These are a couple of the planning photos...
Completely unaware it was for her....it was priceless! Such a lovely moment and tissues all round!
Shez was overwhelmed and truly loved her beautiful quilt.
Loved every minute.....I also got to met Sue from Kiwikid in person.....luvverly girl!
Our beautiful hostess Karen fed and watered us PLUS video live streamed the handover all around the country and overseas....wow! Such a clever lady!
Icing on the cake? Beautiful stitching of course. This is Karen's Mum's gorgeous Dear Jane quilt.....all hand pieced....oooohhh yum!
Like Mother like Daughter.....some of Karen's lovely work too.
All keen to do clamshells now!
And then Karen showed me her stash of my favs.....French General fabrics ! Ahhhh!
There is another row behind and a case on the floor....boy I had trouble keeping my hands out of there I can tell you lol!
Today was one of those rare days when friends and stitching collide with such joy that the ripples are wide reaching and make you proud to be a needlewoman.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx
What a truly wonderful day , a huge Thankyou to all my gorgeous friends,my quilt will be treasured and loved ,it has all meant so much to me ,I will help you do show and tell any day my friend,lol.
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun today and it was awesome to be able to give you a hug,I do miss you Brissy girls .
Wasn't Karen's show and tell wonderful those quilts were amazing ,thankyou so much Michelle and looking forward to catching up with you again next week ,more hugs to come xx
What a lovely surprise for your friend......well done on keeping the secret!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt, gift, and post! Love your last line about being "proud to be a needle woman"!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous day Michelle.....just loved it! Can just imagine what it would be like in person!
ReplyDeleteIt was so wonderful to watch the expression on Shez's face when her beautiful quilt was handed over. Love Karen's show & tell. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteWoohooo! We don't have to keep the secret any longer. LOvely photos. I have no idea how to get the live streaming unfortunately. Sue is such a lovely gal.Must pop on over to Shez' blog now. Thanks for sharing these pics.
ReplyDeleteIt was fabulous to watch Shez open her special quilt.Thank you Michelle for delivering it and Karen for streaming it..
ReplyDeleteOh how did you stop yourself Michelle from not tucking some of that lovely FG stash into that pillowslip that was empty..
Beautiful show and tell.
What a wonderfully gift!! The quilt is beautiful! Thanks for sharing all these quilts with us.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, exciting day !!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous Michelle!! Great post - how special to see Shez with her quilt. Looks like a fantastic day all round!!
ReplyDeleteSo sad I wasn't there but looks like you had a wonderful time. Surprise giving of quilts is always the best. I did that to a friend of mine for her and hubby30 anniversary. She was very unsuspecting and after paul( hubby) said read the label was the first moment that she realised she could take it home. It was in French general fabrics too! Enjoy the rest of the holiday and safe travels home.
ReplyDeleteIt all worked so well - you being able to take it personally, Karen filming it and of course Fiona for starting and coordinating - not to mention her lovely quilting.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your trip.
Super fun! What a great gift.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant - well done to all who contributed. What a great occasion. xx
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed every minute of this. All the secrecy, the planning, the video and now this lovely post. Thanks Michelle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! How could not love such a gorgeous loving gift!! Well done girls! A day to remember!!
ReplyDeletethe quilt worked out so pretty.... it's lovely seeing it there. such fun at Karen's too - it's always so inspiring seeing other peoples quilts...
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Thank you, Michelle for being the carrier of the quilt. It looks like you pulled off the surprise beautifully!
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