Chris's Quilt for Edith - on her first day at College!
This quilt has quite a story! When Chris Pennifold, from Australia, heard we were going to try to send quilts to the older orphan/students in Uganda, as well as the little ones, she immediately wrote to me that she had the perfect quilt! She had made this incredible quilt out of fabrics from New Zealand, and had never quite finished it : The colors just didn't work in her home. Can you believe Chris quickly mailed this incredible quilt to me in Colorado, USA? My friend Martha (who had already made 3 quilts) and I stretched it out on my deck, put the backing on and binding, just in time for it to travel to Uganda with Pavel in May! Doesn't it look fantastic with the beaming Edith posed on top? I'd say the colors work perfectly at a small college dorm in Uganda, Chris! Edith, like so many other young ladies around the world, has something very special for her new dorm room. What a boost this must be for her self confidence in her new experience! Thank you, Chris. God Bless You! God works amazing little miracles every day, doesn't He!!!
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Beautiful quilt. Well done Chris and thank you Jan for posting. Hugs Sarah.
255054Living as I do in S. Africa, it is wonderful to see a child like Edith actually having a bed to sit on and Chris's beautiful quilt just finishes off the picture. Does ones heart good to hear these amazing stories. Well done Chris and Jan. Hugs to both Sarah.
255054Living as I do in S. Africa, it is wonderful to see a child like Edith actually sitting on a bed and Chris's beautiful quilt just finishes off the picture. Does ones heart good to hear these amazing stories. Well done Chris and Jan. Hugs to both Sarah.
255054Wow! What a wonderful story this quilt has now--Each thread a meaningful moment in time:>) Yes, God is awesome; He weaves the fabric of our lives so skilfully and with love--just as the quilts for Uganda were made:>)
19452Wow. This certainly warms the heart, and knowing Chris from here, it was truely a lovely gesture. The quilt looks lovely and Edith surely looks as though she is very happy with it. thanks go out to all involved in this project, you sure do all make a big difference to peoples lives. Hugs to all.
25546Yet another fantastic story from his huge effort. Lovely quilt, Chris, Martha & Jan and so great that it could also do the trip with Pavel. Great work, all!
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46919Just look at the faces on these children! Can you imagine how much a gift from the heart can actually touch the hearts of so many? Miracles do happen! Just take a good look at each smile! Thanks to each and every one that participated in such a grand plan! The video brought happy tears to my face along with these great pictures. May all of you be blessed!
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18031What a great picture-Thanks Jan!
I'm so glad this young lady has the opportunity to go to college and the quilt is a lovely touch in her room. It was a great experience being a non quilter and learning how to make a basic one for the Uganda project. I loved the video and seeing all
those smiling faces was indeed wonderful.
Hugs
Linda aka Bumblebee
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62461Such a delightful quiltfor a lovely lady. Great to hear of all the people cooperating in this project too.Thanks for sharing about it.:~D
6951WOW! WOW! WOW! I've just come upstairs and opened up this post and to see this has just made my day. I am so thrilled to see Edith is using it as it was meant to be. Thanks so much Jan for organising this wonderful event. I'm personally chuffed to see Edith actually sitting on it too! Every one of us can make a difference, it only takes one person to make a change!!!!! Love to you all, Chris
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by hightechgrammy
22 Aug 2012
Oh Chris, Isn't it just wonderful!! It is a beautiful quilt, it could win in a contest, easily it is so well made. I still can't believe you not only paid the postage to mail one more package - but that you gave this to her. I don't think anyone else would appreciate it any more!
by hightechgrammy
22 Aug 2012
in the whole world would appreciate it more. It's going to be exciting to see what Edith does with her life! God Bless Edith and God bless you too, Chris!
by pennifold
23 Aug 2012
No - it means that I'm pleased, delighted, stoked. As taken from Strine and Australian Slang. Or another saying "As happy as Larry" don't know where that one comes from though! Love Chris
by sqdancer
23 Aug 2012
Almost asked what chuffed meant Chris glad someone else wondered too. Now we know what it is to be chuffed...Hugs Glenda x0x0x0
234505How fortunate are we ladies of the Cute Family to be part of this wonderfull world that we live in...maybe that doesn't sound right for what I am feeling , but boy I sure feel great (even with the tears in my eyes) knowing that we have made a difference in so many lives by just sewing up a quilt or two....thank you Chris for making this young lady such a happy person and to you Jan for all the work you put into this project...Hugs and much love to all...Glenda x0x0x0
27071Andrea is in Uganda now, and she just sent this picture. I HAD to share it on Cuties! So many Cuties helped with this project, made quilts, sent fabric, sent postage, and sent money for shipping and extra baggage charges! You are ALL incredible - and I appreciate you so very, very much! You can really tell that we made a small difference in Edith's life, maybe larger than we can ever know. Just think too - there are 102 other quilts blessing the lives of these children! Thank you for all your prayers - It's amazing how smoothly this all went! Hugs, Jan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU... is the link to the video Thank You Quilters made for us!
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59631The quilt is gorgeous! Edith is Beautiful! and Chris is One in a GAZillion! Blessings to both of your for your good works! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
173695Great story. This is getting back to what Cute is all about.Chris did a wonderful job and you did another getting it to Edith. Way to go ladies.
Bev
67271What a shock I saw my name and a quilt for me lol.
but upon opening saw ofcourse that it was for a different Edith haha, but must say I would not have minded it at all, It is super and love the colours.
This other Edith looks thrilled too and I expect she will treasure this for the rest of her life. Well done ladies.
57801Edith is a lovely young lady, and there is such hope and joy shown in that sweet smile! The quilt is absolutely beautiful. I love the color scheme, a great addition to her room. Jan, you, Chris, and Martha have to get that warm rewarding feeling just looking at this picture!
Hugs, Angel
12500Lovely work by all of you, Ladies!! Blessed are those who give and not expect to receive.****
21543What a beautiful quilt and beautiful young lady. A quilt with a story is the very best of all. The giving of all you ladies have done makes each one of you blessed. Thank you for sharing.
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by hightechgrammy
22 Aug 2012
I Love your quote "A quilt with a story is the very best of all" because you are soooo right!
19439Such a happy ending for those lovely fabrics.Hugs for all the wonderful ladies for their loving work.
Big hugs Bev
7875Edith is a lovely young lady and the quilt colors go so well in her dorm room, fantastic work ladies :)
24276Chris, does this make your heart sing like mine is doing???
59631Beautiful quilt for a beautiful purpose! Well done to you both!
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38558What wonderful teamwork. Looks as if Edith can actually feel the love that is in the quilt.This is something she will remember for a long time. Wonderful job, Ladies.
15982OH my, I can just imagine Chris reading this post in the morning and I just know it will bring tears to her eyes, knowing she has made a difference and of course Martha and yourself should also feel mighty chuffed.
Hugs and blessings, Meg
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122864Oh this is really great, Edith looks delighted with her quilt
115775Leave it to a cutie to make the world a better place, Edith looks very happy,
Great job Chris and again to you Jan
Hugs
Michelle
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