Bethany's Quilt

Following a Chinese tradition, I am making a "100 Good Wishes" Quilt for my daughter Bethany who is somewhere in China. To celebrate a new life, a quilt is made from 100 squares of fabric donated by family and friends. Contributers also put their "good wish" on paper with a small sample of their fabric. These "wishes" will be compiled in a scrapbook so I can tell Bethany about all the people who sent their good wishes before they ever met her.

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Seeing Red # 9



Another beautiful red Asian print from the Bradys in Nebraska with a great quote from Gandhi - Thanks, Sonja!
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Seeing Red # 9


This beautiful red piece and wish are from the Wingenter family in Alabama.
Notice the red thread! The wish is a poem on "The Magic of Love" by Helen Steiner Rice - Thanks so much, Angela!
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Fab Flannel # 7


Adorable pastel flannel from the Carley family in North Carolina. "Our lives are like quilts - bits and pieces, joy and sorrow, stitched with love." Thanks so much!
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Fab Flannel # 6


This adorable ladybug, butterfly and bee flannel is from the Keirs in California - so cute - and a great Irish blessing on the wish. Thanks, Laura!
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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Province (of China) Swap # 1

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This is the 1st in the Province Swap and is from Cindy and Brian from Winnipeg. Very nicely done! I have not been able to post the fabric that comes with it but the flower in the middle of the page is from the fabric. Thanks, Cindy!

Seeing Red # 9


This gourgeous red butterfly print is from the Helms family in Texas. The wish includes a little about the significance of the color red in Chinese culture. Thanks so much!
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Asian # 7 & 8

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Cute Asian girls and black with fortune cookies complete with fortunes! - from the Lipsky family of Michigan. Great wish, too! Thanks, Kim!

Monday, December 11, 2006

Asian # 5 & 6


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Two more Asian fabrics, these from the Tyhurst family with very inspirational thoughts on the wishes. Thanks, Cathy!


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OHGWQ # 21


An "elegant" black print from Kelly in Ontario - what a special wish - click on the picture to read it. Thanks, Kelly!
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OHGWQ # 20


A beautiful baby blue and pink print from Catherine in Oshawa and such a sweet wish - the wonder ... "God gave you to me?" Thanks, Catherine!
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Chinese Culture Swap # 1


This cute fortune cookie print is from the Tyhursts' of Newmarket, ON and is the first in the Chinese Culture swap. Interesting that the fortune cookie is not even Chinese! This one has nice fortunes printed on the fabric, too. Thanks so much, Cathy!

I have been putting all the wishes in a scrapbook as I get them so they will not get lost or damaged. I think I will put the Chinese Culture and the Provinces of China swaps in a separate scrapbook as they are different - more educational. I'm not sure yet how they will all go in quilts.
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Sunday, December 10, 2006

Fab Flannel # 4 & 5


These 2 great flannel prints are from the Casebiers in Texas with a cute "baby" wish. Thanks for your generosity, Terri!
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OHGWQ # 19


This beautiful sunflower fabric is from the Andrews' in North Carolina. It comes with a touching poem about family being like a patchwork quilt. Thanks so much, April!
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OHGWQ # 18


I love this beautiful music wish and fabric from the Neptune family in Florida. Thanks, Tracy!
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Seeing Red # 8


This beautiful red batik fabric is from the Margala's of California. I love the wish -"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." (E. Kubler-Ross). Thanks, Michal!
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Asian # 5 & 6


Two great Asian prints from the Vela-Colligan family of Arizona. Those butterflies are gorgeous and I just love the multiracial angels - especially the little Asian one in the middle! Thanks, Laura!
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Fab Flannel # 3


A beautiful and cheery flannel square from Don and Kathy in Illinois. Thanks, Kathy!
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Fab Flannel # 2


And a flannel print from the Shelton's - Thanks so much, Kiy!
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Seeing Red # 7


Another from the Shelton's of Albuquerque!
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Asian Swap # 3 & 4


These 2 Asian prints are from the Shelton's of Albuquerque - love those fans! Thanks, Kiy, you sent such great wishes!
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Monday, December 04, 2006

Asian Swap # 1 & 2


Two fabrics from Kelly in Ontario for the Asian swap. Again I love the stars - and the wish! Thanks, Kelly!
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Seeing Red # 6


This lovely red fabric is from Kelly in Ontario, another piece for the Seeing Red swap. It's a great wish and I love the punched out star with the fabric behind! Thanks, Kelly!
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Seeing Red # 5


This red fabric from the Dudley family in Florida. I love the heartshaped wish - and yes, the scripture verse, too. Thanks, Amy!
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Fabulous in Flannel Swap #1


Flannel with lady bugs - the first for the Fabulous in Flannel swap - from the Nolet-Theriaults in Montreal! "A day without laughter is a day wasted!" - Charlie Chaplin. Thanks, Anik!
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