Those who nudged the ones who never made a square to
at least give it a try.....
Those
who shared last year's quilt pictures and success
as a reason why
Those who provided us with how-to pictures and detailed
step-by-step directions
These gave us courage to get started and guided us
through corrections
Those who led us newbies through this daunting new task
Those who answered any
silly question we could think to ask
Those who took love into their hands and machines and
sewed for all they were
worth
Those who shared their trials and pains to add to the
merriment and mirth(?)
Those who donated material, money, mail/photo help,
best wishes and blessings
Those
who kept track of our names, numbers and squares
to prevent second guessings
Those who chronicled all the events and kept us pumped
as we were sewing
Those
family members who lent hearts and good wishes
to keep the quilt going...
Those who answered the call to do a square for sewing or
time-challenged friends
Those
who called for help, proving that if we dare to ask,
overflowing help HE sends...
And THE BIGGEST HEART-FELT THANK YOU OF ALL
to our WONDERFUL JANET on whose lap the quilt ends....
Without whom our sew BIG CLAN could not have achieved
this perspitious(?) undertaking
"....a
labor of love from people I don't know to people I don't know"
says Janet of the final making
So now the quilt goes to Don & Shelly Cruz to enjoy
as a family
treasure
Hearts and hands across America have joined together
for our mutual pleasure!
Mary C Hall (O-land-O)
