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Sunday 18 March 2012

A Gift of Quilts

This morning we set off to London to Olympia to see the 500 quilts that have been made for each of the countries particpating in the 2012 Olympic games. This also includes the Paraylmpic Teams too.

I have had a lovely Mothers Day as we went as a family  It was DS suggestion we go as he wanted photos of me and Abi with the quilt I made . It was history in the making as I know for sure I won't be around to see another Olympic Games here in the UK but hopefully Abigail will and she will have her own little bit of proof that she was at something OLYMPIC in 2012.

We also got the oppurtunity to find out what team was getting my quilt called STARS UNITED and it's the Paralympic team of Mozambique .

My Pumpkin Patcher's and Shipton Quilters who I am a member of also made quilts  and the Pumpkin Patchers Quilt  called UNION STARS  is going to the Bahamas and the SHIPTON ALL STARS quilt to Mauritania.

It adds another interest for me now to see these teams in the opening cermony and watch how they perform throughout the games.

STARS UNITED AND ABIGAIL'S FIRST QUILT SHOW.
She dosen't look very happy about it.

SHIPTON ALL STARS MADE BY SHIPTON QUILTERS
UNITED STARS MADE BY THE PUMPKIN PATCHERS - TEAM MEMBERS, MAUREEN, JOAN, CAROL, JACKI, SHEILA AND MYSELF AND QUILTED BY ROSEMARY ARCHER OF FROME VALLEY QUILTING.



15 comments:

  1. What a fun event to attend and photograph with Abigail!!

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    1. Looks like a fun family outing Sue. I'm sure you'll have Abigail quilting in no time. Or, at least, laying on one. :)

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  3. Your quilts are lovely, Sue, and Abigail is precious. History making all around.

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  4. What a special day, so nice that your making memories already with her!
    Love the quilts especial the tone on tone stars. just beautiful.
    Kathie

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  5. Great quilts Sue and what a special photo to remember it all. Take care.

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  6. What a great event! I just finished my 2008 olympic quilt. I hope they make a book, I'd love to see them
    Adorable photo of you and Abigail.

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  7. What a special event to share with your family.
    Awesome quilts! Thanks for the peek!

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  8. Congratulations, Sue! What a great story and a great quilt! Lovely picture of you and Abigail :)

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  9. Congratulations Sue - so nice to see your smiling face with Abigail. Your son had a brillaint idea creating and capturing wonderful times. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  10. A treasured memory in the making! Love the quilts and your grand daughter is adorable!!!

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  11. I love the quilt you made and the ones you took part in. How neat that they displayed them all for everyone to see. History in the making.

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  12. The neutral colored star quilt is very nice. Would be good for a man.

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  13. How thrilling to have your quilt chosen to feature in the Olympics, I think Abigail looks well impressed, myself!
    BTW I made the calico wreath and have posted pix today.

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  14. The photo of you and Abigail and the quilt is a real keeper. How special for your quilt to have such a special purpose--the display and eventually home to Mozambique. I find the whole concept of quilts going to the visiting teams such a wonderful project. Bravo to the organizers and to the quilters who are participating in it.

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