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   I just finished a little quilt today and have put it on my blog site. The mother of a close friend died last month and we went with our friend to clean out her mom's room at the nursing home. She was so sad when we walked in and saw the empty bed that it was heart wrenching. Of course, it didn't get any easier having to empty the room of all of her mom's things. When we got to the closet I said (without really thinking this through) that if she would pick out some of her mom's clothes, I would make a little quilt. ACK! Her mom liked those big muu-muu type dresses that have lots of gathers and some were obviously favorites because they were well worn. So this turned out to be a bit more challenging than I anticipated!

   For you quilters, I'm putting it out there to share with you what I learned. One, I wouldn't advise doing this! I was never sure if I was on the straight of grain with the dress fabric. And because the dresses were all different weights, it made putting the squares together sort of tough. But, it's sort of a miracle, but the quilt did end up being square.

   These aren't colors that I would normally use but her mom obviously liked pinks and purples. I'm giving it to her tonight and I just hope that she will like it!

   http://grayhog.blogspot.com

   Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   One, no never tired of seeing a wonderful artist and the final renderings, two, you are blessed with making by hand things that are loved, how lucky can the receivers be. And your girls are giving their approval too from the picture :D

   Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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   Very cool, WWM. What a wonderful thing to do for your friend - It'll be a wonderful memento to her!

   Posted 3 years ago by GreatDane #

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   I hope so! I shouldn't have used pink because I don't like pink that much. But, it's not for me!

   Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   Don't ever stop showing us your beautiful work..and loved it that Willow and Windi are in the picture..That was so wonderful of you to do this for your friend..I'm sure it will mean the world to her..(even with the colors)LOL

   Posted 3 years ago by 2bpurring #

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   Thank you, 2bp! Can you believe how big my girls have gotten? I wish that I could have kept them tiny and fuzzy longer. Willow is now extremely interested in treats which she gets at 2:00. But whenever I go in the kitchen from noon on, there she is! I haven't told her but one of her treats is actually a sort of arthritis medication to ward off problems with her little leg that was broken. She loves those!

   Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   I personally LOVE seeing your masterpieces!!!! Please keep sharing!! :)You have such a huge, loving heart to care so much. What a blessing and gift....

   Posted 3 years ago by bumblebee #

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   They are just beautiful and sewn from the heart! You're whipping them out like a factory lately!

   Posted 3 years ago by CatRancher #

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   Betty, what a beautiful thing to do for your friend. Even if it wasn't a quilter's dream, it must mean sooooo much to your friend. Kudos honey..I should be so lucky to ever have a friend as wonderful as you have been to yours.

   Posted 3 years ago by Karenopa #

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    Making that quilt for your friend was a beautiful act of love. It turned out wonderful, and I am sure your friend will treasure it. I also liked the quilt you made for your golfing friend. I know it will comfort him while he is feeling so sick from the Chemo.

    Posted 3 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #

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    I wish my mother was on the Internet so she could see these. I'll have to get MS to drag her around to her house for a look.

    Posted 3 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

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    Well, gosh, Karen - you do have a friend like that. In fact, you've got lots and lots!

    CR - it has been pretty much of a factory in my sewing room lately! And I need to start on a new one in the next day or so. The husband of a special friend, both are in the Army, was badly wounded in Iraq last week. He's back at Walter Reed but will have a long recovery. I have part of the fabric and will probably do another nine-patch because those are so fast, but I need a bit more fabric. No matter how big my fabric stash is, I never seem to have what I need! This one will need to be really functional and I want him to have it as soon as he gets out of ICU as I can get it up there.

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    WWM, not at all! One of the most cherished mementos of my paternal grandmother, who passed away when I was barely 3 years old, is a patchwork pillow (a pretty simple Ohio Star), trimmed with eyelet ruffle. The patchwork is white and a pink swirled/floral pattern. The pink is from her favorite dress.

    I remember the hem of that dress, as she leaned down to hand me my very own ragdoll. The doll's body was a large flattened strawberry, with little short legs with Mary Janes, short little arms; she had Clara Bow lips embroidered on, and blond curly hair (yarn). I can't remember my grandmother's face, but I remember those hands with the rag doll, and the hem of her dress.

    Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #

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    WWM, one interesting thing a friend of mine told me was about how she quilted over a layer of batting tacked down to a wool Army blanket, as the core of the quilt. Don't know that you'd have time, or if that would make the quilt too heavy, but thought I'd mention it.

    Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #

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    What a lovely memory, anncetera! I hope that you still have that little ragdoll.

    I have a teddy bear that belonged to my father so it is now close to 90 years old. It's definitely looking the worse for wear. It's stuffed with straw, I think. The other day I found it on the floor of the guest bedroom and I'm pretty sure that I know how it got there. Windi has quite a ....borrowing... problem!

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    WWM, your quilts are amazing. I especially like the photos with your kitties looking at the quilt saying "is this for us, Mama"? Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. Hugs and purrs.

    Posted 3 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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    WWM, I inherited my mom's doll collection back in November; we finished distribution of her estate. The rag doll was indeed there, and I cried for the woman I barely remember, who died in pain from bone cancer and crippling arthritis back in the late 60's.

    Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #

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    I'm so happy that you have that, anncetera! I was very, very close to my grandmother and although she's been gone an awfully long time, I still miss her. She taught me to sew and actually I think that she's hanging out in my sewing room. Sometimes I'll make a mistake and think "Well, no one knows it but me and I'll just leave it." Then I'll hear this voice... "Oh baby (she always called me that), what a shame but you're going to have to rip that out." You would think that just once she could overlook my mistakes!

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    WWM, what a beautiful quilt and a thoughtful thing to do for your friend. When my brother-in-law passed last April, my Sister-in-law had a quilt made from his favorite T-Shirts and things that he always wore. She displayed it at what would have been his 40th Birthday party and it meant so much to all of us who were there.

    You seriously need to come to Paducah for the big AQS quilt show. http://www.americanquilter.com/shows_contests/paducah/2008/general_info/

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    i LOVE your quilts WWM, my mom just started quilting and had made a couple of T-shirt qquilts for my sister and some for the dogs (I haven't gotten one yet though :-(, might have to ask for one for my B-day)

    Posted 3 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #

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    bhm - from personal experience I know quilters are devious people (right WWM?). I bet your mother is already secretly working on a quilt for you.

    Posted 3 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

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    Geez, WWM, you do great work! Um, just so ya know, I'm not bored. Fascinated would be a more appropriate word! (I'm not all that crafty so I appreciate those who have the talent/patience to create such amazing works of art)

    Posted 3 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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    So touching. You're a wonderful friend.
    It's so up-lifting to know that there are good people out there who care.

    Posted 3 years ago by Caddycat #

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    Oh, y'all are so sweet! BHM, drop hints! Sometimes we think that no one wants our handi-work. I have a tee-shirt quilt on my blog site. It's the one called Run for Your Life. We used to race in road races, mostly 10K's, and we had all of these tee-shirts. Finally I made a quilt and it's a great way to re-live the races without having to actually wear the tee-shirts!

    But, yes - quilters can be quite devious! One of the true pleasures of quilting is giving the quilts away and hoping that someone will love them. I just had a call last night from the recipient of my Texas Patriot quilt. I thought he was going to cry! That meant a whole lot to me because he is a wonderful man and a great Army officer who has so faithfully served our country.

    KK - someday I would like to come to Paducah! Short of the Houston Quilt Festival (I'm sorry - it is bigger! Not because it's Texas but because it was the first international festival) Paducah is the place to be! What a sweet story about your brother-in-law. It's wonderful to have something personal to remember people by that would have made them happy.

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Caddycat, one thing that TDK has taught me is that there are so many good people. Sadly, you don't read about them - they are not the headline makers. But, they make the difference...

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    That quilt is beautiful WWM,a beautiful tribute to your friend's Mom.Willow and Windi think it's theirs.

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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    I love the quilt, and I love that you post them here. Never, never stop wwm. They are beautiful works of art, and I'm happy be be part of this TDK family and can call you "friend" in the most wonderful way possible.

    Posted 3 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #

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    Bobbbi!!! *waving happily because I am actually back tonight!!". Thank you! Our friend who I made the quilt for just left. After a full bottle of red wine, shared with my husband, she seemed quite teary eyed over the quilt. Or, it could have been the quality of the wine???

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    WOW!! I'm so glad I finally had a minute to open this post. You are sooo talented. I have not read all the above (sorry if this is a repeat ?), but do you sell your quilts?, or do you just make them as special tokens for friends and family? I see you have two darling admirers at home; they obviously have very good taste! Please continue to share your beautiful talent with us.

    Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #

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    Hi, Tigerlilly! I have been thinking so much about our little MeowMeow. Poor baby! I hope everything has come out all right :-).

    I'm not a good enough quilter to ever think of selling quilts. But, I do plan to do a raffle quilt for the TDK fund. Actually, that was my next project in line until I learned of our friend who has been so seriously injured in Iraq. His quilt went immediately to the top of the list.

    Yes, my two critics are always ready to lend their opinion. Which generally means, "Let us sleep on the quilt or else!".

    Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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