Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Oh My!


Yesterday the mail lady delivered a box to my house. When I saw it later I wondered what the heck it was because I had not ordered anything. When I opened it inside a large ziploc bag I saw a quilt. My first thought was "Someone made a mistake and sent me something they should have sent to someone else!" Then I looked closer and gasped! It was for me!! The most adorable signature quilt was made for me!! I am so touched! I forgot to take a photo of the back but the label says "Thank you Lori we love your quilt alongs- 2011.
How sweet is that?! They also sent charms that matched their signature squares.
Thank you seems so inadequate, but what more can say. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much!
Sharon
Maureen
Vicki
Barbara
Ann
Barb
Dawn
Vivian
Beatrice
Lynn
Sue
Jean
Brandie
Ranette
Lizzy
Janet
Juliann
Karen

For those of you that may not be familiar with my quiltalongs here they are and the links for step 1. PS They are doll size too so you aren't committed to a huge project.

Strawberry Fields

Cheddar Cheese and Crackers

Midnight Stars
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47 comments:

  1. Barbara JJune 15, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    LOL!! You are most welcome Lori! It was a group effort and mostly Karen did all the work of piecing, quilting, binding etc. I think she did a wonderful job. And the backing was from Lizzy!

    So happy it's now with you as a token of our appreciation and now it's my turn to say thank YOU!

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  2. KarenJune 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Those kind of surprises are the best! I enjoyed seeing all the little quilts that were made by these ladies and now their thank you gift to you.

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  3. RuthJune 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    How cool is that! I only did one of your quilt-a-longs - the CC&C one, but love it and really appreciate it! It is one of my favorite quilts!

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  4. BrandieJune 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It couldn't have been for a nicer person. Thank you for everything! You're the best!

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  5. Quilts And PiecesJune 15, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Oh it finally came! It has been so hard keeping it a secret!!!! :) I"m so glad you liked it and it was a surprise!

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  6. WendyJune 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    That is so sweet and a lovely little quilt.

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  7. libbyquilterJune 15, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    now THAT is a treasure~!!~and so well deserved too. you really do have the best quilt-a-longs on the web~!
    i hope to do the CC&C as well as the midnight stars one of these soon days and my Strawberry Fields quilt is one of my favorites.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  8. Lee Prairie DesignsJune 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    What a treasure Lori! I wished I would have seen this post regarding your quilt along I would have joined in!

    Thanks for showing and sharing your memory quilt of special quilt along friends!

    Carolyn :)

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  9. JaneJune 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Such a sweet tribute to you! You get great mail!

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  10. MaureenJune 15, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    It's fun doing something for someone who deserves it. Enjoy it! Thanks to Barbara for the idea and Karen for doing most of the stitching.

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  11. DarleneJune 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    What a delightfully sweet surprise, Lori. One you definitely deserve - your quilt alongs are wonderful.

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  12. *karendianne.June 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Love is a Verb! and you are loved. How super wonderfully sweet. What a real, real treasure.

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  13. quiltsbycheriJune 15, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    what a beautifully wonderful thank you quilt....

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  14. JanetJune 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I'm so glad you like it. I sure like my quilt-a-long quilts!! It seemed like the perfect way to thank you - I'm so glad Barbara got it organized. Karen did a lovely job of putting it all together.

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  15. Ann ChampionJune 15, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Do you know how hard it's been to keep this secret? LOL
    Barbara had a great idea of a way to thank you and Karen did a wonderful job of putting the blocks together with the vintage backing Lizzy sent. We love your quilt alongs! :)

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  16. VivianJune 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Every one of my little quilt-along-with-Lori beauties was great fun to make, and I think of you and your generosity every time I look at them or share their story with someone.

    Keeping a secret is SO hard, but we did it, and Karen did a wonderful job putting our blocks together into our little thank you gift--a gift for a very deserving lady.

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  17. Janet O.June 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Ever since coming to blogland I have been most impressed with your graciousness. I know this was well-deserved. And I am happy to be made aware of your quilt-alongs for little quilts. That is something I have been itchin' to try. : )

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  18. WoolenSailsJune 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That is such a thoughtful thing they did, beautiful surprise to remember your friends by.

    Debbie

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  19. bethJune 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    SWEET! I'm amazed again and again at the thoughtfulness I see in this blogland neighborhood!

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  20. antique quilterJune 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    how sweet I am happy for you .
    Kathie

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  21. D. LeighJune 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a wonderful way to make someones day!!!

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  22. SueJune 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    So glad it arrived - My block were sent before our NYC trip and it has been hard to keep it a secret. A fun project to do for you as you do so much for us.
    Big thanks and hugs Lori.
    Sue x

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  23. NickyJune 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What a lovely way to say thank you! Well I'm not surprised given that you have such great quilt alongs. I'd like to try one myself soon.

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  24. Elizabeth AnnJune 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    What a treasure you have there! I love reading the names and where the ladies live. Now you can't take the summer off, you can see how much we will miss you!

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  25. JantineJune 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    This is a well deserved surprise!

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  26. RachaeldaisyJune 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    That is so lovely!! It is so wonderful of you to organise quilt a longs. What a special way to say thank you!

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  27. LibbyJune 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    What a special treat!

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  28. Linda June 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    What a sweet surprise!

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  29. CherylJune 15, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Well deserved! What a treasure!

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  30. DebJune 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    That is fabulous and what a wonderful keepsake!! That was very very thoughtful of those quilters..

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  31. Messy KarenJune 15, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    ♥ you.

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  32. SherrillJune 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    How SWEET and how BEAUTIFUL! What a wonderful thank you for such a generous person.

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  33. QOV KCA Quilt BeeJune 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    So glad you liked the quilt...and love that it was a surprise! It was fun being in on the secret!

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  34. Library Gal QuiltsJune 15, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Now that is awesome!! What a wonderful thing to do ladies! Lori, I know you are just loving that quilt and I bet you've looked at it and touched it a hundred times already!! Congratulations! xo Pam

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  35. MerilynJune 16, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    What a lovely thought Lori!!! how nice to receive such a beautiful thankyou! Your little quilts are wonderful!!!

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  36. ranetteJune 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Whew! I'm so glad this isn't a secret anymore!!! LOL

    Barbara and Karen did a wonderful job of getting this together.

    Thanks again Lori for the fun quilt alongs :)

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  37. MiriamJune 16, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    What a wonderful little quilt! Well deserved!
    Thank you!!! :)

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  38. NicoleJune 16, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    What a sensational gift! You have organized some wonderful quilt alongs!

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  39. CathyJune 16, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks for the links. I am going to try at least one of them. Hugs.

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  40. BethJune 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I never got around to doing the last challenge, but the quilts are adorable. I love your signature quilt. Enjoy it!

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  41. SusieJune 16, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    You have some great quilting friends. The little quilt is darling.

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  42. Julie in the BarnJune 16, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    What a sweet surprise for a sweet lady. We all love your generous spirit.

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  43. Heirlooms by Ashton HouseJune 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    What a heartfelt gift to receive! Very thoughtful ladies. You are so kind to offer to your quilt-a-longs. Hope you keep doing that.

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  44. Donna KeatingJune 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    What a lovely gift to thank you for your creativity and sharing. Well deserved.

    Donna K. from N. TX
    http://www.quiltingbeargal.blogspot.com

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  45. BarbJune 18, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    hooray, I'm glad you liked it!!

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  46. BéaJune 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    And me too !!! big kiss .

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  47. LoriJune 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    That was so sweet!

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