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    Old 08-02-2010, 06:31 AM
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    Hello everyone, I hope this is the right place to post a picture of what we did with our blocks from this swap. I have a dear friend who lives in Michigan. We went thru grade school and high school together, in each others weddings, etc. We lost track of each other, found each other, lost track again, then re-connected on Facebook 2 years ago. We have not seen each other in 47 years. In June on one of my speaking engagements to Michigan she drove 4 hours to stay the week with me. We had a great time catching up, sharing memories, etc. Now, today, she and her husband will be here in San Antonio. For the past 2 weeks I have been working on this quilt for her. She and I decided in June to make each other something special. She crochets and is bringing me a R,W & B throw she made and I promised her a R,W & B quilt. One of the many things we still have in common is that we are both very patriotic and we love our country. So I told her about our forum and the swaps we do. I told her this quilt I made for her had blocks made from all over the country! One more bit of trivia for this quilt. Her youngest daughter is a manager of a large hotel chain and has given her a bunch of 100% Egyption cotton duvet covers, which she gave to me. I used one of these for the borders, the batting, the backing and the binding for her quilt. It has a certain luscious feel to it that she will love. I hope you all enjoy this quilt's story and the part you all played in it!

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    Old 08-02-2010, 06:36 AM
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    Beautiful quilt and nice story. I will be extra special to her. Great job.
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    Old 08-02-2010, 08:25 AM
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    Such a great story. I am sure she will be pleased to receive this lovely quilt. It makes me proud just to see my block in it.
    I still have mine to put together. Hope you have a super great time together.
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    Old 08-02-2010, 02:22 PM
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    That is such a Wonderful story. It's always fun to catch up and re-connect with old friends. And "YAY" I see my block on there as well. How Fun!!!!
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    Old 08-02-2010, 04:48 PM
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    I love the story, I love the quilt and I love seeing one of my blocks in it. I am sure your friend will treasure it.
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    Old 08-02-2010, 06:37 PM
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    Thanks for sharing the special story. I really like the blocks done in an all white setting. Nice job!
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    Old 08-02-2010, 07:27 PM
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    What a nice job! I have my top finished by haven't gotten to the quilting part yet -- too many other projects needed to jump ahead. You have a lovely story too. I am sure your friend is going to be so excited once she sees it.
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    Old 08-09-2010, 10:22 AM
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    Nice story! I sure hope that she enjoys the quilt! Post a picture of what she makes for you!! :thumbup:
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    Old 08-09-2010, 01:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
    Nice story! I sure hope that she enjoys the quilt! Post a picture of what she makes for you!! :thumbup:
    Thank You Grandma Lehr! Why didn't I think of that!
    So here is the one my friend made for me.
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    Old 08-09-2010, 02:26 PM
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    Oh my Sweetie,that is so very Beautiful and u both have done some real pretty work
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