back in the 80s or maybe 90s, i was in a small quilt swap...four seasons....one each spring, summer, fall, winter...being a fairly new quilter, was a bit overwhelmed by the others swapping...could i make something that would measure up? my spring quilt went to a Canadian gal, rose marie....this is what she received....
fast forward to now....signed up for humble quilt's doll quilt swap...you saw my entry in previous post....here is what came in the mail the other day....
isn't it lovely! so beautifully quilted and such pretty fabrics....it's on my kitchen table now to see every day....and guess who it's from.....yes, rose marie in Canada! i learned a while ago on zoom (she is a zoomer) that she had received a small quilt from me many years ago....and she requested my name so she could return the favor....i am humbled and touched by her kindness and sentimentality.....
just about recovered from the cleaning marathon....yes i overdid it....waaayyy overdid it...even had my backpack ready in case of an ER run....slowly getting back to quilty plans....sewing the scrappy blocks, now 30 done with another 10 started....
today basted Basket I....
outings monday and tuesday so have 2 days before friday and quilt group....nice to be able to relax (after daily bike) with sewing pursuits in a clean apartment....especially on dreary days like today....and tomorrow....and maybe friday too...still an enjoyable day and thankful for it...
Beautiful exchange quilts. Your baskets are looking good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt she has sent. And how good is it that you have got to “meet” on Zoom.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful the connections we have made over the years through zoom and exchanges and sometimes they intersect! Are you missing the storms? We are going to get hit tonight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to make a friend--over a quilt! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThat was so nice of Rose Marie to make the quilt for you. I'm sure it is rare in those exchanges to see the same name twice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous small quilts there with the swap and I love your little baskets too. Hope you are fully recovered now from overdoing it. Tony is always saying pace yourself to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt from Rose Marie is just beautiful! What a sweet way to return her thanks to you for the one you sent her many years ago.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you were in pain after the cleaning marathon. , but it must feel good to have a freshly cleaned dwelling.
Rainy days are a good excuse for more sewing. We make the most of the "dreary" time.
Such a pretty quilt from Rose Marie!
ReplyDeleteLove the story of the doll quilts from Rose Marie! Your basket quilt is looking great!
ReplyDeleteOh, do I love your doll quilt swap you received!
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