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Sunday 19 June 2011

A bit sad!

Today I'm feeling a bit despondent. The reason is that once again I'm loosing a good friend, meaning she is leaving Singapore to return home after being here for 14 years. We first met at a quilt group meeting many years ago and have become close.  I will miss her greatly as well as our weekly get-togethers when we quilted and crafted. Of course I couldn't let her leave without making her a little something.



It's part of a new pattern set for four cushion covers called "From the Heart" by Kellie from Don't look Now but I've made it into a little wall hanging instead.








                               

As most of Kellie's patterns it's done by raw edge applique and it came together quite fast.






On Friday  I had another tea box workshop and both ladies managed to finish a box each. Didn't they turn out lovely?
That's all for now. I hope to be back soon.
Vreni

26 comments:

Tanya said...

I reckon your friend will know she's loved when she receives that- its beautiful.

Unknown said...

I am sorry to hear that your friend is boing back home. But, boy I think that she will always remember you through your beautiful gift! Gorgeous!

Vickie said...

Ah, I am so sorry to hear of your friend moving away. Your parting gift is so wonderful. Along with all your memories together, I am sure it will bring her a lot of joy and love. Hugs!

Jess @ Scrappy n Happy said...

That is stunning Vreni! I'm sure your friend will love and think of you every time she looks at it!

blauraute said...

Liebe Vreni,
da hast Du aber ein ausgesprochen schönes Abschiedsgeschenk gezaubert. Es wird sicher den Faden zwischen Euch nie abreißen lassen.
Dir liebe Grüße und einen schönen Restsonntag
Roswitha

barcord said...

Your gift for your friend is absolutely gorgeous. She will certainly treasure it.

Mrs. 5C said...

That is such a beautiful wall hanging! I'm so sorry your friend is leaving. Take good care of yourself this week.

Lynda said...

That's a "little something"? Your friend will be so excited...it is gorgeous! I'm sure she will miss you too.

I love the boxes you and your friends make. They look so difficult and are very beautiful.

Thimbleanna said...

Wow, what a wonderful gift Vreni! Hopefully, with the internet and your blog you'll be able to keep in touch with your friend! Those boxes are so pretty -- I sure wish you were here so we could make boxes!

Helen in Switzerland said...

What a gorgeous wallhanging Vreni! Your friend certainly won't be forgetting you!
Next time you're in Switzerland I think you should do a tea box workshop - I'd love to learn how to make one!! They're lovely!

Shirley said...

That is sad for you Vreni to be having your friend move away but you have made her a beautiful gift which I am sure she will treasure. How lucky we are to be living in an age where we have internet and can keep in touch with the click of a button, not the same as having her near I know. Lovely boxes your ladies have made.

Rita said...

Der Wandbehang ist ganz wunderschön und Deine Freundin wird ihn sicher ihn Ehren halten! Und die Kisten sind ebenfalls wunderschön geworden!!
Eine ganz gute Woche wünscht Dir, Rita

meli B said...

Love, love, love your mini quilt. You even changed the colours of your thread for all the motifs when you quilted. Your friend is very lucky to have found you and with internet she won't be too far away.

Sue said...

Truly lovely. A gift to be treasured always.

Janet said...

You are going to miss your friend but you may meet up again one day. The quilt you made her is really gorgeous and a real treasure. The boxes are wonderful, love them both.

Happy-Sonne said...

Soeben bin ich auf Deinen tollen Blog gestossen. Wunderschön sieht's hier aus. Da trage ich mich doch gerne als regelmässige Leserin ein!
Herzlichste Grüsse aus der Schweiz sendet Dir Yvonne

Geckoboxes said...

What a lovely 'straight from the heart' present you made for Liv!!! It will be hard for you to see her go. I am thinking of you. XXX

PS: boxes are looking good! Those dividers are looking great! ;)

XUE said...

What a beautiful gift for your friend. I truly understand how you feel. Have a good weekend ahead!

SusaKay's Quilts said...

The quilt you made for Liv is beautiful! You've come such a long way with your quilt-making.

Theodora quilts said...

I am so sorry to hear that your dear friend is leaving and you won't be seeing her I understand how you must be feeling that is a beautiful applique that you made for her she will have it on her wall and everytime she looks at it she will think of the woderfull times you spent with each other, I missed your last post ,but I just took a look and I must say you made some wonderfull purchases I wish you many hours of enyoyment with your new goodies,I haven't been blogging to much lately a bit under the weather ,but I will soon feel better.xoxo theodora

chrisi said...

wunderschön, ein tolles Geschenl

Silvia said...

Uauhhh Vreni,
How lovely it's this quilt...I love it. I think Kellie's has a lovely designs in his patterns.
You have done it perfect...
Congratulations!!

Kerstin said...

Wow! Ein wunderschöner Quilt! Und da ich gerade gelesen habe, dass du aus der Schweiz stammst, lasse ich auch mein eingerostetes Englisch stecken!

viele Grüße
Kerstin

patchworkdulce said...

Seu trabalho é maravilhoso, estou seguindo seu blog, parabéns. Dulce/Santa Maria/RS/Brasil

Vanilla said...

Amazing quilt!!!! Beautiful flowers, gorgeous colors!!! Love it!

Patricia Lessell said...

I’m so sorry your friend is leaving. The quilt you made her is just beautiful and she will remember you forever. ❤️❤️❤️