Went to guild for the last time. We had a final UFO activity where 37 members had signed up committing themselves to finish just one project to share tonight. Many members got up saying that I had inspired them to do at least one project. A few made me choke up because they said they did it because they wanted to honor our friendship. What an amazing feeling to have! I had my top done, but I was relegated to the "Hall of Shame" along with about 10 others who did not finish. Of course, my excuse seems valid enough ---- I was quilting up lots of the Heart Strings quilts so that I could pass them on for binding. (The group still heckled but it was all in fun.)
I had a car full of quilts and items to distribute during the meeting. I delivered 10 finished quilts, 5 quilted but not bound quilts, and 4 tops with backs and bindings. I brought home lots of Quilts of Valor but have not counted them up yet. All in all it was a win-win night for me.
My friend, Sharon, presented me with a purse she had made to honor the memories of all the Heart Strings and the cutting of strings. One side is made up of squares of patriotic fabrics. She did a great job of honoring my life as a Navy wife, as well. The other side is representative of all the kid fabrics. (Is there a message in that about never growing up?) It is so cool! I know there is a pattern for this, but I do not know the name.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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