Monday, January 10, 2011

The Great Gals at RTCQ

Before I started blogging, I got my quilting chat fix with the gals (and guys) on the RTCQ (rec.textiles.crafts.quilting) newsgroup. After I began blogging, I still managed to keep up with the group. And then my dad died, and life turned upside. I started neglecting my friends at RTCQ, and have just recently begun to dip a toe in again.

Within the RTCQ group is a sub-group that makes hug quilts for people who have suffered a loss--death of a family member or some other tragedy. I myself belong to that group.

Surprisingly, when I reported my loss to the RTCQ group, it just never occurred to me that I would become the recipient of a hug quilt.  I know that sounds silly.  But I was always a "hugger"; not a "huggee". 

So you can imagine my surprise (and yes, wet eyes) when this quilt arrived in today's mail. 


I don't have adequate words to fully express how touched I am.  Your kindness is overwhelming.  It's a beautiful quilt.  I feel well-hugged, and the quilt will be on my bed tonight.
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  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.January 10, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    how sweet! sounds like a wonderful group of quilters.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  2. ShayJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    It's beautiful Michelle and even more so for you because it was unexpected but truly deserved.

    I actually really love the idea of your group too.Maybe I could find a group near me that do something similar.

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  3. Sarah CraigJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    How beautiful, Michelle! And your post will mean so much to the people who participated in making your quilt!!

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  4. PauletteJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    That is so sweet of them! It's beautiful, and it looks like they've incorporated some of your favorite colors!

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  5. AllieJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    What a lovely, lovely thing to do - I've always thought of a quilt as a fabric hug myself, so glad you got one from your friends!

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  6. PokeyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    It is a wonderful hug, and I'm sending one along, too. How sweet, it will be a great reminder that you are loved.
    :-}pokey

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  7. ehowtonJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

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  8. ehowtonJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Its as beautiful and well deserved as you are.

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  9. ElzaanJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    What a lovely gesture from the group. That is a very special hug, and hope it will stay wil you always - knowing that you are thought of, even in not-so-good times.
    Elzaan

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  10. MusicmakerJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I hope your hug warms MANY days to come.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    How beautiful and amazing! May it bring you warmth, and a wealth of beautiful thoughts and memories of your father!

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  12. Ivory SpringJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Oh my!!! What a token of great friendship. I maintain that quilters are the sweetest people, ever!

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  13. AstridJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a great surprise! The quilt is beautiful, and it hugs and warms you for many more years. Such a great idea!

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Your comments brighten my day. :-)

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