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A couple years ago - on a yahoo group - I met a lady that called herself 'Mrs. Butterfly' - she was asking for some help with donations for quilts for local children and I not making quilts contacted her and offered some test stitchouts that I had and wasn't planning on using, but couldn't throw away - I boxed them up and shipped them of with a request to see a picture of any of the quilts that she might make with them - recently - Mrs. Butterfly contacted me via facebook and tonight she posted this picture of a quilt she made - I am thrilled so see so many of my test on it - one from 'simplerosie' and several from my testing for Ashlea at Bunnycup Designs.
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How lovely! From what you have described, it seems that she is the same Mrs Butterfly I know! Her name is Norma. I don't know her personally, but through another forum. She makes quilts for charity. Happy to hear about her!
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Yes, Lidia - her name is Norma and she is well known for her quilts for charity work. I am thrilled you know her, too. Hehehe!
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aussiequilter
17 Nov 2011
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what a wonderful quilt,Im sure it wil be very much loved
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Oh yes, I am sure it will.
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It's a nice quilt and it must be a wonderful feeling that your stitch-outs were put to good use!
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Martine, it does feel good - but she has a whole box - she could make many more quilts and more than likely will, too.
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asterixsew
17 Nov 2011
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Lovely Shirlene and thanks for posting. Its great seeing stitch outs used in such a great way. Just wondering what time it is with you at the moment, its 11am with me and to my workings out its early with you?
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Caroline, thanks so much - it is wonderful.
As for time - right now it is 3:52 in the afternoon. So it must have been in the wee hours of the morning - that I posted this. Hehehe!
As for time - right now it is 3:52 in the afternoon. So it must have been in the wee hours of the morning - that I posted this. Hehehe!
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It is a lovely quilt....
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Thanks dear.
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What a great project, the kids will love it. when we all work together.....
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Thanks Erma.
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Looks like the whole blue middle section was made into pockets. Your stitchouts made into a neat quilt.
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Anita, you are right - the middle section is pockets - I forgot to mention that - thanks!
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lovely
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Kathy, thank you.
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Ein wunderschöner Quilt
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teun, thanks
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It is beautiful! What a special quilt for a special child! Love it.
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Patsy, thanks
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What a beautiful story to use your test stitching and be use for quilt charity and it most be a wonderful feeling smart thinking .Maria
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Maria, thank you so much.
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starlizard
17 Nov 2011
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It was a marvelous thing for you to do, Shirlener... I know you must be thrilled that she used your test stitchouts in this way. Kudos to both of you.
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Liz, I was thrilled.
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Thanks for sharing the story and photo of the quilt. It is so cute. Nice work.
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Reva, thank you so very much.
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What a wonderful story and such a nice quilt, lots of memories brought back to you by such a nice deed..you are such a special lady Ms. Shirlene, thanks for sharing both with us.
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Lulu, thank you!
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What a cool program that is! I am not ready to give up any of my stitchouts, maybe in 10 years or so! I'm proud of you ladies! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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Christine, thank you so much. When they pile up and you never do anything with them - you just want them out of the way - then you will let go - Hehehe!
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VERY NICE SHIRLENE:):-0 HUGS
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Carolyn, thanks.
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Wonderful, I love this idea. A child will cherish it forever. Hugs!
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Lucy, thanks!
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nice job!
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Thanks Barbara.
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Shirlene, She sure made a beautiful quilt with your stitchouts. That was super of you to do that.
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Mildred, thank you - do you want to be the next person to receive some? Hehehe! You make lovely quilts, too.
I would love to have some of your stitch outs.
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nuttynana1954
17 Nov 2011
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Heart warming to see people who give of themselves (& their talents) so freely especially when it benefits children. Your work is way cute and Mrs. Butterfly did a stupendous job putting them into a quilt. You're a gem!!
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Thank you so very much - I appreciate your thoughts.
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Very beautiful, you are so warm hearted to give this to someone that can make use of it, hugs.
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Geeta, thank you.
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lindaavolio
17 Nov 2011
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What a WONDERFUL act of kindness and generosity... you are my angel.
Hugs
Hugs
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Thanks Linda!
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This is so kind and a great work.
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DeVon, it is great work.
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stunning.. she is gifted and generous
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Kathy, that she is.
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great to know what to do with the test samples.. thanks for sharing
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Sally, it sure beat tossing all that lovely work out. I knew I would never make a quilt like this. Hehehe!
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How wonderful that the two of you were able to do this. I simply love it!!
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Denise, thanks so much!
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Very cool, Shirlene! Wonderful of Norma to do this for charity. Truely a labor of love! <3
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Yes, Kimi it is! Thanks!
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Great job to both. A lovely gift that will we a treasure for all time :)
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Pauline, thanks - I do as well.
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Comgrats Shirlene! Gorgeous job!!
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Very nice quilt and so nice of you to give her your tests.
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Thank you - it was a pleasure.
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Shirlene, what a wonderful idea. Thank you for posting this story.
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Sarah, thank you so much.
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That is so nice of you Shirlene - what a great cause that Norma is doing. It's always nice to see your work displayed. Love and blessings Chris
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Chris, thank you - Norma does wonderful work. *4U
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mrsbutterfly
18 Nov 2011
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OH WOW ...thank you for posting Shirlene...and thank you so much for all the lovely comments on this quilt...Auston the recipient of this quilt has Aplastic Leukemia...he is doing well with his Chemo right now and loves his quilt...Your test blocks have been put to many good uses ..I just forgot to get pictures of some of them...God Bless Norma
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*4U and Hugs Norma for your great work, sure all your recipients are thrilled with the gift....
Thank you Norma aka Mrs. Butterfly - I love what you have done and am thrilled that the blocks are being used in many ways.
Thanks Glenda!
Thanks Glenda!
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Such a great idea to pass along those stitch outs Shirlene and Norma did a great job of putting them together for what sounds like a great little person to enjoy...Hugs & *4U both...Glenda x0x0x
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Yes, Glenda - a great quilt and for a special person, too.
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That is such a great use for stitch outs!!!! How wonderful. The quilt turned out beautiful!
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Ramona, isn't it neat to see something that was just a test - that was put with other squares and made into - such a lovely work of art? Thanks
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This is great work.
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Sigrun, thanks!
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snowbird42
19 Nov 2011
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well don sherline...soozie
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Thanks, it is all Norma's design and quilting.
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It is a lovely quilt !!!
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Yes, it is.
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