by toogie 23 Oct 2022

Hi Cuties! I wanted to show you the quilts we gave these veterans and two still active servicemen yesterday. I only made two of these, so you should recognize those. They are all so different but equally nice.

These two guys are family members. The one with gold quilt is a great nephew. His dad in black shirt is my husbands nephew. He is still active.
The one with the red/white/blue is married to my husbands niece. Family picture of him is with wife, one of his daughters and two grandchildren. He served 22 years he said because he loves his country. His dad was a retired veteran with over 20 years.
Hope you like the pics! Have a great day! Kids and my sister are all coming to eat today. ❤️Toogie

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by sewilso 15 Dec 2022

Wow, these are stunning! Very nice work Toogie! I know they were greatly appreciated!

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toogie by toogie edited 15 Dec 2022

Thank you , they said they appreciate us and the quilts, but we make them because we really appreciate and love our vets!

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by cfidl 26 Oct 2022

These are wonderful and it is so great to see the group of beneficiaries and their families.

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toogie by toogie 26 Oct 2022

Yes, we had a great turn out. All veterans came and most had family or friends with them. It's so disappointing for us when a vet doesn't show up to receive his quilt. We had nine to give (see picture below) at the presentation on the 13th. One of mine didn't show, for the third time and 2 of Emily's and one of RoAnn's so 4 quilts out of 9 weren't awarded that day. I'm glad these 5 men made it and were touched by the ceremony.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 25 Oct 2022

You are an awesome group and so talented. Our vets deserve to be the beneficiaries or your loving work

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toogie by toogie 26 Oct 2022

I'm very fond of the group members and their generosity, not only to the vets, but to each other. Someone is always sharing a stash from a loved one of fabrics, rulers etc for all of us to re-home. When something is left on a table, they say give it to me, because they think I'll figure out what to make with it-lol

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by sewtired 25 Oct 2022

I've not been up to commenting too much lately, but I've enjoyed everyone's pictures. Well done Toogie! Great quilts, lovely photos, very fine people.

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toogie by toogie 25 Oct 2022

I am glad to see you post or comment. Hope you feel up to more soon. Take care-Toogie

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by sebsews 25 Oct 2022

Your generosity is so much appreciated. I love the pictures. You are blessed!

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toogie by toogie 25 Oct 2022

Thank you, not sure what else to say….

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by jrob Moderator 24 Oct 2022

I so love you for this!

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toogie by toogie 25 Oct 2022

Awe how sweet you are! It’s easy making something you love to do and for people you respect and appreciate.

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by toogie 23 Oct 2022

This was the presentation on the 13th.

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by 02kar Moderator 23 Oct 2022

I'm so glad you share the quilts and then the folks who receive them. it is so special to see the smiles on their faces. It had to be especially nice to see 2 family members receive theirs. Thanks for the countless hours you spend making these special quilts.

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toogie by toogie edited 24 Oct 2022

I made all five of the quilts, in the picture I added directly above your comment, but I love doing this. This is nothing compared to the time and sacrifice these men and women have put in. It’s the least I can do, plus I have fun!-lol

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by pennifold 23 Oct 2022

Hi Toogie, they are all beautiful and no doubt tears were shed. You are so generous with your time doing these. Great work, love Chris

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2022

I love making these and especially moving when it’s a family member.

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by graceandham 23 Oct 2022

And the winner is ... everybody! What a wonderful time.

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2022

Yes it was!

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by markus 23 Oct 2022

Lovely

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2022

Thank you

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by dailylaundry 23 Oct 2022

Lovely, lovely, lovely!!! Such a wonderful thing to do for veterans! Well done, Toogie!! Hugs!

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2022

Someone gave me money said to go eat out with my husband. I told him no, I don’t do it for money. I do it because I appreciate the veterans and told him if he still wanted to give I’d pass it on to our leader that handles the finances/books. He gave and I passed it on right then. In the speech it states we are able to make the quilts because of donations of money, fabrics and of course our time. Thank

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by asterixsew Moderator 23 Oct 2022

Always love these occasions that you share with us

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2022

It was a nice day with the veterans and families.

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