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hug quilts thoughts
Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back
in case of short order need? Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria |
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On 18/11/11 18:28, Taria wrote:
Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria Or even if not a quilt, a top ready to be quilted, that way the outlay for backing, batting and binding only gets made when it is needed. Lizzy |
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On Nov 18, 2:28*pm, "Taria" wrote:
Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? *Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. * I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria Well I don't know about that - the personal touch is really heart- warming to me. The thought that we all contributed blocks with purple or lime green in them cuz it's a favourite colour of the Hugee is just something that you couldn't get from a standby HUG - just my thoughts. Sharon (N.B.) |
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That's a very good idea Taria. We could use generally liked colours,
with a fairly simple pattern. .. In message , Taria writes Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Even better! Thanks Lizzy.
.. In message , Lizzy Taylor writes On 18/11/11 18:28, Taria wrote: Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria Or even if not a quilt, a top ready to be quilted, that way the outlay for backing, batting and binding only gets made when it is needed. Lizzy -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Yes, but ... ...
Speed is often necessary, or at least helpful. They would still have the signatures on. .. In message , Sharon writes On Nov 18, 2:28*pm, "Taria" wrote: Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? *Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. * I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria Well I don't know about that - the personal touch is really heart- warming to me. The thought that we all contributed blocks with purple or lime green in them cuz it's a favourite colour of the Hugee is just something that you couldn't get from a standby HUG - just my thoughts. Sharon (N.B.) -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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I've been thinking about this idea and had some misgivings at first but you
know, it just might be a Very Good plan. As you've said, it wouldn't be as personal as others but the blocks would be signed. And there's probably a color that would/could be loved by any hug-ee. Blue? Is there anyone who doesn't love blue? ( DH loves any color so long as it's blue.) Polly "Pat S" wrote in message ... That's a very good idea Taria. We could use generally liked colours, with a fairly simple pattern. . In message , Taria writes Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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The 'hug' I received was incredible -- pieces and blocks of fabric with all kinds of flowers and packets of flower seeds. Coming after we lost 10 years of landscaping and beloved plants to a septic disaster, those hugs kept me going for a long time. I looked forward to the mail every day. And my heart just sang. Yes, a quilt or two put back would be good for generic needs. But I do believe the personal feeling put into each hug is what makes it healing. Maybe we needa quilt to keep for ... strangers, or situations where warmth and cuddling is needed really quick. But for us, for our friends and (okay I'm feeling a little teary here thinking about it) our RCTQ family, I think we need to keep giving HUGS the same way as always. Things will happen. That's life. But we go on. Because that's what quilters do.
Love you all, Sunny |
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On 11/18/2011 5:38 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
I've been thinking about this idea and had some misgivings at first but you know, it just might be a Very Good plan. As you've said, it wouldn't be as personal as others but the blocks would be signed. And there's probably a color that would/could be loved by any hug-ee. Blue? Is there anyone who doesn't love blue? ( DH loves any color so long as it's blue.) Polly ME!!!!! I absolutely ABHOR blue -- stuff like baby blue or sky blue. I like teal blue, turquoise blue, navy blue and can, on occasion, tolerate bright, jewel toned sapphire blue but that's it. The blue most of you think of when the color is mentioned is just plain icky, IMNSHO (R&D&H) !!! CiaoMeow ^;;^ PAX, Tia Mary /\__/\ |
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We have often been encouraged by the hug mistress to make ahead hug
blocks of different colors and types in the 6" format so that they could be sent off quickly. That might be the best of both worlds. The hugs could be personalized in color or type but with a quick block deadline to speed the process. For myself I find if I don't make the block within the first two days of the request it doesn't get done. I will try to refill my hug block box so I have more on hand in the future. The idea worked well when the box was filled several years ago. Just need to continually replenish it. I have found it comforting to have several throw quilts on hand ready to donate to various charities. Just this week I heard about a local craft sale to benefit a home being established for girls and women being rescued from the sex slave trade. It was nice to have something ready to donate because I would not have had the time to make anything. Making these throws for charity is so much fun because I can try new patterns and use fabric from my stash. The hard part is sticking to the fabric in the stash. It is so tempting to find half the fabric in the stash but then feel I must purchase the other half to have just the perfect quilt. Making do as early quilters would have done does not come naturally for me. Susan On Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:28:15 -0800, "Taria" wrote: Is there any reason we don't have a couple of hug quilts set back in case of short order need? Sometimes we really could use a hug that gets where it is going kind of quickly. I know it wouldn't be as personal but in a case like the Gifford hug we could have had one to her right away. Just a thought. Taria |
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