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“I have given skill to all the skillful, so that they may make all that I have commanded you. “ Exodus 31:6


“O Thou who art the all pervading glory of the world, we bless Thee for the power of beauty to gladden our hearts.
We praise Thee that even the least of us may feel a thrill of the creative joy when we give form and substance to our thoughts and, beholding our handiwork, find it good and fair. “.
Walter Rauschenbusch


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"Come, and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me.
I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue.
If I had cherished sin in my heart, the LORD woud not have listened and heard my voice in prayer.
Praise be to God, Who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me!" Psalm 66:16-20
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

I just love reaching the finish line !

Hoorah !  Hoorah !   Another little quilt under my belt ! 














This quilt is intended for my mother's twin, Aunt Edith, in Michigan,
who will be celebrating their birthday on May 17, as she turns 85.


 My beautiful aunt is enjoying good health, still driving herself to Church and about,
and, God willing, will have her 3 daughters with her to celebrate the occasion. 

I so wish that I could be there,
 but instead I'm sending a hug in the form of a handmade quilt. 
You can see the size of the quilt here, compared to a queen-sized bed,.........
hopefully, the quilt is just the right size for covering her lap and legs.
Old-time quilter that I am, I finished it with a label. 
The one thing I didn't do is add a sleeve for hanging.  I hope
that wasn't a mistake, but I wanted her to actually use
the quilt while reading or watching t.v., and
I didn't want the top edge to have the stiffness added
by a sleeve.


4 comments:

  1. this is delightful...i am sure she will love it and it will make her cozy warm and loved

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  2. Dolly, this is exquistite!!! So beautiful...however do you do such wonderful work?

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  3. Just beautiful blessings overflowing from your heart to her home!

    My favorite quilt! You've done such an awesome job here, it's simply amazing.

    Congratulations and blessings today!

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  4. That is just exquisite and I am sure she will treasure it Dolly! I love that you put a label on it, I have never done that, such a nice idea. I like the sun-dappled photo too.

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