift. Her smile says it all.

donnaree59 09-07-2010 02:51 PM

Oh how wonderful! The pictures say it all, except for thank you from me for doing this for her! How loving...

Lynneander 09-07-2010 02:53 PM

There are not adequate words to describe what you have done for Jordan. Such a loving thought.

cjomomma 09-07-2010 02:54 PM

Can someone please pass the tissues. What a sweet young lady, Bless her little heart.

bjnicholson 09-07-2010 02:57 PM

Seeing the smile on the little girl's face and the beautiful quilt you created for her gives me the warm and fuzzies. You're right...Tissue Alert!!!!

sewmuchmore 09-07-2010 03:02 PM

Oh My not a dry eyes in the house. You touched my heart I know you touched hers. God bless you.

Mariposa 09-07-2010 03:58 PM

What a wonderful gift! Her smile is priceless! Bless you for making her a quilt!

Luv Quilts and Cats 09-07-2010 04:03 PM

Such a wonderful thing to do for that young girl!

pookie ookie 09-07-2010 04:07 PM

Oh, that's wonderful. What a sweet family.

Conniequilts 09-07-2010 04:20 PM

What a kind and caring thing to do - hugs to you :)

redquilter 09-07-2010 04:36 PM

Oh my goodness! You did a warm and generous thing and that little girl is just precious. Sniff, sniff.

Jim's Gem 09-07-2010 04:48 PM

That was very special!!!!

Harmony 09-07-2010 05:01 PM

What a wonderful token of remembrance for her dad. This is something she will keep forever--I think you've made a little girl very happy!

MISHNJIM 09-07-2010 05:08 PM

That was a very BEAUTIFUL thing to do!! :thumbup:

Toto's Mom 09-07-2010 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
Oh My not a dry eyes in the house. You touched my heart I know you touched hers. God bless you.

Thank you for sharing that. And thanks for what you did for that child.

Bobby's Girl 09-07-2010 05:16 PM

A wonderful thing to do, and, yes, this does call for a box of tissues.

CarrieAnne 09-07-2010 05:43 PM

Aw, Bless you! What a nice card!

LeeAnn 09-07-2010 05:53 PM

What an incredible act of love. Jordan will always be comforted by your wonderful gift.

Jan in VA 09-07-2010 09:09 PM

How precious of you to make that lovely quilt for her, for her dad. THIS is why we do what we do!

Jan in VA

gramqlts 09-07-2010 09:17 PM

That beautiful smile on her prescious face says more than words ever could. God bless you for doing this for that little girl. You are a true Angel from God for what you did for her.

Chasing Hawk 09-07-2010 09:32 PM

Bravo Sally!!!

*salute*

Geta 09-07-2010 09:46 PM

I have tears in my eyes! God bless you, Sally, you did a wonderful thing for Jordan!

quiltergirl80 09-07-2010 09:53 PM

You can see her heart and love for her daddy in her smile. You weren't kidding - the card tugs at a heart -

Ladybugnana 09-07-2010 11:57 PM


Originally Posted by SueDor
Thats what making quilts is all about!

and why we continue to buy large pieces of fabric, cut them apart and sew them back together again. It's love that shows in the recipients face! Congratulations

sewhip 09-07-2010 11:59 PM

i'm crying to, special place in the after life for you

feline fanatic 09-08-2010 05:17 AM

I missed this quilt the first time around. What a wonderful quilt and your handquilting is perfect!

ralphu 12-14-2011 01:12 PM

That a great quilt that She will have for every!

sue1964 12-14-2011 01:33 PM

He was so young to lose his life... Thank you for thinking of his family and making that smile on his childs lovely face. may god bless you always, keep up the good work.

dilyn 12-14-2011 01:57 PM

You are a wonderful and caring person, the quilt it beautiful and the smile on that little girls face is transluscent...Bless you...

cwessel47 12-14-2011 02:00 PM

What a beautiful and thoughtful gift you made. Gotta love that smile! And, may I also mention, that mitered border is fabulous! Don't you love it when a fabric does exactly what you want it to do?

Murphy 12-14-2011 02:05 PM

Amen and what joy you brought to this little one. Thank you for sharing.


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