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My Mom has so many talents--singer, pianist, artist, crafty, gardener, quilter. Thankfully, she is extremely generous. She makes a special quilt for each grandchild. Olivia, Luke, Ava and Claire have all received theirs. Mya's was given to her in Montana. When I was pregnant with Mya, I had found pictures of several quilts that I liked. I emailed them to my Mom. Little did I know that my Mom tracked down the pattern to my favorite, ordered it and began sewing. It was adorable. The quilt has cute, little birds done in older replica fabrics with a soft minky fabric backing. Each bird is quilted, so their outlines show through the back. It is absolutely perfect. She is such an incredible sewer, making sure each point lines up with the next and each stitch is just right.  What a treasured gift! Our kiddos are so lucky to have such a skilled and generous Grammy. Hopefully one day they will take the time to learn from her so they too, can share these treasures with their children. This quilt will be loved and snuggled each and every night. Thank you, Mom! I love, love, love it!
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Alison said…
So beautiful!! I would love to find the time to learn how to do quilting! I am sure your girls will treasure their quilts for years to come :-)
May 1, 2010 at 12:19 AM
April said…
It's so pretty! I love the little chicks! Great job, Mrs. Dietrich!
May 4, 2010 at 5:02 AM
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