This is the first time any of us have gathered since Terri died. Obviously this brought bittersweet moments, but mostly love and laughter because that is Terri's legacy. Ceri brought up the pieced bee tops from Terri's two years in the bee. Fiona and I had finished the last two blocks with an embroidered prayer that are in the centre of each quilt. Ceri and Hadley pieced the blocks into tops. Trudi has now taken these home to put them on her long arm and do her magic.
These quilts will be presented to Terri's daughters in July at her memorial service. It was the least we could do in her memory.
Another thing being done in her memory is Ceri is going to do The Race For Life in a couple of months. She will do this wearing a costume made out of donated quilt blocks. And she will be raising money for cancer research whilst doing said 10k. If anyone is interested in sponsoring her run please do follow this link and give her your support. https://www.justgiving.com/ceristokoe/
I also came away from Di's house with fabric, (Yeah, yeah, I know. What a surprise.)
I topped my supply of Essex linen and aurifil. Another of our original founding Brit Bed members, Judith, is selling fabrics and patterns in her Etsy shop - Just Jude Designs. If you're in the UK I have to say the linen is only £10 a metre. Get it while you can. Other fabric is listed at great prices too, just saying, but I needed the linen.
It never fails me how amazing it is to be in this group of such talented, loyal and wonderful women. I totally lucked out the day Laura Jane asked if anyone was interested in being part of a UK bee four years ago. Totally lucked out!
Susan
Looks like an amazing day with some amazing people xx
ReplyDeleteGoing to go donate now, I'd give Ceri my patchwork dress if I thought it was the sort of thing you could run in, it's warm and lined and figure hugging so not ideal! Lovely tops.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day! Good that you can do some lovely things in Terri's memory. Cancer sucks. Hours after I donated to school friends Just Giving because she's walking 240 miles in memory of her younger brother that died of Cancer, I found out another of our school friends has been lost to it.
ReplyDeleteMeeting up with friends is one of the best ways to spend a weekend, couple that with anything fabric related and you have perfection. x
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you all xxxx
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great weekend! Beautiful quilts for Terri's daughters!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you ladies had a fun day , while remembering and no doubt sharing stories of the influence Terri had on each of you. The girls quilts are just stunning.
ReplyDeleteWell said my friend! And ditto to all the sentiments expressed! Jxo
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun time with fun friends. loving the hexies, another use for them .
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty special group of people, I am so happy to have been able to meet most/all of you in person, including Terri. Those quilts will be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a day! tears and laughter, no doubt . . true friends are such treasures.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good day and really nice that we could share memories of Terri. What a woman! Di x
ReplyDeleteYou certainly did luck out, you all did! You lot have a fantastic support group :) The quilts look gorgeous so far!
ReplyDeleteSounds like another great day, tinged with sadness. What a great thing Ceri is doing, I can't wait to see her outfit!!
ReplyDeleteSusan, these quilts are going to be awesome. I am sure they will bring love and comfort to her daughters.
ReplyDeleteThe blessings of these friendships far outweighs the quilting goodness that comes from this group. You all are doubly blessed.
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