We recently completed a fun little group project at work.
Everyone that I work with sews, quilts, crochets or crafts except for one gal in the sample room.
So we decided the best way for her to fall in love with quilts was to give her one. We know she already loves fabric. She touches fabric everyday of the week since her job is to cut and assemble the capsets that our salesmen use to introduce new lines of fabric. Each new fabric season, we all talk about our favorite fabric and all the things we want to make. Aida’s favorite fabric was Manderely by Franny and Jane. Mariza picked out a couple of pieces that Aida would like.
We used the light aqua shown in the block above as our main piece.
Everyone picked out their own fabric choice based on the aqua piece.
We then decided that the Swoon pattern by Thimbleblossoms was the perfect design to make a scrappy quilt.
This is my very favorite picture of Aida.
She was so surprised as we handed her a pillowcase. She did not even know what was inside yet.
But then I decided this was my absolutely undeniably my favorite picture.
Just like a kid in a candy store or
possibly the joy of Christmas morning was quite evident on her face.
The joy of giving is what quilting is all about.
Here is one last picture of Aida “swooning” over her new Swoon quilt.
How Sweet !!!!
How lovely!
I love this! I agree with you that the joy of giving is what quilting is all about. I have been asked many times why I would work many hours on a quilt and then just give it to charity. They don’t understand.
Pat, so good to hear from you. I know you and your sewing group touch many people’s lives with all your work. Hope you are doing well.
Gorgeous quilt and gift she will treasure forever!
You are the BEST group EVER!!!
What a great story! Thanks for sharing beyond sharing with Aida. You gave me goosebumps!
Love your story. Yes, this is what it’s all about!
So very special. It’s what quilting is all about. Thank you for sharing.
What a kind, sweet gesture! I’m sure she was beyond words!
You’re all so sweet and thoughtful and I love the story behind this quilt! Plus, it’s one of the loveliest Swoon quilts I’ve seen – I love the scrappy look!
What a great day to make the swoon quilt. Mine is waiting to be quilted. It’s pinned up and waiting. I need to do it. I love this quilt that Camille designed.
love this surprise for Aida! What a beautiful quilt! The best part of quilting is giving it to a special person and watching them ooh and ahh as they see their quilt! And I absolutely love Moda fabrics!
This brought tears to my eyes. It really is what quilting is all about. Thanks for sharing, Lissa!
I wonder how many Swoon quilts have been made. Thanks for creating such a great quilt pattern that has inspired so many of us.
My sister in law and I made a swoon together for a wedding?loved it.
Yoyrs is a grate gift.
How sweet is that!
This was so sweet of them to do. I love the quilt.
This is what true quilters do. Showing Love by giving a quilt. What a beautiful gift ❤️
Loved reading this…and the pictures are so priceless…you can tell she truly appreciates the gift…and yes, this is what quilting is all about!