A 'fabric' lady who deserves homage

jennellh · 2008-04-17T22:48:26+00:00

sister told me of an article in the newspaper that tells the storyof a great lady. Toots, as she is affectionately known, has worked in'my corner store' for as long as I can remember. She has followed myprojects and has taken a certain amount of pride in being therecipient of several gifts over the years - the last one being a smallbag that would hold her knitting wool so that she could knit whilewalking or multi-tasking at home! She has always been so grateful forany kind thoughts and has always had sage advice to offer.One can only imagine the changes that she has seen in 'our' world offabric and notions, etc. The store where she works stopped sellingfabrics several years ago and became a poor equivalent of an importfurniture depot with some leftover bolts and home dec fabrics - yetToots has stayed. The last time that I was able to visit with her atthe store, we enjoyed our usual lively conversation and she checkedout some photos that I had to show her.My reason for writing about Toots now: I would like to make her a'proper' quilt and I am being shameless about begging for anysunflower fabric that anyone might be willing to contribute. I happento know that sunflowers are her favourites - after reading her story,it is obvious that they match her personality and outlook. I don'thave a particular pattern in mind but will probably do one of my usualscraphappies - definitely with lots of bright happy colours that sheloves so much.Please use my address using jennellh@ if you are able tocontribute - also feel free to sign and address your fabric so thatshe will see how famous she has become. Thank you in advance,jennellh.

Apr 17, 2008 23 Replies

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jennellh 18 years ago

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grammykathy 18 years ago

I have some and have sent you a persona e-amail

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jennellh 18 years ago

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Michelle C 18 years ago

Drat! I've had several sunflower fabrics through the years and not one is a part of my stash now. :-( Sorry Jenn.

Can't wait to see the quilt though!

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