Monday, March 30, 2009

Friends and Quilts

Friends are the best at knowing what I like. A special friend tucked the above three quilt squares into my birthday gift this year. They are vintage quilt squares. Now my mind is running with possibilities to do with the three squares. Eventhough each square is a different color the center is the same, much like each of us. We may look different on the outside, but inside we each have a heart that loves, cries, and rejoices in the daily small things of life. I think I will frame these three beautiful squares and hang them in my office to enjoy each day.
Another friend gave me a tea cozy made from an old family quilt. It is one of my favorites. It is used almost daily over my morning teapot. Friends are indeed "the best".

Today is the last regular Monday for sharing quilts. Tomorrow is my 200th blog. In celebration of both events I am giving away a copy of the book mentioned several weeks ago, Hidden in Plain View, A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad. Just leave a comment here throughout this week and on Friday, April 3rd, I will announce the winner.