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| I completed a baby quilt that I will be shipping to the midwest. This baby is the first grandchild of a friend of mine who passed away at 36, leaving 15 and 7 year old sons. The older boy was my son's best friend. They kept in touch when dad moved the family and he was in my son's wedding party.
Now comes a baby. I feel like a surrogate grandmother and know if the situation was reversed she would step up to do something special for me. I want to make a label with the baby's name and something like, "Always wrap yourself in Grandma Ro's love," or "Grandma Ro is always a dream away." I'm including a letter to the baby that describes her grandmother and the very special relationship she always had with her boys. I have some of her perfume and will dab a little on the letter--a gesture more for her son. I need suggestions. |
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| It sounds like you have the perfect idea. I love "Always wrap yourself in Grandma Ro's love" and with the letter.... Thoughtful, special, meaningful and a gift that is so full of love. |
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| I agree with Connie (through my tears). It can't get any better than "Always wrap yourself in Grandma Ro's love". It's a beautiful, well thought out gift. I'm sure it will be cherished. Kate |
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- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Sun, Jul 31, 11 at 12:38
| Bittersweet.....the perfume...OMG - bring on the tears.... If Grandma Ro is your friend who passed, perhaps add the word Angel somewhere. "Always wrap yourself in Angel Grandma Ro's love" or "Always wrap yourself in Grandma Ro's Angel Love" Send kleenex with the package to catch the tears. |
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| Thanks for the idea of adding an angel reference. Yes, my friend was Rosanne or Grandma Ro as I assume she would choose to be called. Here's the finished quilt on my clearly-in-need-of-power-spraying patio. My longarm friend did a rocking horse quilting pattern on it. The baby's room is hot pink, white and lime green. A true labor of love.
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- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Sun, Jul 31, 11 at 16:08
| It is beautiful~ I'm sure it is going to be hard to part with it. I hope making it, brought back sweet memories of your special friend. |
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- Posted by geezerfolks (My Page) on Sun, Jul 31, 11 at 20:25
| I'm sure your quilt will be cherished and it fits right in with the color scheme. It's really great! You probably had a great time 'chatting' with your friend as you were making this quilt. At least that's what I did with my sister as I made a quilt for the grandson she never saw.....and she guided me beautifully. The label says it all and with the fragrance of her perfume, she will be remembered. A job well done. SharonG/FL |
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- Posted by quiltpartner (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 9:43
| Diana you really are the epitomy of BFF! I'm sure that baby's daddy will cherish the quilt as much as all his memories of his mother. What a beautiful gesture! - and a beautiful quilt! What a blessing you are!! |
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| Beautiful. . . sniff |
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| Lovely quilt and touching story. What a wonderful thing you have done! ~Geraldine |
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