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Katz13203 06-24-2011 03:09 AM

The Para is going to cry her eyes out. Everytime she looks at it she will think of those students she worked so hard with. A wonderful gift from your sister and a fantastic job you did.

misscarol 06-24-2011 03:57 AM

Beautiful....Priceless.

Moonglow 06-24-2011 03:59 AM

Fabulous quilt.

#1piecemaker 06-24-2011 04:13 AM

What a nice gift!! You finished it off well!!

QuiltMom2 06-24-2011 04:33 AM

That is truly unique and very, very special. Thanks for sharing.

lauriequilts 06-24-2011 07:06 AM

The quilt is a great memory. The quilting is beautiful and the border fabric is amazing!

Mariposa 06-24-2011 07:07 AM

Great quilt! Very creative!

kwilter 06-24-2011 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by lauriequilts
The quilt is a great memory. The quilting is beautiful and the border fabric is amazing!

Please excuse my "duh" but I don't know what a "Para" is. Also, I MUST HAVE some of that stunning border print..can you share its maker or where you got it? Many thanks for any enlightenment! :idea: :idea: :idea:

lovedquilts 06-24-2011 09:59 AM

I think a para is like a teacher's assistant. My sil bought that border fabric at Joanne's. It is pretty, she let me kept the leftovers.

grannie cheechee 06-24-2011 10:01 AM

Great job. The Para will love it!!!!!!!!!!!

brewsa 06-24-2011 10:02 AM

I love it! I, too, am a teacher and would be so excited to receive this.

Janquiltz 06-24-2011 10:31 AM

What a great memory quilt. Can't you picture taking a hand print every 6-12 months starting with a newborn's handprint and continuing until married? Then, as setting blocks, you could use photos to go with the annual hand prints.

GramaLaura 06-24-2011 11:07 AM

Nice work!!! This will be a cherished quilt :-D

Jennifer22206 06-24-2011 11:28 AM

that's beautiful, and what a lovely gift! I really hope she was surprised and I know she'll love it.

lots2do 06-24-2011 11:41 AM

Yes, here in NH, classroom/student aides are called Paraprofessionals. Kind of insulting, I think since it implies you are only half professional. And trust me, most of the ones I know work very, very hard and are very dedicated. I think they are called Educational Technicians in Maine.
That is a lovely quilt - really classy while still featuring the children's participation.

caspharm 06-24-2011 11:46 AM

Beautiful job!!

gangles 06-24-2011 01:09 PM

That is a wonderful Idea.

Jammin' Jane 06-24-2011 01:22 PM

Every time she looks at it, she'll smile!
What a very fun quilt! Nice job!

alissa 06-24-2011 01:24 PM

beautiful

quiltaholic 06-24-2011 01:26 PM

Nine love the quilting

ccb2200 06-24-2011 01:32 PM

Love it.

MaggieMeg 06-24-2011 02:39 PM

I love it! I am sure she will too!

charmy 06-24-2011 04:13 PM

Beautiful what great memories.

oma66 06-24-2011 04:35 PM

What a treasure for the Para. Love the added stars and the colors.

busygranny 06-24-2011 05:55 PM

A beautiful and lasting memory. good work.

Taughtby Grandma 06-24-2011 06:21 PM

I'm sure she will be speechless!! What a beauty

desertrose 06-24-2011 09:57 PM

Karen, What a wonderful memory quilt for a teacher to have of her last class. :thumbup: Your quilting and stars and are a very nice accent. :thumbup:

janiesews 06-25-2011 06:30 AM

What a nice quilt and the memories of all those little hands-she will love it.

Rock Lady 06-25-2011 11:30 AM

Very thoughtful and unique gift idea. That will be a treaure for her to keep.

quiltmom04 06-26-2011 08:00 AM

Adorable! Whats a "para"?

goldsberry921 06-26-2011 08:02 AM

Cute!!!!

Nanjun 06-26-2011 12:41 PM

Very nice.

carrieg 06-26-2011 01:04 PM

Lovely!

madamekelly 06-26-2011 08:42 PM

Gorgeous quilt. What's a Para?

debcavan 06-27-2011 02:48 AM

The quilt is just gorgeous. I love the choice for the border. It is such a lovely, thoughtful, meaningful quilt and then on top of that, gorgeous, just gorgeous.

quiltmom04 06-27-2011 04:53 AM


Originally Posted by madamekelly
Gorgeous quilt. What's a Para?

Hope we get an answer!

amma 06-27-2011 05:10 AM

Awww what a wonderful quilt! Love those handprints :D:D:D

grannie cheechee 06-27-2011 08:20 AM


Originally Posted by quiltmom04

Originally Posted by madamekelly
Gorgeous quilt. What's a Para?

Hope we get an answer!

Para-educator helps the teacher help the children. I think they use to call them teacher's aide or teacher's assistant. Different parts of the US have different names. They work hard to help both the teacher and the children.

madamekelly 06-27-2011 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by grannie cheechee

Originally Posted by quiltmom04

Originally Posted by madamekelly
Gorgeous quilt. What's a Para?

Hope we get an answer!

Para-educator helps the teacher help the children. I think they use to call them teacher's aide or teacher's assistant. Different parts of the US have different names. They work hard to help both the teacher and the children.

Thank you for the explanation. :-)

jdavis 07-09-2011 04:37 PM

Awesome quilt, love the colors! What a nice gift.


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