I have a very sweet friend. She has been a friend of our family for
over 20 years. Mrs. D. is a lively Southern belle who loves to bake
goodies for my family. She will invite me over for lunch and we visit
for the whole afternoon. Mrs. D's hubby died about 7 years ago, and it
has been a lonely time for her. Her children and grandchildren live in
differents states, so it is hard for them to come very often.
A couple of years ago I made this little quilt for her birthday. I made it from a fat
quarter bundle that I found at the big cloth store. Thankfully I was
able to obtain some closely matching fabric for the borders.
It was a very easy pattern (Sticks and Stones) which made it quick and fun to put together.
Mrs. D loves to watch the Food Network and the Travel shows on cable. She tells me that she has traveled the world by watching these programs. And she loves the chefs that design new recipes. We often are the recipient of a new cake or cookie recipe that she has experimented with. She usually tells me she took a taste test and she did not think it was very good. When I bring the treat home, my family has it gone in no time flat. But that is her hobby now, esp since she had hip surgery a few years ago. It really limits her ability to walk very much. Her limited walking has not limited her heart. She can whip out a bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich at the sound of the doorbell.
Here's my sweet friend...............
"A faithful friend is a strong defense; and he that has found such a one, has found a treasure."
It was a very easy pattern (Sticks and Stones) which made it quick and fun to put together.Mrs. D loves to watch the Food Network and the Travel shows on cable. She tells me that she has traveled the world by watching these programs. And she loves the chefs that design new recipes. We often are the recipient of a new cake or cookie recipe that she has experimented with. She usually tells me she took a taste test and she did not think it was very good. When I bring the treat home, my family has it gone in no time flat. But that is her hobby now, esp since she had hip surgery a few years ago. It really limits her ability to walk very much. Her limited walking has not limited her heart. She can whip out a bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich at the sound of the doorbell.
Here's my sweet friend...............
"A faithful friend is a strong defense; and he that has found such a one, has found a treasure."
19 comments:
She looks like a real sweetheart who will enjoy her quilt and your friendship.
Pretty quilt...And your friend looks like she has a sweet and gentle spirit. =)
How lucky you are to have that lovely friend. I like her quilt too :)
Very sweet.
I have a friend like that, too. Special people warm our hearts and souls.
You are both blessed to have each other in your lives!
Bless her heart - she reminds me of our friend Shirley! Friends truly are a gift from the Lord.
I once had a friend like Mrs. D...she was there for me anytime, day or night. She died several years ago and I still miss that friendship we had.
Lovely quilt....
You are both lucky to have each other, good friends are hard to find.
Merle......
A treasure, indeed! And you, too, for her. Blessings to both of you!!
How wonderful to have a faithful friend. Beautiful.
You are both blessed. It is wonderful to have such a friend.
So sweet!!! I think she loves the quilt too!
Both you and your sweet friend are Tuesday Treasures.
A lovely quilt for a lovely friend... A real treasure. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Hugs x
What a wonderful friend, as are you to her.
Bonjour from France.
I just popped by from Melodys' to wish you Bonne Annee and to admire your treasure.
Friendship has got to be one of the BEST treasures.
Fiona x
What a beautiful, beautiful lady. You have a treasure in this friend. And, the quilt you made her is beautiful as well.
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