Monday 11 June 2012

Pippi Quilt is Finished!

It has been a joy and a privilege to work on this quilt with so many contributors.

The Front

The Back

Close up
This is a Bee Blessed quilt, which will soon be gifted to a teenage girl struggling through M.E.  I told her mum yesterday that we are making her a quilt & to keep it a secret.  She cried!  She was so moved and touched by the fact that others would think of her daughter, to invest time and talent making something that would be a comfort and blessing to her.

Folks, I really want to encourage and thank you!  You may not think that making a block or two here and there is v.much.  Let me tell you - IT IS HUGE!  I sometimes have the privilege of seeing first hand the impact these quilts make on people's lives.  I don't know what it is, but a quilt seems to represent so much to the receiver.  The impact is deep and long lasting.  Please, please keep up the good work!

I'm not a person who is easily impressed!  But the things that do impress me are humility, courage, hard work, grace and compassion.

I get to see all of these amazing qualities in this wonderful quilting community, both online and through the friends I have the privilege to sew alongside.

Yesterday was one such example.  In preparation for our Exhibition & Fund Raiser day later this month, 10 wonderful ladies gave up their Sunday afternoon to sew bunting, cover jam jar table centres and make up fat quarter bundles.

Here is what 50 metres of bunting looks like!


Thank you ladies!  You are an inspiration to me, and I'm in awe of your dedication & hard work.  When I start to feel overwhelmed and burnt out your sense of humour makes me laugh again, and restores my soul!!

Wishing you all a great start to the new week.

21 comments:

  1. Its so cute J! Well done you!!!

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  2. You and your ladies pulling it all together in Ireland should be applauded. Well done all of you!

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  3. That turned out so cute, the back is just as cute as the front! It's like it has two fronts!

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  4. I love how that quilt turned out and thank you for sharing the details.

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  5. Oh it looks brilliant - keep up the brilliant work my friends x

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  6. This quilt is adorable and I'm so excited I got to be part of it and that my first bee block ever made it in!

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  7. The quilt looks great and it was lovely after noon helping out!! X

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  8. What a beautiful quilt and will no doubt give warmth and comfort! Well done everybody!

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  9. What a cute quilt! Well done to your little merry band. I hope to get a bundle of fabric into the post for you :)

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  10. the quilt looks amazing, she will be one happy girl when she sees it. Well done to everyone involved

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  11. All the Pipis and their houses look fab, I'm sure the recipient will love it :o)

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  12. This is possibly one of my favorite quilts ever. Well done Bee Ladies!

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  13. Fabulous! I do like the back ! Wink!

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  14. Awesome Pippi quilt. You Bee ladies have put a stunner together. The bunting looks good too. Di x

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  15. Pippi loks awesome finished Judith - thanks for all the heavy work you've done on her! Glad yesterday afternoon was a success too!

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  16. What a darling quilt! I am sure it will be treasured. I recently joined the Heal at do.Good stitches. So exciting : )

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  17. It looks fab! Judith, thank you for making all the effort to keep reminding me that I'm a 'no reply' blogger (it's because I use a typepad blog instead of a blogspot one). I've attempted to fix it by updating my Google profile to link to my type pad account and have an option to email me, so theoretically you should now be able to reply to my comments! If you can't I'd be really grateful if you could let me know so I can attempt (again) to fix it! J xx

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  18. That is so beautiful, I know the wee girl will be blessed, also praying for you guys & your fundraising day
    Lol Karen x

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  19. oh that is just gorgeous and I am sure she will love and cherish it! how wonderful x

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  20. Brilliant finish Judith - I am sure the recipient will adore it.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. I really appreciate it & I will always reply. (If you don't get a reply from me it is because you are a 'no reply comment' blogger. You might want to change your blog settings to make sure folks can reply to your comments more easily.) Jxo