17 December 2008

Speechless

Is what I am right now. Look what came from Carol...I know, right? Speechless.... It's pouring rain here and after waving goodbye as Daniel drove off to work (after telling him to drive careful like a gazillion times) I checked my messages and heard my neighbor's voice telling me that the mailman had put a package on my porch and I should get it before it floats away. I am soooo glad she happened to see it because here is what was waiting:I swear as soon as I got this glimpse my heart just stopped...no really--it did. I was actually afraid to open any further, because I thought there was no way it was what it looked like it might be. I opened the card first...I never do that :) When I saw what she wrote I finally realized yes there was an actual quilt in this box. A quilt made from my absolute favorite fabric in the world. Isn't it gorgeous? And adorable? Oh and perfect? If you've been reading my blog for awhile you know how perfect this is for me :) I love this quilt sooo sooo much Carol. When I called her to say thank you I was still in speechless mode and forgot to tell her that I had to wait until the tears of joy passed to make the call...So no matter what else Santa brings this year...I'm happy!! Look at the beautiful quilting: Make sure you click to enlarge to really see it. Beautiful flowers!So I left the quilt all neatly laid out on my bed...came back in just now to take a picture of the card and apparently somebody has already tried it out because this is how I found it :)Thank you doesn't begin to say it Carol...you amaze me with your generosity, not just to me but in all the charity work you do and with all your friends. You have one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know! I will cherish this quilt for always. And because I can't come up with a better word than the customary one....THANK YOU, Thank you, thank you, thank you........thank you.....Thank you dear friend :) I still can't quite believe this is mine!!


50 comments:

quiltdolls said...

Boy Tammy you are lucky to have a friend like that. I want a friend that would make me a wuilt.
kim from the loft
knaylor@san.rr.com

Linda said...

I think you deserve it... what a sweet friend you have in Carol, and such a gorgeous quilt.....

Anonymous said...

I think you forgot to mention cute..what a glorious happy quilt that is..What a glorious friend you have..enjoy, enjoy in the sunny corner with a cup of tea perhaps.
Louise

Jackie said...

Wow, who wouldn't love a gift like that! What a terrific friend and a beautiful quilt. I am sure you will treasure it always.

Connie W said...

Wow, I'm excited for you, how thrilling to receive such a wonderful gift!

Carol said...

Oh Tammy this just makes my Christmas season...I love making happy surprises! ENJOY!

Quilt Hollow said...

Wonderful story about friendship and sharing....what better gift than a quilt! I love watching Carol's blog too....and her generosity astounds me.

janet said...

Wow you are one lucky puppy and what a kind and generous gift from a friend, what more could you want.

Kathie said...

how lucky are you!
isn't it wonderful to be so surprised. Carol is so sweet and generous.
the quilt is beautiful and yes I know it is perfect for you.
Kathie

debbie said...

OMG I can't believe it. You are soooo lucky she must be the best friend in the world. I have never received anything like that. It is so generous. That is my favorite fabric range as well.I'm speechless too.Lucky girl, enjoy.

Andee said...

I am speechless too! WOW and HOORAY!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

How nice. That is some wonderful fabric isnt it? Love your new quilt.

Pat said...

What a beautiful quilt! What a special friend!

Vickie E said...

that is a fabulous quilt. I love those fabrics too...you are very fortunate.

Tracy said...

What a beautiful quilt!!!! What a sweet friend Carol is. I can tell she is grateful to have you as a friend:)

Sherry said...

What a beautiful quilt Carol made & how sweet & generous of her to think of you once it was finished. I love that Swell fabric too, it's awesome! Happy for you to receive it & just want to say "great job" to Carol, the quilt is just wonderful.

Judy said...

Wow, so pretty and I know she knows you love it!

Crazy for Primitive Quilts and Gardens said...

It turned out so pretty! Carol is a wonderful friend :o)

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Karen said...

I think you must have been a very good girl this past year! What a wonderful surprise gift. I remember how much you like that fabric line. Enjoy!

CJ said...

What a LOVELY gift! What a great friend. :D

Joan said...

What a fantastic friend you have. that is such a gorgeous quilt.

Stina said...

OHHH...and AHHHH... that was the most wonderful christmaspresent I have ever seen!! It is fantastic...So much Love!!

Eileen said...

Oh man.. is it your birthday TOO or something? That is absolutely ridiculous! :-D I can't get over the lovliness!!

Darlene said...

There's nothing like a planned surprise that works! :-) A beautiful surprise, Lil Sis and well deserved - you are one super special person. :-)

Ironically, I'm making the same pattern for a "hug quilt" for a friend" - hoping to finish piecing it today.

Big Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Oh Tammy, you are a lucky girl!!

I have been collecting Swell for over a year, and I have been waiting for the right pattern to make a quilt for myself. I just can't bear to cut into it, so I just keep looking at the fat quarter stack and the half yard cuts I've acquired. When I tried to get more, the quilt shop told me they can't get it anymore. I wonder if the new version, Sweet, will be as wonderful??

Enjoy your gorgeous quilt, and cherish a friend who would give you such a heartfelt gift!

Bec said...

Oh my gosh how lucky are you! I bet you can't keep the grin off your face, or your hand off the quilt! It is simply gorgeous! I love Swell too.
It must be a big quilt, it looks big, how big????
What a gem of a person Carol is. *grin* for Carol.
Bec xxx

Shanna said...

Beautiful quilt!! It is a blessing to have such wonderful friends in our lives! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

Screen Door said...

Beautiful quilt--- You must be living right!!!!

StitchinByTheLake said...

I am lauging out loud here - for someone who claims to be speechless you give a pretty good speech! And you are so right - what a generous heart your friend has. The quilt is just beautiful and would really look on my bed too. Just thought you'd want to know that! blessings, marlene

Thimbleanna said...

Wow! It's beautiful! I'm speechless too!!!

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Oh Tammy, this quilt is beautiful. Carol did a perfect job in picking out the Christmas gift to make you. One that will be treasured for years to come.
Merry Christmas,
Bonnie

Amanda said...

How sweet! Isn't it great to have such wonderful friends? It's beautiful!

Kate said...

oh, you lucky duck! Its such a beautiful quilt, and a beautiful gift!

meggie said...

Wow!! What a fantastic & wonderful gift! I can see why you are so ecstatic, it is beautiful.
Lucky youxx

Chookyblue...... said...

what a wonderful present...........beautiful.............

Wendy said...

Wow I sure could tell how thrilled you must be. Enjoy your new quilt from a sweet friend.

Nanci said...

OMG, my first time here and I was almost reduced to tears by the generosity of your friend. You know the love that went into the quilt and she passed it on to you.
I love, love the quilt. It's happy and cheery and I know you will cherish it forever. What a lovely Christmas gift.

Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

It is really lovely. You deserve something so sweet and special. Really enjoy it.

Kim said...

Ooh, my goodness but this is a heart stopper!~ You lucky lucky girl. This is truly a made for you quilt, how awesome of Carol to know just who this quilt should belong to! This story brings a huge smile to my face and happiness to my heart to read how thrilled and surprised you are. Merry Christmas!

Cheryl said...

Wowzers!!! And it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. The quilt and qulting are wonderful and your favorite fabrics. Merry, Merry to you Tammy!!

karenfae said...

such pretty colors in this quilt. I don't know what you did to deserve this :) but you must be a great friend to have. Merry Christmas
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Tonje said...

Oh wow... what a fantastic gift!

Merry Christmas!

julieQ said...

So beautiful! I am so glad for you...what a generous gift!

Kathy Wagner said...

What a beautiful quilt and such a generous friend...WOW!

Khris said...

OMGosh how gorgeous...you must be a special friend to recieve this quilt and Carol must be a special person to give it to you..hugs Khris

amandajean said...

you are one lucky duck! the quilt is outstanding! I LOVE IT!

amandajean said...

you are one lucky duck! the quilt is outstanding! I LOVE IT!

Christine said...

I can see why you were speechless. Your new quilt is absolutley gorgeous. What a fabulous gift.
Christine

CONNY said...

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your blog is wunderful.


gretings conny