BethDurand 350 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I just have to say that the good Lord must really want Gary to have this quilt. About a month ago, I posted a prayer request for my friend Gary. He'd been riding his bike and crashed at about 30 mph. Has a head injury, but is doing remarkably well for that situation. He's current in a rehab facility, and hoping to discharge to home on the 21st. Last week I had taken his quilt to work with me to finish the binding during breaks. I had ridden my bike, and when I got home, the quilt was no longer in my bike bag! I made a mad dash back to work following the same path to see if the quilt was in the road somewhere. It wasn't. There must be someone else out there who needs this quilt more than Gary, and I get to make another quilt one for him since I've lost this one. Oh well, sad, but life goes on. I was home for about 30 min. when I received an e-mail from a man about 1 mile from me. He says that he found a quilt with my name on it, and wonders if it's mine? "It's a little dirty, but otherwise in good shape." I'm thinking a little dirty means that it landed in a huge pile of dust, but no! It looks like it was on the ground for about 2 seconds flat. Bill kindly picked it up, and then contacted me. The quilt is now completed, washed and ready to send on to Gary. The pattern is by my friend Wendy, and is from the 3 hour quilt challenge that she organized. You were to make a quilt top out of not more than 5 fabrics, approx. 60" square, and you had to be able to complete the top in 3 hours or less. I raided my stash looking for something a little more manly than my usual florals. I quilted it using my favorite King Tut, and a board from R & S called "Fold". Not a showstopper by any means, but something to brighten up Gary's room. I'm thinking I'll bake some cookies and take them down to Bill as a thank you for his kindness. Moral of the story? ALWAYS put your name on your quilts! I make an embroidered label and stitch that to the back before I quilt it so that the label is quilted in, and is never going to come off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BethDurand 350 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Arggh. Where's the picture? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BethDurand 350 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 and a closer view Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IBQLTN2 291 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 wonderful news. the Lord does work in mysterious ways!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilting Heidi 1,398 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Beth I'm glady you got the quilt back and I'm sure it will give Gary lots of comfort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quilted charm 1 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 That's an amazing story! It's good for the heart to hear that some people still care enough to take the effort to make sure that quilt got to whom it belonged. It seems like mostly all we hear of are the people that are too selfish to take the time to call. The quilt is really pretty by the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkle 6 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I love happy endings! What a wonderful story. Also, another good lesson about quilt labels. I like how you do yours. It's so great that you have such an honest person in your neighborhood too! Cookies or a plant sounds like a very nice reward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustSewSimple 596 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 There are so many good people in this world! You, being one of them(!!!!), to kindly make a quilt for someone and now to give cookies to a neighbor!!! I am so glad you got your quilt back and all is well!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shar Schmutz 64 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Great story to go with the quilt ! It is wonderful to know there are honest and kind people populating the earth. Glad your friend Gary is doing well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quiltmonkey 445 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Ooooh Pretty Quilt! Love the fabrics and colors! So glad you have a happy ending to this story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Primitive1 802 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 What a great story and so nice to hear about good people since we hear so much about bad things all the time. I am so glad that he returned this quilt to you especially since it was to go to an injured friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quiltsinmotion 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I just love happy endings ~ always good to hear about good people doing kind things pass it forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoseCity Quilter 570 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I love these kind of stories! So glad you got it back, hope it brings comfort to Gary.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bonnie 14 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 There are still a few honest people left in the world. So glad one of those found your quilt. And a happy ending. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Linda S Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Great news all around! Glad your friend is recovering and that there was a good samaritan waiting to find your quilt and return it. What a nice thing to read first thing this morning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lindasewsit 111 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 :)What a wonderful story and I love the quilt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neher-in-law5 254 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 What a wonderful opportunity to see the good in many. Now, instead of the three hours to make cookies and bake them, maybe Bill would like a quilt of his own! Great pattern, is there a way to find/purchase it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LibbyG 1,020 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Beth, I would've been sick to my stomach. But then, I wouldn't be riding a bike to work either. So glad everything came out OK, and here's wishing for a speedy recovery for Gary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LinneaMarie 38 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yahoo and yippee!! Glad you found it and glad Gary is doing better!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmaLKB 223 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 just shows there are still a lot of good, honest people in this world. Nice to hear a story like that for a change. Pretty quilt too ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,614 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 What a day-brightener, Beth! It makes me smile to know that this quilt was a meant-to-be for Gary and that good prevails more often than not. Pretty quilt design--and a great remembrance of your dear friend Wendy as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 386 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 What a happy ending, I love that quilt. Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iedquilts 5 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 What a great story. The quilt is all that more special. Irene Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen G 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 So glad you got the quilt back & a great reminder to put labels on the quilts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boni 6 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Great story, great quilt, what a saint! After listening to the awful news on the radio this morning, this is just what we all needed. It's a quilter's world sort of story. Thanks Beth. Ours prayers to Gary... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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