Military quilt for a friend

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10-22-2014, 04:41 AM

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nanna-up-north

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He sounds like a great guy.... and he dated your mom..... even more special. And the quilt is wonderful. What a tribute to his service and continued attention to those that have served. .... very sweet of you to do this for him.

10-22-2014, 05:05 AM

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Emma S

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Amazing quilt! Just a question, what was the method you used. On my computer screen the stitching has an amazing depth. What methods did you use?

10-22-2014, 06:44 AM

#23

quilter68

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Oh My God this is a FABULOS quilt. The eagle is my favorite but I live near Philadelphia so the Liberty Bell is also my favorite. The whole quilt is great. Thanks for posting this.

10-22-2014, 07:09 AM

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Sew Freak

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absolutely beautiful....and I love the story! He is going to love the quilt!!

10-22-2014, 07:22 AM

#25

Dodee

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This is absolutely gorgeous and brought tears to my eyes. Just love it.
Dodee

10-22-2014, 07:24 AM

#26

lovecreating

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Candy Apple Quilts

Imagine this...... I've known this gentleman for a couple of years now. He was in both the Army, and the Navy, and now he helps with all of the military funerals through our local VFW. It turns out that he had gone out on a date with my mother back in the late 1930's! I'm surprised that he could remember that, and even more amazed because neither one of us presently live in Pennsylvania, and that's here he met her all those years ago! Anyway, he is a wonderful guy, and I wanted to do something special for him, so I did a whole cloth quilt with some military quilting. I'll try to add a few pictures, and see what happens.....

Beautiful beautiful story!! It always amazes me how it can be such a small world, that we should happen to bump into someone that seems an unlikely opportunity. Love your quilt! Very sweet and generous of you. Thanks for sharing

10-22-2014, 08:09 AM

#27

Bubbie

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You have done a wonderful job. This will be well loved. Thank you for sharing.

10-22-2014, 08:48 AM

#28

Nonna Judi

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Great story. Small world as they say. Interesting result the way you quilted it. Love it!

10-22-2014, 10:21 AM

#29

MargeD

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WOW, the quilt is absolutely amazing and what a wonderful thing for you to do. Yes, it's a very small world when it comes down to it. You just never know when you will run into someone who had met you or a member of your family years ago, and I think that's great.