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My Christmas gift from sister (4 pictures)

18 years ago

I just wanted to share this with the quilters here, or anyone interested. Since I have no artistic/crafty abilities, this is so impressive. Note Toby checking it out at the top of the 1st picture.

Just the work and time involved in this gift means so much.

Front

I called it the Birdhouse pattern, but I'll have to find out the real name of it.

Back. I saw X's and O's here. Hugs and kisses.

Her signature (she's going to put her hand made lable on it for me too).

I love the little acorns she put in the corners. But there's also leaves, and stars, and probably lots of things I haven't found yet.

Leslie

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brenda_in_tx
18 years ago
Now that is truly a gift of love.
vicki_lv_nv
18 years ago
That is beautiful!! I her name Lynnell? Very pretty name too. I wish I had her talent. You will treasure that forever.
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gazania_gw
18 years ago
A labor of true love. Just lovely, you will treasure it forever.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
How special. What a talented Sister.

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lydia1959
18 years ago
Very nice! Your sister is quite the quilter!!
alisande
18 years ago
That's just gorgeous, and she obviously loves you!
susan_on
18 years ago
It's beautiful! What a great sister you have.
Cherryfizz
18 years ago
Oh my Leslie, your quilt is beautiful. I love gifts made by hand and from the heart but not everyone appreciates them.

I've never seen that pattern before and I love all the little extra touches your sister added.

Merry Christmas

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grammahony
Original Author
18 years ago
Oh I do love it. I just called her and she said the pattern is Row Houses (I think) like in San Francisco. Kinda fitting too, as it's close to her last name. It won't fit my queensized waterbed, but it is just perfect to snuggle up in my recliner with and watch a movie.
Leslie
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
Oh, wow! That is beautiful and you are so lucky to have it, Leslie! If that won't make you feel all warm and fuzzy, I don't know what would. X's and O's- how sweet!
jannie
18 years ago
It's a beautiful quilt. I'd be afraid to use it, I'd hang it in a wall. Does she quilt by hand or machine?
carol_in_california
18 years ago
You are truly blessed to receive such a beautiful and thoughtful, from the heart, gift from your sister.
I know she must have loved making it as much as you love having it.
Merry Christmas!
maryanntx
18 years ago
Like Brenda said ... it's truly a gift of love. And it's beautiful!
gadgets
18 years ago
A treasure that can be passed on to future generations. You're a lucky sister.

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Kathsgrdn
18 years ago
Very nice quilt and a lot of work put into it.
liz
18 years ago
It is sooo beautiful and what a gift to cherish!! You'll think of her everytime you look at it...
glenda_al
18 years ago
You are sooooooo lucky!
What a wonderful gift!
bestlawn
18 years ago
Very creative and crafty. I could never do it. How wonderful and thoughtful of your sister.

Merry Christmas!
grammahony
Original Author
18 years ago
Jannie, she got a new quilting machine for her birthday I think it was. It has lazer something or other. Kind of a big thing I think, as it rolls up the quilt as it stitches on it. I hope I explained that right??? She made my other sister one also. Hers was larger, more pastels, and a different pattern. I love mine.
Leslie
pump_toad
18 years ago
I am not a quilter but I appreciate the talent. It is absolutly beautiful. If you have wall space I would hang on the wall. I have a neighbor that has her quilt on the wall and it looks wonderful. Another option is to fold and lay over a corner on the back of a chair, sofa or folded at the foot of your bed.
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deemarie5500
18 years ago
Beautiful work; enjoy it in the very best of health!
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ronf_gw
18 years ago
Beautiful! What a treasure.
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marilyn_c
18 years ago
Beautiful...something to treasure for a lifetime!

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