Sunday, May 15, 2011

Mosaic Monday ~ 5-16-11

A Special Lapquilt for My Dearest Friend, Weezie
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Weezie’s feet get cold in the evenings due to her RA, so I thought it was time for a new lapquilt to cover them. The top is of wonderfully soft cotton from our local quilting shop, and the back is of the softest flannel you have ever felt. I followed the lines of the pattern and machine quilted it. I did not want the back to be blank so came up with the idea of blanket stitching tulips and hearts to it in addition to the signature square. Here are the results. To be 72 and still talk daily to my best friend some 300 miles away is a dream come true. My kind principal allows me to call her each day at 1:00. This way we each know the other is OK.


"A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.”
  ~Leo Buscaglia

This post is linked to Mosaic Mondays sponsored by Mary Carroll
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22 comments:

  1. That is a lovely lap quilt and will be a reminder of your friendship for Weezie. How grand to stay in touch with one another. Hope you have a nice week Genie.

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  2. The quilt is beautiful. Love how you did the tulips on the back. It is wonderful that you can talk to your dear friend every day.
    Nice principal. How many more days? 15 here and I can't wait. (((((HUGS))))

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  3. I love any quilt, lap top or bed size. This is a very pretty one that will be greatly appreciated. You are doing a great service.

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  4. Wonderful quilt! True friendship to check on your friend daily!

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  5. What a beautiful quilt, Genie, and it is even personalized...Christine

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  6. Beautiful quilt and what a special friendship! I love how you speak each day!

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  7. What a sweet friendship and a wonderful gift for your friend. And you have a boss who "gets it." Have a great week!

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  8. The colours are so pretty - she's sure to love it!

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  9. Beautiful quilt for a very special friend. How wonderful that you stay in touch. Have a wonderful week!

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  10. You are indeed a special person, to check on your friend every day. What a lovely quilt to send to your special friend. Your both blessed with a wonderful FRIEND!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  11. What a lovely quilt and post! Thanks so much for visiting and for your sweet comments!!!
    Hope your week is wonderful.
    Cindy

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  12. Oh you do have a very sweet boss. This story of friendship warms the heart. I hope that your friend finds comfort in the lap quilt. What a sweet and thoughtful gift!

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  13. How very nice! Very pretty and I'm sure your friend will be very fond of it! Cathy

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  14. What a wonderful gift. The flannel backing is a great idea for warmth. Nancy H

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  15. What a wonderful friendship you have with your friend and what a lovely gesture to make her a special quilt. You are special. V

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  16. Beautiful! I have to admire quilt makers; I've no talent for sewing!

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  17. A very lovely quilt! So nice to have uch a dear friend. Have a wonderful week.

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  18. That was so sweet and it's wonderful to have such a good friend on both sides. Take care.

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  19. So thoughtful and kind of you. Your gesture warms hearts as well as laps.

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  20. What a wonderful quilt! You are a terrific and loving friend to be so thoughtful.
    Barb

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