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To live in the moment is to appreciate the beauty of a flower, among other things. A gift from God that feeds all of nature – body and soul. Always, as we all know, moments such as these must be savored, cuddled, adored and shared. But most importantly moments like this are revered as they bring us into the “now” of life. Be here now. (Thank you Ram Dass)
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Yes Virginia, there is a Fabric Faerie. God is abundant! Its incredible but have faith because fabric really does grown on trees.
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Alright, so I’ve been holding out on you. Wisely I held out on you about this fabric because I didn’t want to say anything until it was “cake in hand.” Well the cake is in hand my friends, the cake is IN HAND!
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During the Bonnie Blue Class with Paula Barnes I had some time to talk with her one-on-one about a variety of things. She pointed to a pattern that she particularly liked and said she’d really like to see this “…in all florals.” I listened, related and mentioned that yes, that would be neat. This pattern had to be fun. Just looking at it you can tell its got everything in it I’d dig. Flying Geese, HST’s, Nine patches with individual squares allowing for variety of fabric placement and such. Uh YA! I mentioned I never worked with florals, I have zilch in that department so Gloria (the owner of my LQS) took me around showing me fabrics that might work and we were well on our way to possibly making this happen. Until I realized it needed 60 fqs! Are you kidding me? Forget it.
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No don’t. Gloria asked if I’d be willing to make the quilt in florals as a display quilt for the Shop she’d pay for the fabrics and quilting. After its displayed I get it back – Free of Charge! Of course I said “Are you kidding? I’d be honored!”
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So there you have it. The story of how Karen was asked to make a quilt for her Quilt Shop.
That’s terrific, enjoy.
How wonderful. I am just learning to quilt. I cannot imagine being good enough for someone to ask me that. I enjoyed my visit.
How great is that! Can’t wait to see how this one goes!Sio
Yippee ! How lucky are you ? It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person – hope you have a ball doing it ! Keep us all posted on your progress xx
Wow, way to go. Can’t wait to see the quilt.
You are right, it looks like we are in the same garden!Love the pic of the fabric bundles growing on the tree. If only…Did you ever luck into something with making that sensational quilt for the shop! I will be very excited to see that one come to life. And thanks for the reminder about how fabulous the Bonnie Blue site is. I can feel it calling me back. Bye……..
LOL …. I will never be able to look at a tree the same way ever again! That was a good chuckle. That quilt pattern will be fun to do and what an offer that you just couldn’t pass up.
Whoohoo! What a deal! All that fun with fabric and you don’t have to buy it! You go girl!
Isn’t it amazing how moments and events in our lives combine to create grand opportunities?!?! Very exciting about the quilt for your LQS ~ enjoy the journey!
How exciting! I can’t wait to see the quilt all done in those beautiful floral fabrics!Happy stitching!
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Wow! Congratulations! Those fabrics and that pattern are going to turn into one gorgeous quilt! Don’t forget to water that fabric tree — keep it “flowering” for a long time!
That is going to be one DROP DEAD GORGEOUS quilt! Wahoo – there’s nothing like free fabric. This is the cutest blog post ever – I love your “fabric growing on trees” pictures. Fun!
Oh that is wonderful! i’m so happy for you! Have fun, hun!
yeah!!! Now THAT is an awesome deal! LOVE it! In the scrapbook world we would call that being a guest designer! Yeah Karen! I’m looking forward to watching this baby develop..
Free fabric, free quilting and you GET THE QUILT???? What quilter would say no??? LOL Yippee for Karen!
And a very good story it is! You will have a wonderful time doing this. Gloria is a wise woman to have asked you. And her shop looks like a wunnerful place.Green Cupboard Love,n, np
O my goodness. Those fabrics are beautiful. I can not wait to see that done. Have fun.
neat! Have fun.