A very special gift

Remember last November when I wrote about those sneaky St Mark’s Quilters who, over a couple of months, created a uniquely beautiful keepsake book as a surprise for me?

 

At the time I promised to show you more detail, but it’s been so long you’ve probably abandoned all…

…of ever seeing the deliciousness that lies between the soft covers of this special book.  I hope you’ll agree it was worth the wait.

I’ll let you have a browse through all 23 pages, pictured here beside their creators – some of the most generous and loving women I know.

Gillian

Margaret G

Cath

Liz

Ruth

Michelle

Robyn

{Robyn wasn’t going to allow the little matter of a broken arm to prevent her joining in, so she used a ‘stunt quilter’ to stitch her nine patch block instead}

Di B

Di C

Barb

Margaret B

Margie

Margie works at the KU Marcia Burgess Autism Specific Early Learning & Care Centre, one of the two organisations who receive our quilts.

Susie

Maud

Kirstin

Coral

Gail

Dess

Perdita

Moo

Amanda

Sue

Helen

Bible verses, Christian symbolism (butterflies), quilt blocks, cross stitchery, silk ribbon embroidery, clever fabrics that are not always what they seem, tapestry, hexagons, applique, buttons and bling, beading and bullion roses. What a magnificent range of techniques! And so much pink!

What can I say but “thank you, my friends”. I will treasure this little book always.

 Di