A Gift from the Heart
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340278)
Rockingham, Australia
August 23, 2016 12:54am CST
I had a very significant birthday recently. We invited a small group for dinner and specifically requested 'no presents, just your presence'. Luckily they all went to school around the same time we did and were able to appreciate the words although not one of them took any notice of our request.
One good friend however gave me the most lovely quilt. I fully appreciate how much time, effort and love go into making these things and I was very touched by my gift. I know many MyLotters are avid quilters and thought they, and others, might like to see the one I received.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
23 Aug 16
That quilt is very lovely, Judy!
Happy belated 21st birthday! (I would say that is a very significant birthday, too!)
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@carexing25 (1822)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
i love handmade presents.. it makes me feel special by thinking how much effort and time is spent to complete it.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
23 Aug 16
@JudyEv Hand made presents always make us think about the time and care they have invested in making that present.That is a beautiful quilt.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
24 Aug 16
@JudyEv And it makes me regret that I never learned quilting.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug 16
@silvermist I am dreadful at sewing although I can crochet well. I used to do a lot of crochet and sold it through craft shops.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
6 Jan 17
That is a very pretty gift. Imagine the hours that went into making that?
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jan 17
Exactly. It would have taken hours and hours of painstaking work.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
23 Aug 16
That's beautiful...hand made things like that are the best presents. I have one that my paternal grandmother made and it's very old but still in good condition. Heck, I"m 69 so you can only imagine how old it is.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
24 Aug 16
@JudyEv Yes they do. I think mine is well over a hundred years...I'm sorta afraid to touch it.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill You wouldn't want to wash it. It might fall apart.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
23 Aug 16
'tis jest beautiful, ms. judy! yepperz, that'd be somethin' to treasure always :) thanks fer sharin' 't here, hon.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
23 Aug 16
@JudyEv yes ma'am! i can truly see why :D
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Aug 16
that's really lovely, what a thoughtful gift.. I hope you enjoyed your significant birthday...and would just like to send you some belated birthday wishes too ...
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Aug 16
That is a lovely quilt indeed and one to be cherished. Every birthday is significant at my age and I have one coming up in early September.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Aug 16
@JamesHxstatic Oh dear!! You must be REALLY old! The good thing about forgetfulness is that you're continually meeting new friends and hearing new jokes. :)
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@Tampa_girl7 (50273)
• United States
23 Aug 16
It is very pretty......love the colors.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug 16
The green goes with two tub chairs that we have in the lounge too. All good. :)
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
5 Dec 16
Somehow I missed seeing this beauty. It came up as a "you might also like" post this morning. You are blessed to have received this lovely quilt.
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@sosapanla (55)
• Bangalore, India
24 Aug 16
belated happy birthday. Very beautiful gift
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug 16
Thanks for the good wishes. It is a gift I will really treasure.