Monday, February 4, 2013

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?

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

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…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.

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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.

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Gillian

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Margaret G

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Cath

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Liz

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Ruth

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Michelle

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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’ Winking smile to stitch her nine patch block instead}

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Di B

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Di C

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Barb

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Margaret B

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Margie

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

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Susie

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Maud

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Kirstin

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Coral

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Gail

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Dess

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Perdita

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Moo

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Amanda

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Sue

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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.

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Red rose Di

8 comments:

  1. Oh, that is really neat to put blocks together into a book! I love that idea.

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  2. What a treasure you have in those friends! They're such giving people, and their designs are beautiful. How wonderful to have that books as a remembrance of them, and their affection for you. I can imagine how you must have cried to have received such a touching gift. And now, I am sure you're tenderly cherishing it. Just so. darned. special.

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  3. Di, that's lovely! Definitely a book, like the friends in it, to treasure.

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  4. What a lovely book and what a treasure in those friends!

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  5. what a precious gift, pages full of love

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  6. What wonderful loving friends!! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. A very beautiful blog. That book holds so much love and affection for you and as you treasure this book, remember how much you are treasured by your friends. xx

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  8. That has to be one of the most beautiful heartfelt gifts ever. It's lovely to meet the makers through your wonderful photos. Sewing friends are special friends!

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