Wednesday, August 08, 2007

All is revealed ...

Today was the day we presented Maureen with her surprise quilt. It will be her 70th birthday on Saturday, and it was planned that we would present her with a lovely treat to mark the occasion.

Helen, Jenny S, Jenny C, Lyn, Pauline, Roz, Robyn, Wendy and myself all made blocks, Cheryl donated the back and batt, and then as you know I put it all together.

It was a super fun project, and Maureen was very surprised and thrilled.

I named the project 'Among the Evergreens' - actually it has the same name as the table runner I made a little while back. The table runner was a project for the girls in class, but also a ruse so that when the girls were working on the blocks Maureen would think they were working on their runners. In reality they were working on the blocks for her quilt.

Maureen confessed today that she had no idea anything was going on - how fun!

Tonight I am taking the Amy and her friend Bec to dance rehearsals, and it's likely to finish rather late. I don't think there will be much sewing going on today. But there's always tomorrow ...

17 comments:

Mary Johnson said...

What a wonderful gift!

Doodlebug Gail said...

What a wonderful gift you all gave with your hearts.

Vicki W said...

It turned out fantastic and she looks very surprised - and happy!

Rose Johnston said...

Oh how sweet of all of u!!! Its a gorgeous quilt and a wonderful surprise...wish her a Happy Birthday from me xxx

Vicky said...

Awwwww, what great pictures! You did a fabulous job getting this done for her!

jovaliquilts said...

Surprising someone with a quilt is just the best feeling! What a wonderful gift, and so much fun to carry it out right in front of her without her knowing!

Anonymous said...

It must have been a wonderful feeling to surprise her with the quilt, and how lovely that she had no idea it was coming.

Elaine Adair said...

I wish I had been there to participate in all that happiness!

~Bren~ said...

Awww. Giving a quilt is more fun than making one!!!

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh what a great surprise it was! And the quilt is beautiful!

Debi said...

What a lovely gift. She looks so very happy. Everyone did a fantastic job.

Quilting Pirate said...

ahhhhhhhhh....how wonderful!! Just get warm fuzzies reading your story!

Beertje Zonn said...

What a lovely gift, and the quilt is beautiful!
Kind Regards,

Sonnja

Laura said...

What a beautiful gift!

Hanne said...

What a beautiful gift :-)

Little Penpen said...

Lucky Maureen, to have such wonderful friends! That's probably one of the most special gifts she's ever received... it is truly beautiful.

Anonymous said...

What a fabulous gift. It really is a beautiful quilt. Love the name.

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