Adopt-A-Family Christmas Quilts

14 years ago

3 kids, dad off in parts unknown, mom in rehab again, kids living with grandparents in drafty farmhouse. Hope they like them.

7 YO Boy

9 YO Boy

13 YO Girl

Merry Christmas Everyone -

Digger

aka Marie in Michigan

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grammyp
14 years ago
Those are wonderful, and I know they will love them. It will be great to have their won quilts to take where ever they go. What a wonderful thing to do, thanks.

beverly
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fran1523
14 years ago
What a great project. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas.
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love2sew
14 years ago
Bless you Digger for sharing your talents and making this family warm this Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Jeane
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jennifer_in_va
14 years ago
Definitely a worthwhile endeavor! They are sure to remember them throughout their lives.
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toolgranny
14 years ago
We've always known quilters are special, generous people. Thanks for doing this. Job well done.
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mary_c_gw
14 years ago
They are sure to be appreciated - especially in a drafty house! They're lovely, and well done.
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
14 years ago
Thank you for sewing these for them, Marie. They will certainly help to keep them warm.

Sharon
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nanajayne
14 years ago
And a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too!! Your a real Santa Claus. TFS. Jayne
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jaceysgranny
14 years ago
They will be thrilled I'm sure. Who doesn't love to snuggle down under a pretty quilt. They're great and so are you for doing this. Merry Christmas!

Nancy
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Deb_from_Pa
14 years ago
Wow! Nice quilts....but more than that....it is great that you have done this for those kids......I always tell my grands that whenver they miss me or need a hug, wrap up in their quilt and when they start feeling warm, it is me hugging them and filling them up with love
Very nice thing you did! TFS
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grammyp
14 years ago
Hope they enjoyed the quilts and things are improving in their lives.

beverly
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gininmn
14 years ago
Digger, I'm sure they'll love those wonderful quilts. Bless you for being such a caring person and sharing your talents.
~Ginny
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odessaquilts
14 years ago
What a treasure you are to share your talents with these kids and their family. I'm sure the more love they are shown from people outside of their immediate family, the better lives they will live and they will grow to be excellent adults. Bless you for your gifts. You've earned your wings, Angel!
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rosajoe_gw
14 years ago
They are lovely Marie!!! All of the kids, tweens, and teens that I know love the raggedy quilts.
We had a 6 yo boy at our fam party. His mother has just lost her job and they don't know where the father is. We all gave gifts for him to have a stocking like the other kiddies and his eyes got big when I called his name.
Like DH says, 'It is not the children's fault the adults are selfish'.
At least the have a grandmother!!!
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