chickenscratch Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shana, I actually read this and viewed the pictures at 3:00 this morning while I was sitting here with a crying baby. I have had to take some time to absorb the beauty of the quilt, the quilting, and the story of how it came to be. You have created teh ultimate tribute to your friend/teacher. I\'m sure that she is seeing this and is very proud of your work. The amount of love in this quilt is evident . The work is fabulous. Be very proud of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shauna I just love it, and the fact that someone touched you and others so profoundly, and taught others so well.. the respect and love you had for Trish shows in your work then, and now. I keep thinking of the saying, which I cannot quote, that says the memory of a true friend never leaves you.. obviously that\'s true here. I also believe Trish knows exactly what you have done with the quilt and guided you to bring it out to work on. Beautiful. and Hang with pride and love. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shana, WOW! An amazing story and an amazing quilt! She would be very proud of you! You are such an encouragement to us "newbies" - thank you. I never would have thought that it was a new quilter that did that. Keep up the super work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shana - It is truly beautiful! What a fine tribute to your friend. You can be very proud of what you have done. I hope you print out what you have written in your post and hang it with the quilt.........it was beautifully worded and would be a fine addition to the label. I can\'t wait to see the final quilting! Your feathers are awesome! Thank you for sharing Trish with us......it sounds like you both were great friends....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shana The quilt, quilting and story are all wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Shana Your quilting, piecing and story are all wrapped up into this beautiful quilt to honor your teacher & friend. Good job girl. I especially like that you will hang this quilt in a place of honor. Trish made a life changing imprint on your heart and thru your story, on ours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 What a wonderful legacy she has left you and others. You\'ve passed it on to others by sharing your story. I love your quilt and the quilting is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks, all, for your nice words. I was not a quilter or a sewer before this, so I was really so interested in learning. One of the very first, if not the first quilting class I ever took (it was called "Rotary Basics") Trish was teaching the fundamentals... anyway, you know how in the cartoons where the giant lightbulb goes on right over the head when you get it? Well, I distinctly remember one day during class that giant light bulb turned on brightly right over my head and I knew at that moment that "I got it!" LOL! It was like it started to all make sense to me. That\'s when I knew I could do this quilty stuff! Sheri, you asked how big this star of the month quilt is...it\'s 12" size blocks with 3" or 4" sashing, so probably close to 50" square. Thanks again you all. Have a great fun quilting day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltsbyNini Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Shana, Such a beautiful quilt and beautiful story! I was one of the lucky ones. We knew I had uteran (sp) cancer, as well as cervical cancer (not one of the types that can be prevented by the new vaccine), but the ovarian cancer was a complete surprise to my doctor! Since he did a complete hysterectomy anyway, we did not find out until the biopsy reports came back... that is when we found out the ovarian cancer was much more advanced than the other. I have now been 7 years cancer free, but after having a breast cancer scare a few years ago, that c word is still on my scary list! I can\'t wait to see the completed project. Jeanne Morris Monroe, GA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Beautiful quilt and I think Trish sees your wonderful tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Aww Shana, what a sweet, sweet work of love. YOU are her legacy! How great is that? And we all get to benefit by knowing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeta Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Shana, that is a beautiful quilt and what an inspiring teacher you had for learning to quilt. I am sure she is smiling down on you as you continue to grow and enjoy the art of quilting. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingupastorm Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Wow that looks fabulous! Your feathers just flow all over the place and are georgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajab Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Shana, What a wonderful job you did. Wish my first, second... or even tenth quilt was as beautiful as that one. Trish was obviously a wonderful person and a great teacher. Girl you must of had the talent just waiting for her to help you bring it out. What a great thing you are doing to honor her. Your the best. Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Shana, your beautiful quilt glows! I have viewed this thread for a week and have wanted to add my voice to everyone else\'s but it is hard to see through the tears. Good job--be proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Oh gosh I sure love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for being my friends...you do not know how much you all mean to me. That\'s the truth! You\'re the best! Only you all would truly understand where I am coming from with this special quilt of mine. Thanks again for all that you are, and for allowing me to wear my heart on my sleeve and sharing my soul. You all are very special and wonderful, and I hope to be your friend always... Thank you again. Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Shana, Beautiful, beautiful!! You need to write your story down about this quilt and somehow keep it with it. Maybe make a fabric envelope and whip stitch it to the back and put it in there..... this is a story that needs to be remembered for always. linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug_one Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 My goodness Shana, what a gal you are. Your beauty always shines inside and out. How proud Trish would be of you, But no prouder than we here on the forum are. Carolj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlette Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Shana, You weere born to br a quilter if that is one of your first! The quilting is perfact and surely your hands were guided by your guardian angel Trish. How pleased she is of you I\'m sure. My first quilt was made for our youngest son\'s HS grad. I was grieving for our second son who took his life the year before. I never sit down to quilt without feeling his presence. Of course I feelhim with me many times through out the day eventhough it\'s been nearly 17 yrs. Your quilt is a lovely tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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