some quilt recipients from our Christmas efforts

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02-02-2012, 10:18 AM

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justflyingin

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Originally Posted by raedar63

I really thought the little girl that had a VERY tight hold on her quilt says it all, you can see the happieness on her face and in the way she is gripping her quilt

I wanted to mention that the girl in the last picture with the black and flowery quilt. Her grandmother actually wanted a different one, but SHE wanted this one, so her grandmother let her have her choice. (I kinda agreed with grandma, but she was determined to let the girl choose). So, it's "different strokes for different folks", including patterns and fabrics! I thought the fabric a bit garish and didn't want to work with it long so I made huge 12" squares and sewed them together with generous borders. It made it really, really fast to put together.

It also meant I didn't actually have to look at the fabric that I thought was ugly for very long.

(The fabric was given to me. I have to admit that it grows on you after a while, but really, ...it wasn't my preference in either fabric, or colors or design).

02-02-2012, 10:51 AM

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KathyKat

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Thank you for posting this. Your quilts are beautiful and it's so rewarding to see all the happy people. Keep up the good work!

02-02-2012, 11:46 AM

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Maria C

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Great that your work brings such comfort and that you share it.

02-02-2012, 01:51 PM

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jbj137

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You are a beautiful person for being so caring.
Enjoyed the pics.
J J

02-02-2012, 02:15 PM

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grannydawg

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Beautiful quilts and people! I know the quilts will help keep them warm. Hope you also enjoyed your trip with husband to Kenya. Do you have any pictures that you can share from your Kenya trip even though it wasn't to deliver quilts there?

02-02-2012, 05:11 PM

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KathyPhillips

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Maybe we need to make some fast quilts and tie them, since it takes so long to quilt. I know there are some on the QB who will not tie quilts and do not want to call them "quilts", but look at that little girl's reaction--her grip on that quilt!!
There are always people, even here in TX, who can benefit from quilts we make and donate. There are our "art quilts," but we need to keep in mind there those who are needy--needing to chase away the cold and needing to have something tangible to hold on to!

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Originally Posted by Marilynsue

What a nice thing for you to do. It just makes me want to go out there and sew more "give away" quilts. Nice to see so many comforted people out there.

02-03-2012, 04:00 AM

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KyKaren1949

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Bless you for all that you do. Love seeing the pics of those folks hugging their quilts.

02-03-2012, 04:27 AM

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Happy Tails

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I have no words......what an amazing sight!!!!!

02-03-2012, 06:59 AM

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oldquilter

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What a great group of people with their quilts. Nice to share those photos. I too make lots of quilts, and it so rewarding. Most of mine go to Easter Seals, where they are given anonymously, and that is fine. I get some nice notes from the Easter Seals folks, saying how much the kids love them. It is such an easy thing to make and give, isn't it? Great job, beautiful quilts!