tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post4413107655170856878..comments2023-07-02T09:13:08.335+01:00Comments on driftwood: blue shirt quilttesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908739057086813722noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-38625207237785232612011-02-09T01:51:12.411+00:002011-02-09T01:51:12.411+00:00That is so amazing! A beautiful hug from grandad t...That is so amazing! A beautiful hug from grandad to E.amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Topshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474826187006197342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-35652429494863642682011-02-02T17:44:42.602+00:002011-02-02T17:44:42.602+00:00I love your sentiments in making this.I love your sentiments in making this.Francescahttp://www.fuoriborgo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-51807089826029992872011-01-23T18:03:18.469+00:002011-01-23T18:03:18.469+00:00i lv the quilt and th iddea of the quilt,and yes I...i lv the quilt and th iddea of the quilt,and yes I am making a jean quilt for my 11 year old grand son and it was a mistake to ask if he had any request,they want the almost impossible those little darlings , lv your blog and I'll be back. TinkTink's Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321644651261694258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-89432267455030969882011-01-22T10:10:27.018+00:002011-01-22T10:10:27.018+00:00The quilt looks muted and beautiful - I bet it'...The quilt looks muted and beautiful - I bet it's really soft. The thought behind it is so lovely.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-33867070063148545892011-01-21T20:11:18.349+00:002011-01-21T20:11:18.349+00:00Just beautiful, as always! There is a lovely, gent...Just beautiful, as always! There is a lovely, gentle book called Tear Soup which is really helpful for young and old facing the loss of a loved one. I think amazon have it although one of my friends from the US sent it to me when my mum died.<br />I, too, am collecting old shirts but it will be a while before I have enough for a quilt I think but so good to see what you have done.scjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990865622858380419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-41193656008492118222011-01-21T18:58:01.387+00:002011-01-21T18:58:01.387+00:00a memory quilt? how wonderful!
(footballs? ha ha ...a memory quilt? how wonderful!<br /><br />(footballs? ha ha ha...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597324560311863417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-20477624925544061832011-01-20T15:06:13.830+00:002011-01-20T15:06:13.830+00:00What a lovely, thoughtful mum you are, Tess. xoxox...What a lovely, thoughtful mum you are, Tess. xoxoxo The quilt is beautiful, and I know it will give great joy and comfort to Mr E (especially once it features those sport motifs!).Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-61129113607419791342011-01-19T17:20:25.620+00:002011-01-19T17:20:25.620+00:00That is beautiful and sure to become an heirloom.That is beautiful and sure to become an heirloom.Rattling Onhttp://www.rattlingon.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-26086706048318645952011-01-19T10:36:03.344+00:002011-01-19T10:36:03.344+00:00Oh wow! And to think of all the old blue shirts I...Oh wow! And to think of all the old blue shirts I've thrown out over the years! Its lovely!potter jotterhttp://potterjotter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-52844385265955539492011-01-19T08:53:15.425+00:002011-01-19T08:53:15.425+00:00What a lovely idea, and a beautiful item. I hope i...What a lovely idea, and a beautiful item. I hope it gives comfort.The Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-41775079746632890792011-01-19T00:34:52.355+00:002011-01-19T00:34:52.355+00:00Oh Tess its gorgeus! its a great idea too, ours ge...Oh Tess its gorgeus! its a great idea too, ours get maid into dusters! xxxJoshy and bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827832222367615534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-91495232381455845252011-01-18T15:53:24.660+00:002011-01-18T15:53:24.660+00:00LOVELY, Tess! I love all the soft blues and white,...LOVELY, Tess! I love all the soft blues and white, and over all simplicity... FAB "upcycling/recycling! ;o) Happy Days ((HUGS)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-35175285065099500542011-01-18T10:44:29.824+00:002011-01-18T10:44:29.824+00:00What a lovely way thing to do with those shirts. I...What a lovely way thing to do with those shirts. I do hope it helps him. I am having trouble imagining the football quilting so I am looking forward to seeing the end result.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211488396837926356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-85376850365471671602011-01-18T06:24:54.170+00:002011-01-18T06:24:54.170+00:00This is wonderful! What a great use for old shirts...This is wonderful! What a great use for old shirts. Clever old thing you!<br />xLizzieJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056286752001815522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-17476773090317986082011-01-17T23:47:34.681+00:002011-01-17T23:47:34.681+00:00Oh what a beautiful quilt. Such wonderful shades o...Oh what a beautiful quilt. Such wonderful shades of blue. And such a perfect way to remember. <br /><br />K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-20740077573962341302011-01-17T23:00:46.557+00:002011-01-17T23:00:46.557+00:00What a truely fitting way to remember you son'...What a truely fitting way to remember you son's grandfather, something to be treasured. Well done Tess.<br />Denise xPrimrose Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023738188113079905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-34344680340133636172011-01-17T22:05:35.281+00:002011-01-17T22:05:35.281+00:00Tess that's such a gorgeous idea, he'll ha...Tess that's such a gorgeous idea, he'll have constant cuddles now won't he? What a lovely mum you are xxharmony and rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514921461051048885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-82470872038050102562011-01-17T20:48:05.427+00:002011-01-17T20:48:05.427+00:00Hello! I normally lurk in the shadows and have a g...Hello! I normally lurk in the shadows and have a good read, but this post really touched me. What a wonderful way to remember someone special. It's really beautiful, too - well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027103981866553335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-80378846128888477722011-01-17T20:26:50.518+00:002011-01-17T20:26:50.518+00:00Wonderful idea!Wonderful idea!Zoyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188606014773150853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-34202280621890244282011-01-17T20:03:22.731+00:002011-01-17T20:03:22.731+00:00Beautiful quilt! I love all the cool blues, it wor...Beautiful quilt! I love all the cool blues, it works so well. Old shirt fabrics are lovely to sew as they are so soft, aren't they? And sweet of E to suggest footballs..It will be a lovely quilt to snuggle under. Helen xHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-44128403262885376252011-01-17T19:58:39.351+00:002011-01-17T19:58:39.351+00:00What a brill idea and the different shades of blue...What a brill idea and the different shades of blue look lovely...sounds like you've got more work though Sure it'll be fab - can't wait!ahomespunyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471961342475134140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-73506361013281654692011-01-17T19:52:41.091+00:002011-01-17T19:52:41.091+00:00This is lovely, Tess, fresh and modern - and a won...This is lovely, Tess, fresh and modern - and a wonderful way to honour your son's grandfather, along with providing some comfort.walter and mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654023053222721637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-56512845800763052772011-01-17T17:10:58.033+00:002011-01-17T17:10:58.033+00:00That is lovely. I've been cutting up old shirt...That is lovely. I've been cutting up old shirts with a similar intention but mine won't have such touching associations. And I love that it's just shades of blue - I have a LOT of blue shirt material.dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-25033684814542267562011-01-17T16:50:46.721+00:002011-01-17T16:50:46.721+00:00Bless him, looking forward to how you come up with...Bless him, looking forward to how you come up with the footballsperiwinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061430927732039062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390436548583166562.post-25921915361191687902011-01-17T16:01:27.045+00:002011-01-17T16:01:27.045+00:00Oh my. AxOh my. AxMagic Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659823964712899460noreply@blogger.com