Friday, September 10, 2010

Lovely Selvage Gift!


I just received the nicest gifts from Joan of Smyrna, Georgia. She made a selvge cover for this quilter's notebook ("needlework companion"/idea book) and a selvagey bookmark. Aren't they beautiful? Thank you, Joan!



The little button closure is covered by this happy face resting on two yoyo-like flowers. It makes my heart smile :-) Also notice the red zig-zag stitching along the selvage edges. A nice touch.



A selvage near the happy face says "Blank Quilting." This one always makes me chuckle. It's like "flavorless chocolate." What's the point? Lol. Perfect, I like that one. Another good selvage is the "Girlfriends" below. I hope fabric manufacturers will give us more selvages with "useable" words on them, like "Happy Birthday," or phrases, quotes, lyrics, names, places...anything.



Thank you, Joan. Aren't quilters thoughtful?

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9 comments:

  1. Wonderful gift.

    And I so want to learn to make those cheerful fabric flowers. Very cute. Just make you want to smile!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  2. Joan is a very generous lady indeed. I've been lucky enough to enjoy her generosity in the past as well. I just love the gifts she has made for you. What very suitable presents and very one of a kind.

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  3. I want to be Joan! She's a giving, thoughtful person. I try. There aren't enough hours in the day to share gifts with ALL my friends. God has richly blessed me with special people... and you too, Karen, it appears!

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  4. What nice gifts! I love it when you share smaller projects. Have a great weekend!

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  5. Thank you for the kind words. But I was only repaying Karen for all the delightful inspiration from her blog.

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  6. this is a beautiful little project and gift! they're so well made and so tastefully!

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  7. excuse my English! I meant tasteful...

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  8. Really beautiful i love it thank,s for great job & great post.nice gift i like it.Send Flowers Pakistan

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