by toogie 05 Sep 2024

Hello Cuties , I needed to make a quilt for a U.S. Navy veteran. I had the naval fabric that I used here, in the outer border, but I fretted over just what to make. I finally decided to try an anchor. It’s BIG but not as big as the real ship’s anchor-lol- The second picture is the top when I realized a mistake and had to change out a square. The top before quilting measures 65x81 and is QOV #55 I hope she likes it!

As you know we have been going through a stressful time with Nora’s health. We did get some good news Tuesday that no cancer or autoimmune diseases were detected. Maybe subconsciously I was lead to make this ‘ship’s anchor’ for the veteran, bc we have held firm to our ‘Jesus anchor’. Who knows but I will always relate this quilt to good news for Nora. Have a nice day friends-Toogie

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by 02kar Moderator 06 Sep 2024

I love how you are able to personize each quilt to the branch of service. And I love how you connected the naval anchor with your need to be anchored to Jesus. It is a difficult chapter you and your family have been living through, but a lesson we all need to be reminded of during the crazy time we are living in.

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jrob by jrob 09 Sep 2024

Amen

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by mrskiki 06 Sep 2024

Beautiful! I am sure she will love it. Hugs.Nan

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by dragonflyer 06 Sep 2024

Great job Toogie!

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by mops Moderator 06 Sep 2024

so different, so lovely!

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by asterixsew Moderator 05 Sep 2024

toogie creating something in fabric (when trying to not think about what you have been through with Nora) I have always found to be a stress buster. This is a very different quilt to your usual work. I like this in its simplicity and I am sure that the new owner will be delighted with it.

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