When Linda blogged it was Time For A Break my heart broke. Linda is a kind, caring, generous lady and an amazing quilter. Every now and again my mail box will have a lovely 'op shopped' surprise parcel and note of friendship from Linda, whom I have never met in person. This time it was my turn to do something for her .. .. .. I put a call out on Instagram for 'Hugs and Kisses' blocks using Canoe Ridge Creations tutorial and created a hashtag #quiltforlinda
Over the following weeks, as the blocks arrived and my Mr B became increasingly unwell I often found myself thinking about Linda and her husband and this quote from her blog .. .. ..
"I’m lucky that I knew the love of such a good man. We had many adventures together; I have lots of happy memories"
I hope as Linda looks at this quilt she is reminded of all the love and adventures she shared with her husband and also how as I was pulling together the donated blocks I was given mindless focus to get me through my hard times. As I hand stitched the binding on curled up on the couch next to my Mr B I knew, that I too am very blessed to have the love of a good man.
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
Khalil Gibran
Razzle Dazzle Quilt Hug
Inspired by Canoe Ridge Creations
Quilted by Leeanne Quilt Me Kiwi
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Razzle Dazzle Quilt Hug
Inspired by Canoe Ridge Creations
Quilted by Leeanne Quilt Me Kiwi
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8 comments:
Sew thoughtful organising gifted blocks and the quilt you made fro. Them is gorgeous . I am sure it will cheer Linda.
Wonderful to see the completed quilt and pleased that Linda loves it :-) Awesome Cat, you have a huge heart. xx
Very lovely quilt and I am sure Linda will treasure all the thought and care sewing into it xx
Absolutely stunning! The love, caring and sharing... the talent, inspiration and follow through to make someone's life (and load) feel a bit lighter. THIS is the wonder of good friends and quilters.
Thank you!!! You make me proud to be a part of the human race and a piecer/quilter.
Christina in Cleveland
beautiful work, I love that you gathered your 'community' to do this precious thing for another person xxx
Big generous heart.....that's you Cat! I love Linda's quote too, such comfort.
absolutely stunning. Both the quilt and the blog post
Hello Cat ... I am just popping over from Leeannes blog. The quilt you gifted is just beautiful, your post bought a lump to my throat. Hugs, Julie x0x0
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