Capenters Star Lap Quilt

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09-01-2010, 04:45 AM

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julybaby8

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Great job. I'm sure he'll treasure the gift from a good friend.

09-01-2010, 04:45 AM

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Loris

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it is a wonderful quilt for a man - the colors are beautiful and such a wonderful gift for a friend

09-01-2010, 05:39 AM

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stitchinwitch

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I admire both of you.

09-02-2010, 03:54 AM

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Nancy11442

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady-T

I made this quilt for a friend who had a stroke at the young age of 45 and was in a coma for 6 weeks. He awoke a quadriplegic. Over time he has regained a 'small' amount of use in one hand. He has dysphasia (unable to speak very well and swallowing problems) and in a wheelchair. He had seen my quilt photos and mentioned that he would like to purchase a small lap size and that his favorite color is blue. This was my gift to him.

What a wonderful gift. I know he's thrilled with it and it's beautiful. I love hearing the stories behind the quilts we make.

09-02-2010, 04:04 AM

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jdavis

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What a touching story! Bless you!

09-02-2010, 04:22 AM

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Connie Merritt

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That quilt will give him many hugs from you. Wonderful love from one friend to another.

09-02-2010, 04:33 AM

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turtlerouge

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Where did you get the directions? I would like to make one, but it looks too hard for a beginner-intermediate. turtlerouge

I love this quilt you made.

09-02-2010, 05:03 AM

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Lady-T

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Quote:

Originally Posted by turtlerouge

Where did you get the directions? I would like to make one, but it looks too hard for a beginner-intermediate. turtlerouge

I love this quilt you made.

Here's a link to an easy/beginners version:
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/Carpe...heelBlock.html

Here's where I got my pattern. http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=7877