Friday, January 13, 2012

dear friend....



dear friend....
stitch a little verse on muslin and applique to quilt top....
dear friend
for weeks
may pass
and
years may end
yet you will find
in me a friend
sharing this little antique inspired quilt with all my friends but one of my dearest and best friends will be given this little quilt....
is it you?
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51 comments:

  1. allcountyJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    This quilt is wonderful. Love your vintage inspiration. Karin E :)

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  2. Kathy B.January 13, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks for the instructions to make this cute mini quilt. I'll be finishing the piecing today and then have a go at the verse. Your quilts are always so creative!

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  3. LesleyJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Thank you so very much for giving us a wonderful special quilt to make...love the note on the quilt...there are so many people and quilters that would be so touched to receive this quilt...wonderful! I have been waiting for the final installment ...you done good!

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  4. Brook SellersJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Thank You Again for a very cute pattern. Love Pink. Also like your new patterns.
    Blessings, brook

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  5. BeckyjeanJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Love the little quilt Cheri!! I have been following along, but not sewing. This is a must do that won't take me long at all. Thank you!!

    Enjoy your day~Becky

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  6. MaryJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I love the little poem you put in the middle! It really makes this quilt special.

    My Prim Quilts magazine came this week and I love your basket project. Adorable!!!

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  7. debJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    its adorable I love it......and you are my best friend in my dreams...does that count...lololol

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  8. HomeSpunPrimsJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Cheri,
    What a sweet little quilt! Lori

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  9. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Oh, wow! It's wonderful. Now I wish I had joined in but I hope I make one someday soon. It's perfect.
    Blessings,
    Susan

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  10. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Cheri I'm so glad you shared this today. One of my dearest friends will b undergoing radiation in February for breast cancer. Maybe I could make one similar to this for her. blessings, marlene

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  11. alltheseboysJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I love it. I can't believe you "stitched this up" in just a few days. This is it..I am learning to sew!!! Katie

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  12. BertieJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    A gorgeous little quilt, thank you for sharing!
    Love the verse :)

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  13. merumoJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    TFS the beauty! I'm going to add the triangle borders - I'm not good at those, but like the idea of not matching with the main piece :), and finish it over this weekend. More fun!!

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  14. WoolenSailsJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I love how your piece came out, I need to go through my stash and make some mini quilts.

    Debbie

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  15. JanJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    What a fun, homey touch to the doll quilt to include a personal note, or quotation. Thank you so much for sharing with us all!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I've been watching your blog post for the finish of this sweet mini...so cute! What a great verse!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks Cheri for sharing your pattern and neat verse with us! It has been fun to sew along with you. That verse is great....I know that I will be making more of this one! Randee

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  18. Louise SSJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    What a fun and pretty little quilt! Will be stitching the verse tonight. Thank you for sharing!
    Louise

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  19. The Bee Keeper QuilterJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Dear Cheri,
    You have made "quilt retreat" for Shellie & I here in KC sew complete!! What a coincidence taht you began this little dear friend on the day my dear friend flew in from Ca to sew with me!!!! Having a mystery quilt by Cheri has been sew much fun to do - and Shellie is overly excited that you chose pink!! I love you dearly and miss sewing with you. You probably have no idea how treasured this project really is!! we will post completed pics tomorrow after we finish our stitching!! xoxoxox mellissa & shellie

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  20. Lori's Puff n StuffJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Thank you for sharing this little quilt. It is so cheerful and sweet!

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  21. GayleJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    What a sweet little verse!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Dear friend will be finished with the delightful verse. Folkart Gathering is coming near an end as well. Thanks so much for the happy ending to your mystery.
    Launa

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  23. KathyJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Cheri, it's sooo cute, and I have a very best friend who will get mine as a reminder of what she means to me! Thanks...and I love the little buttons too!

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  24. MeredithJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Its adorable. I am going back to your previous instructions and making one. The center is great.

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  25. PattiJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    A lovely little quilt, which is now on my to do list. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. LorraineJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Where do you come up with all of your very creative ideas! Really cute one...love the verse.

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  27. DeniseJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Cheri, enjoyed following the mystery each day. Your small quilt is really a treasure and would love a chance to win it.

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  28. JackieJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Ahhhh Cheri. This is what you had in store. That little sentiment is so very touching.
    TFS.

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  29. DianeJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Cheri, the verse is very touching - what a thoughtful gift.

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  30. tracieJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    love the sentiment... thank you for inspiring!

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  31. smkellytx@gmail.comJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Cheri, what a neat little quilt to make within a week. The verse is touching too. Love it!! Sheila

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  32. LoriJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Super sweet!

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  33. Nancy EJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Oh, I love it! It looks like you must have antiqued it?

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  34. MoniqueJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    What a sweet little beauty! And the verse makes it oh-so-special. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. TarynJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks for the instructions on this one. It is so sweet with the addition of the quote.

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  36. jayneJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Love, love, love this! So simple to do and such touching is the verse!

    Another winner - thanks Cheri!
    jayne

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  37. WendyJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    You have that magic touch with antique looking quilts. I enjoyed watching it come to life.

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  38. MaryJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    That is just precious. Love it!

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  39. The Nebby NeedleJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Beautiful quilt...lovely verse!

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  40. saltandpepperJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    This quilt is very special with the verse added to it. Makes me think I should make one. Would make a wonderful Valentine gift.
    Just signed up for a subscription for Primitive Quilts. I did not realize your quilt was on the cover of the Spring issue.What fun!
    Thank you for all!
    Christine

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  41. AndreaJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Cheri,
    You are amazing! I am always in awe of how quickly you complete your projects! You make it look so easy. Thank you so much for sharing, hopefully someday I can do this one too!

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  42. mary-myneedlethead.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Just Beautiful!!! Hugs, Mary

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  43. SueJeanJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I love the little quilt and verse. Thank-you for sharing. Hope I win.

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  44. SharonJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    You've got one lucky friend whoever she is. That is freakin adorable!!!!!

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  45. SiobhánJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Oh my gosh!! That is adorable. My 17 yr old wants to make it for her best friend's 18th bday in May. We're going to go to the quilt store & pick out fabrics and give it a go. Thanks!

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  46. diane sJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    To cute!-love the verse and the button accent!! Thanks for an adorable project to make for for my bestest quilt buddy!!!

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  47. DonnaJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Lovely, loving project, thank you!
    Donna in Oregon

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  48. Stina BlomgrenJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Oh my goodness.. this quilt is absolutely just wonderful.... a stitched wonderful verse and in pinks and reds!! *SMILE* Cheri.. Im in love with it!! :O)))))

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  49. Schady_CircleJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    This is really neat. Where do you come up with your ideas? New to your blog and really am excited to see your posts...

    Kim Schadewald
    kim.schady@gmail.com

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  50. HeartsdesireJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    What a sweet quilt, and the verse is very touching. Thanks for sharing.

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  51. Doreen BJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Oh I love the quilt. thanks for the chance to win. Love your country style.

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