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I am stunned!

Megwen and I have been planning a day/afternoon together since I moved to my new place here (she was going to come by train). So, it came as a bit of a surprise - but not so very huge - when she e-mailed to say that she and her DH were going to be coming this way today, and would I be in for them to call for a cup of tea (or coffee in Megwen's case). 'Sure, it'll be lovely to see you' - and earlier than we had thought. They have just left.

There was no missing the big bag that Meg was carrying; and, anyway, my plastic-loving cat made a beeline for it! What's that, said I, assuming it was a quilt Meg had been working on, and wanted to show me. So, she got it out ...

Well ... I was flabbergasted and thrilled and ecstatic : not tearful because I was so excited, but I did get flustered >g<

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Thank you to Jo for thinking of it (more to you later my girl!!). Thank you to Meg for getting it all made so beautifully. And thank you for all the beautiful, individual and characteristic blocks. I truly am extremely thrilled and grateful, and can't stop smiling. Because of my cats, I'm afraid I will hang it, rather than put it on a bed or (even worse!) the sofa; but it will be no less loved for that. So far I have been busy and haven't really had time to reflect on all that has happened in the past ten months or so, nor to worry about the future. I expect there will be some low days, now that all the packing, unpacking, building work etc has been done. And now, I don't have to find the courage only within myself to face it all, I can simply go and fondle my beautiful Hug quilt and feel the love and supporting strength there and go forward again.

When I next have someone here to help hold it up, I will photograph it - you have to see it to believe it. The colours are glorious and the combination is just wonderful, as you will see.

I now realise the inadequacy of 'thank you', but that is all I have. I hope you can realise how sincerely it is meant.

Meg laughingly pointed out that her question on joining border fabric (straight or diagonal) on the newsgroup a few weeks ago, to which I offered an answer, was actually referring to the Hug quilt she was making for me. I can tell you all now, that there are no joins at all!!

The world looks a better place, when acts of kindness like this can be done, from pure generosity of heart. Bless you all.

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Pat S
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How sweet it is to have your Hug around you. When Megwen said that it would be delivered today, I thought I'd just not breathe until it was safely there. Wouldn't it be something to know just how many miles that 'gathering' has traveled? Polly

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Polly Esther

OK, Polly................you can breathe now! Your block was the first one that Pat saw when she unfolded the quilt which was backing outward and it suddenly dawned on her that I had not made a quilt all by myself but that it was from 'the gang'!

It's travelled from Bath to St Andrews and back as well as all the travelling that the individual blocks did to get to the UK. It should qualify for frequent traveller miles!

Megwen

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Megwen

It most certainly is. Thank you so much. I might look at all the mileages and try to work out a rough total. Wouldn't that be fun! I'm so embarrassed now to think of how I cheerily asked 'so what have you got in the big bag' (mostly because my cat Tigger had begun to chew the plastic!). Oh dear ... . In message , Polly Esther writes

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Pat S

No need to be embarrassed about it! It gave me the perfect opening to hand it over!

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Megwen

Dearest Pat, you are truly loved, admired and respected by this wonderful group of quilters for your kindness, talents and abilities and valuable contributions- in so many ways. You give so much to the ng- how could you not be given the highest token of our esteem and caring?

Hugs, 'n' hugs, 'n' hugs!

Leslie & Your HairyButt niece and nephews

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Leslie& The Furbabies in MO.

This is really sweet and kind, Leslie; I'm pretty sure I don't deserve it; but I'm most grateful anyway. Thank you. . In message , Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. writes

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Pat S

Thanks so much Sandy/ I'm hoping I can take a picture today and then I'll post it with the one Megwen took - and sent me last evening. . In message , Sandy writes

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Pat S

I am so thrilled for you Pat, and thank you Megwen for all your hard work. I am longing to see the photos. Thank you also Jo for starting it off.

I know it will work its magic and give you Hugs all the time!

Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk

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Sally Swindells

So glad you received it and it made you smile! I hope that it continues to radiate gentle, kind hugs in your direction wherever it is hung....

Much love from Scotland, Jo, Mark and Tristan (Megwen does beautiful work, doesn't she?)

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Jo Gibson

Haven't done the sums yet - but I will have a go! . In message , Polly Esther writes

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Pat S

Thanks Sally - it is being treated as an honoured guest at the moment. When it is more at home it'll get a few more squeezes.... . In message , Sally Swindells writes

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Pat S

I'm sure it will Jo. They are matchless I know. That you so much for your part in all this. Smile was a bit of an understatement for yesterday; but I am still smiling today ... . In message , Jo Gibson writes

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Pat S

This is really touching, Sandy, thank you very much indeed. . In message , Sandy writes

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Pat S

Yay! glad you got it. (and this time you can believe everything nice everyone is saying. )

amy in CNY

(2 more months and Ginger and i will be Neighbors!!)

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amy in CNY

Thanks very much Amy. . In message , amy in CNY writes

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Pat S

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