Due to schedules, travel, and life in general, we were not able to exchange Christmas gifts with our friends until Memorial Day. That worked out well for us since their 5-year-old son is one of our honorary nephews and received a quilt for Christmas! We finished it Saturday. :mrgreen:

We also made a pillow case, and tucked the quilt into it, along with a new pillow. Our idea was that this would be a drag-around quilt that he would use watching TV or camping in the backyard. When he opened it, he draped it over his shoulder and said "Kim, take a picture!" When the picture was made he raced upstairs to his room, threw the pillows and bedspread off the bed "Mom, I don't need THIS anymore", and proceeded to put the new quilt and pillow on his bed. He is still in a toddler bed, so it was a good fit. He has decided that our quilt is his new bedspread. Then he said "Now I need to try it out," jumped into the bed, and pulled the cover up to his chin.

It was such an awesome feeling seeing a 5-year-old really appreciate our handiwork and wanting to use it. It makes the HUGE learning curve we have been on worthwhile.

Thanks,

Darren

How sweet is that?

Such a great story! Oh, and a--nice quilt too! :thumbup:

Awww!!! That is so sweet...out of the mouth of babes!!!

That is too cute!!!

that's awesome!
and doesn't it make you feel good!

Awe!! What more could you want? :thumbup:

Totally awesome! Children are brutally honest and so it is absolutely fantastic that he is so excited with his new treasure! Congrats!

Could it get any better? Such a heart warming story! The quilt is great and I love the fruit fabric (apples?) on the back.

Well, you certainly know that your quilt is being appreciated. Sometimes children behave so much better than adults. (I am thinking back to threads were we have discussed our hard work not being truly appreciated). Not the case this time!!!

and that is why we quilt!1 What a wonderful story, a handsome boy, and a beautiful quilt

That is so sweet. Beautiful quilt and what a darling little guy.

That is just wonderful. What a great feeling to know what you made will be loved and appreciated. It's a great quilt. Thanks for sharing with us.

You certainly brightened his day and in turn brightened mine and others.

That quilt will definitely be used! Not just thrown on the side.

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

Thats what it is all about, the rare person that makes you feel good all over when they truely appreciate your work! I think we are all smiling about this one.

Awww! How sweet!

Awwww that is such a sweet story!!!
You can see in his face that he LOVES his wonderful new quilt :D:D:D

How cool is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that is just to sweet

awesome story adorable boy

Wonderful story, thanks for sharing.

Yep, those few seconds of joy on a person's face when they first see "their" quilt, makes it all worth while!! He's just adorable and you did a great job on his present!! :D :thumbup:

That's really special!! Cute quilt and looks like it will be well love!!

How very, very sweet. It is a treasure to for you to see unfold and one for him to remember always from his "auntie".

The look on his face is too precious for words. You can see he really loves his quilt. Very nice for a boys room.

Thanks for sharing such a heart-warming story. That little guy is too cute!! Love the quilt too. I am all warm and fuzzy right now!!! :D
Oh, one more thing- that bed is to die for!!! Looks very old-gorgeous!!

Your son must be a JD kid. My son is a JD techican he went to NDSCS at Wahpeton, ND so when he graduated I made him a
JD quilt with various JD prints and the logo John Deere in the middle with "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" embroidered on the quilt with NDSCS and the years he was in college there,he was very pleased to recieve our gift and very surprised.

Cool!

He is a gem. The quilt and pillowcase are wonderful. You are a gem, too.

This boy treasures something hand made and already knows how much work was put into it just for HIM!! I'm sure you had a warm glow from such a reception of your quilt! Awesome quilt & handsome boy! His DM is raising him right.

Aw, so glad he liked them!

Thanks for sharing that great story and look at that beautiful smile!!!!

What a great story, thanks for letting us know!

And that is why we quilt.

So very cute!!!! You can see the joy in his face! That's why we quilt!

wow, so sweet, thanks for sharing, he is very happy

YAY! Such joy and excitement sure does feel good.

AWWW!I can see the joy in his eyes!

Wonderful!!

How awesome! I am sure it felt good inside to have him so excited to receive this gift.