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Friday, August 30, 2013

Natalia To The Rescue

 
A month ago,
a tragic car accident took the lives
of three young adults
from or near my community.
Among the survivors
is a very special young lady.
 
She is broken and battered,
but extremely lucky to be alive.
She has a very long recovery period
ahead of her. 
She'll be in the hospital for months.
 
As a quilter, my first reaction was,
"I've got to make her a quilt!."
 
I had the perfect flimsy already pieced.
But how do I finish it yesterday?
I put out feelers all through Nova Scotia
and Cape Breton.
No one up here seems to do
custom FMQ.
 
And then an angel,
disguised as 
Natalia Bonner at Piece N Quilt,
came to my rescue.


Outdoor photo opportunities are not possible today,
and space is limited indoors.  Oh, well.  You get the picture!
 
I wrote to Natalia and told her my tale.
 



She said, "Send it to me!!  I'll squeeze you in!"
 
 

 
It took a week to travel to Utah.
 

 
 
And a week to make it's return trip to Nova Scotia.
 

 
 
It probably took me longer to attach the binding and label
than it did for Natalia to quilt it.
 

 
 
But now it's ready to go down to the hospital
in Halifax with her twin tonight!!
 

 
 
Thank you, Natalia,
from the bottom of my heart,
for casting your magic touch
upon this very special quilt!
I'm over-the-moon!!
 

Have a funderful day.
~karen
 


47 comments:

grammie g said...

Hi Karen.. Very touching post and such a wonderful heart warming story, I hope this amazing quilt will help her in her recovery !!

The quilting is great I like the way she did the kitties !!
Grace

Maria said...

What a gorgeous quilt and the quilting is fabulous. Such a thoughtful gift for the young lady. I am sure she will love it Karen.

Tammy said...

What a beautiful, heartwarming quilt, Karen! This world needs more people with giant hearts, such as you and Natalia! I'll be praying for the young lady to heal fully.

hetty said...

Quilters the world over are kind, generous folks. Such a sad story, but you have helped to make it better. You are one of those wonderful quilters! The quilt is beautiful and the quilting fantastic. Sending positive, healing vibes down to Halifax for the young lady to fully recover.

Terry said...

What a beautiful quilt! Her quilting is always amazing! :0)

Janet said...

Quilters are generous people! It is a lovely quilt and I really like the label. Our quilts are hugs.

julieQ said...

Good for you, for making that girl a healing quilt...and thank goodness for a fabulous quilter too!!

Abby and Stephanie said...

A lovely gesture not only on Natalia's part but on yours as well. It's certain to bring a smile and lots of comfort during hospital recovery and well beyond.

TexWisGirl said...

that is so beautiful. you and natalia are both angels...

Lynn said...

Well I think that makes both you Natalia angels! I'm a big fan of her quilting and now even a bigger one! I love the pattern, it's adorable and her quilting is stunning. I'm sure it will bring comfort to the young lady.

Lynn said...

And thanks for sharing the pdf, very kind of you!

Bob Bushell said...

What a way of quilt making for a poor young woman in hospital. You are a wonderful woman.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

how cool!! that is really neat to have a quilt ready now and delivered - it will make the time in the hospital a little more colorful. So nice of Natalie to squeeze it in.

Roy Norris said...

Thats a lovely thing to do Karen.

Teatime Creations said...

What a beautiful treasure you have gifted to this young girl to make her healing more comfortable.

Montanagirl said...

Lovely post - and wonderful quilt - I'm sure it will help her in her recovery. There are angels wandering all over this earth I think.

Fiona said...

Fantastic.... a lovely quilt and lovely quilting on it too.... how very special...
Hugz

Sheila said...

Karen , the quilt is amazing and the quilting superb , this quilt will wrap your young friend in love and healing . You are such a dear and my thoughts are with this young lady with hopes she recovers quickly . Hugs Sheila

Lesley said...

The quilt is stunning, and the custom quilting is perfect for it! Such a thoughtful gift for a little lady who will soon have it to cuddle with a lifetime of hugs. A sweet gesture, Karen, and a wonderful post. Prayers and positive thoughts for your little friend. And thank you so much for sharing your label...it is so special!

Sondra said...

YOU both did an awesome job...I hope it helps to the healing go faster...

Binsa said...

Hello Karen, your post touched my heart, such a caring and generous thought for the young lass...my thoughts for her....not an easy road for her.....love the quilting on the quilt and the circle label...hugs lyn

Linda Reeder said...

Everybody loves kitties, and that quilt is wonderful. What amazing quilting!

FlourishingPalms said...

You are so very generous for thinking to do this giving, and for working out how to get it quilted with the help of the also-generous Natalie - the epitome of what quilters are known for - giving. I'm terribly proud of both of you, who humble the rest of us. On behalf of other quilters, I will say, Thank you!"

Just Ramblin' said...

Karen, The quilt turned out absolutely beautiful and Natalia did an awesome job quilting it. This is going to be a treasure and this young lady is so blessed to have it. I'm sure it will bring her a lot of comfort. Just looking at all those adorable "kitties" bring a smile to my face, so I can just imagine how it is going to make her feel. You are so kind and thoughtful to do this. I know blessings are going to come your way for your generosity. I tried to get the pdf file, but it came up that I need permission. Know anything about this. Nola

Our photos said...

Lovely Cat Quilt!

eileeninmd said...

What a lovely gesture and a beautiful quilt. The kitties are adorable. What a treasure! I hope the women recovers quickly. HUGS to you and her!

Have a happy day!

Allie said...

What an absolutely brilliant thing for you each to do - I'll pray for that young lady. I'm sure your gorgeous quilt will bring her much-needed comfort!!!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful story xx

Melissa said...

It is absolutely beautiful, the quilt and the story.

Carrie P. said...

the quilt is so pretty. you both did such wonderful work. how generous of you both.

Raewyn said...

How very caring and thoughtful. The quilt is gorgeous and I'm sure it will be well loved.

Natalia from Piece N Quilt said...

Karen, obviously I already knew the story behind this post but reading it again today brought tears to my eyes. You're an angel and I know that quilt will be cherished for years and years to come!
xoxo
Natalia

~Diana said...

Beautiful quilt. Wishing the girl a successful and quick recovery, and wishing the community recovery as well. These things are always so sad...

DeniseinVA said...

A very heartwarming post, with a lot of love pouring out of it. In body and soul I wish this young lady a speedy recovery. To receive such a gift from loving hearts will help the healing process.

Kathie Brown said...

KaHolly, what a tragic story that you turned into a miracle! I hope your friend is healing well, physically as well as emotionally. Thank you for being so kind when there is so much sadness in the world!

Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O) said...

Natalia shines as an example to humankind about how to behave in an honorable fashion in all she does. For her to step up and do this gorgeous quilting reaffirms my earlier judgment of her outstanding character.

Thank you, KaHolly, for creating this loving gift for the young woman. A lifetime hug for her is a gift that will bring comfort beyond measure. I bow to you.

The young woman is help up to the Universal Healing Power with the entire community.

Mary said...

Love the story that goes with this quilt. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Prayers & Best Wishes for a quick recovery. Love Natalia's magic when she quilts.

Rebeckah Austin said...

How very sweet <3 Where can I find the pattern?

Michelle said...

Oooh....that gorgeous quilting! I love the idea of cats curled up on a quilt that's supposed to bring comfort.

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

What a loving and generous quilter (and such talent, too!) to do this on no notice... and what a dear precious friend you are. She is going to love this and, of course, quilts work miracles when it comes to healing!

Carla said...

I love the quilt and quilting.
You and Natalia are Angels.

Unknown said...

I love your quilt. It is beautiful. It brings back memories for me of when I was twelve and in a bad car wreck. I was in the hospital for a month and then the recovery was a long time at home. My cat would curl up on my feet and stay there while I recovered in bed. He would only get up when I got up to go to the bathroom and he would be right back curled up on my feet. This went on for months. What a treasure of a quilt. Where can I get the pattern for this quilt. Would love to make it. What sweet memories it brings me.

Karen said...

What a beautiful quilt. I love the label. Do you mind if I used the words in the circle on my quilts?

Anne said...

I love this quilt the blocks for the cats are so clever. I have a young friend in hospital and it's going to be a long haul. I would love to make her a quilt but it would need to be involve rabbits. Any suggestions how a similar rabbit block could be made.
Anne

Julia D @ Jada's Quilting Adventures said...

Wow! Just beautiful :) and very special!

Auntiepatch said...

Does anyone have an update on the lucky girl who received this beautiful quilt? I hope she's doing well now.

Mama Spark said...

I am totally in love with this quilt where is the pattern from?