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Hi, And, though it's long overdo, thank you for the fun, classes,
parties, patience and kindness everyone always showed me. I miss
your store! Thanks for the memories, and God bless you, Here is the wonderbars recipe (available in Seasons of Refreshing Cookbook) Cindy
asked about:
Dear Piecemakers, I am writing to thank you for designing the The Heart of America 2003. I am a
member of the Valley Quilters and I recently entered my barn quilt in the
Hemet Show. it received a second place in the mixed (pieced and applique)
division. Our Guilds pas presidents of each get a ribbon to award to the
quilt of their choice, I got 2 of those! The quilt also got viewer's choice
award. Each person that came to the show voted on the quilt they liked the
best and it won! I need to give a good part of the credit to the designer
of the barn quilt. It is such a charming pattern and has a very realistic
feel., I usually change a pattern around to make it my own, but not on this
one, because it is so well done.
Recently, after a day of rain we had a double rainbow over
our area. This prompted a letter from one of our customers ... and response from Marie... What is God saying, My dear Markson, with His awesome display
of a double rainbow? He wants us to know that in the midst of His dealings,
sorrows and chastising His promises hold true... the rainbow of beauty
and peace bravely displaying itself in the midst of thunder, lightning
and the rain. Like a double wedding ring it reminds us that His covenant
of marriage is with Him... for better or for worse, for rich or for poor,
in good times and in bad... He is with us.
I want to write this note to you about my quilt. I bought the 2000 calendar at my local quilt shop in the year 2000. I began immediately to construct it. It was all new to me as to how to put it together, but I learned from your directions and some help from "SEW TOGETHER" , my shop here in Richmond. I chose my own fabrics collected around the US, actually on a trip, and some of my own. I heavily embellished it with ribbon embroidery, beads, etc. the past two years I have been hand quilting i t - a little at a time and showing it to everyone. (Last summer I took part in an encampment of the Voyageur's of St.. Claire and worked on it out in the open for all to see for two days - everyone showed great interest-men and women.) This past week, I finally got it done and ready to hang. I am so proud of it. I plan to hang it on a wall in my library. I dare not say how many hours I have given to this project, but it was all worth it. I will send you a picture by easy share as soon as I can get it ready. Thank you for the hours this must have taken to design and implement into a pattern. Yours sincerely, Janet Collins Richmond, MI
I have done most of the applique with fusible webbing and hand stitched it with blanket stitch, have needle turned the background pieces, then hand quilted it on my lap as I couldn't hoop it because of the embroidery and my back couldn't manage it on a frame. I entered it in the annual quilt exhibition our state quilters guild holds and won one of the viewer's prizes. I have called it "Into the light" as a symbol of my journey from depression. It hangs on my living room wall and the whole family just loves it. Thank you for your wonderful pattern, I am inspired to one day make an Australian version. Regards, Bobbie
Thanks for your help. See you in the Fall.....Cheryl
How much I want to thank you for your permission to enter my quilt in the Paducah Quilt Show this coming month. By now Bonnie from Paducah has checked with you to see if you did give me permission to do the Barn 2003 quilt. I want to send you a picture of it in the attachment. I had so much fun doing this. I had NO idea I even had a 1/2% chance for Paducah! In fact, since I had no idea I would be chosen, I did not even make any room reservations to attend. Everything is full! It would be a miracle if lodging was available. I have 4 people in Paducah looking for me. Again thanks, and if I get my miracle for lodging, I'll let you know. take care and God Bless. Naomi in South Carolina
Bless you all, Wendy
The beauty, fantasy and the peaceful words from the Bible we can find in these calendars, has been to a deep joy for me and for my whole family. My husband has even made a frame to it. Thank you! Gunn
I have also begun to read the "Piecemakers Country Store" book as well as "The Calico Braided Rug Handbook". I am very touched by your use of scripture throughout both publications. As a follower of Christ, this means a lot to me. Thank you for including the scriptures in your literature. Thanks again! Many Blessings! Lisa
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