Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Red & White Magic -- End of Story

So, I finished the red and white quilt and I can tell the end of the story.  I worked at The Coca-Cola Company for 31 years.  After my retirement party in May of 2011, I walked to my car with a co-worker, Theresa Senter.  Theresa asked me if I would make her a red and white quilt.  

In early January, I got an invitation to Theresa's retirement celebration.  Theresa was celebrating 37 years at The Coca-Cola Company.  I figured my chances of getting together with Theresa after the party were probably few and far between as people tend to go their separate ways when major life events occur.  I thought I had to get busy if I was going to pull this one off... and I did... but I couldn't resist putting the red and white quilt on my bed before it left to its new home.  

It looks pretty at home there, doesn't it?  But Red & White Magic went to its new home last night.  (I might just have to make another.) 

8 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous. I like your pieced border too.
    Margot

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  2. It's beautiful! I really like the border you added to it. Very creative and it adds a lot to it.

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  3. I love red and white quilts and I am so happy to have found your blog. I am out looking for a few new quilting friends to share and bounce ideas around, with. I am a retired activity directory of an assisted living home, a wife, mother and grandma who is enjoying the extra time of retirement and filling it with fun sewing and crafting projects. I love quilting, but I am very new to it. Please come visit my blog. I would love to have you follow me back and even get in on my latest Give-A-Way of 2 mug rugs and a dish towel.
    Keep smiling . . . hope to hear from you.
    Your new blogging sister, Connie :)

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  4. This quilt is gorgeous! LOVE how you did the borders, will definitely have to remember that!! Found you at quilting gallery! :)

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  5. Very impressive. Your friend must be so honoured to have such a talented and creative quilter as a friend - you did the quilt justice - love the red and white detail everywhere. Now for your own one!?

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  6. I love that. How can you bear to give it away?

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  7. Fantastic quilt. It really does look at home on your bed. Will you duplicate it for the challenge, or maybe design another? I love it!

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  8. Great to snap a picture before it left your sights. Red and white always looks lovely.

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