A couple years ago - on a yahoo group - I met a lady that called herself 'Mrs. Butterfly' - she was asking for some help with donations for quilts for local children and I not making quilts contacted her and offered some test stitchouts that I had and wasn't planning on using, but couldn't throw away - I boxed them up and shipped them of with a request to see a picture of any of the quilts that she might make with them - recently - Mrs. Butterfly contacted me via facebook and tonight she posted this picture of a quilt she made - I am thrilled so see so many of my test on it - one from 'simplerosie' and several from my testing for Ashlea at Bunnycup Designs.

Wow!!

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Thanks Kay.

It is a lovely quilt !!!

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Yes, it is.

well don sherline...soozie

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Thanks, it is all Norma's design and quilting.

This is great work.

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Sigrun, thanks!

That is such a great use for stitch outs!!!! How wonderful. The quilt turned out beautiful!

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Ramona, isn't it neat to see something that was just a test - that was put with other squares and made into - such a lovely work of art? Thanks

Such a great idea to pass along those stitch outs Shirlene and Norma did a great job of putting them together for what sounds like a great little person to enjoy...Hugs & *4U both...Glenda x0x0x

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Yes, Glenda - a great quilt and for a special person, too.

OH WOW ...thank you for posting Shirlene...and thank you so much for all the lovely comments on this quilt...Auston the recipient of this quilt has Aplastic Leukemia...he is doing well with his Chemo right now and loves his quilt...Your test blocks have been put to many good uses ..I just forgot to get pictures of some of them...God Bless Norma

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by sqdancer 18 Nov 2011

*4U and Hugs Norma for your great work, sure all your recipients are thrilled with the gift....

by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Thank you Norma aka Mrs. Butterfly - I love what you have done and am thrilled that the blocks are being used in many ways.

Thanks Glenda!

That is so nice of you Shirlene - what a great cause that Norma is doing. It's always nice to see your work displayed. Love and blessings Chris

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Chris, thank you - Norma does wonderful work. *4U

Shirlene, what a wonderful idea. Thank you for posting this story.

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Sarah, thank you so much.

Very nice quilt and so nice of you to give her your tests.

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Thank you - it was a pleasure.

Comgrats Shirlene! Gorgeous job!!

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by dilceia 17 Nov 2011

congratulations!

by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011

Dilcia, thank you.

Great job to both. A lovely gift that will we a treasure for all time :)

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Pauline, thanks - I do as well.

Very cool, Shirlene! Wonderful of Norma to do this for charity. Truely a labor of love! <3

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Yes, Kimi it is! Thanks!

How wonderful that the two of you were able to do this. I simply love it!!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Denise, thanks so much!

great to know what to do with the test samples.. thanks for sharing

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Sally, it sure beat tossing all that lovely work out. I knew I would never make a quilt like this. Hehehe!

stunning.. she is gifted and generous

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Kathy, that she is.

This is so kind and a great work.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

DeVon, it is great work.

What a WONDERFUL act of kindness and generosity... you are my angel.

Hugs

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Thanks Linda!

Very beautiful, you are so warm hearted to give this to someone that can make use of it, hugs.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Geeta, thank you.

It is beautiful!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Thanks!

Heart warming to see people who give of themselves (& their talents) so freely especially when it benefits children. Your work is way cute and Mrs. Butterfly did a stupendous job putting them into a quilt. You're a gem!!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Thank you so very much - I appreciate your thoughts.

Shirlene, She sure made a beautiful quilt with your stitchouts. That was super of you to do that.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Mildred, thank you - do you want to be the next person to receive some? Hehehe! You make lovely quilts, too.

by tippi 18 Nov 2011

I would love to have some of your stitch outs.

nice job!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Thanks Barbara.

Wonderful, I love this idea. A child will cherish it forever. Hugs!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Lucy, thanks!

VERY NICE SHIRLENE:):-0 HUGS

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Carolyn, thanks.

What a cool program that is! I am not ready to give up any of my stitchouts, maybe in 10 years or so! I'm proud of you ladies! Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Christine, thank you so much. When they pile up and you never do anything with them - you just want them out of the way - then you will let go - Hehehe!

What a wonderful story and such a nice quilt, lots of memories brought back to you by such a nice deed..you are such a special lady Ms. Shirlene, thanks for sharing both with us.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Lulu, thank you!

Thanks for sharing the story and photo of the quilt. It is so cute. Nice work.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Reva, thank you so very much.

It was a marvelous thing for you to do, Shirlener... I know you must be thrilled that she used your test stitchouts in this way. Kudos to both of you.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Liz, I was thrilled.

What a beautiful story to use your test stitching and be use for quilt charity and it most be a wonderful feeling smart thinking .Maria

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Maria, thank you so much.

It is beautiful! What a special quilt for a special child! Love it.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Patsy, thanks

Ein wunderschöner Quilt

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

teun, thanks

lovely

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Kathy, thank you.

Looks like the whole blue middle section was made into pockets. Your stitchouts made into a neat quilt.

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Anita, you are right - the middle section is pockets - I forgot to mention that - thanks!

What a great project, the kids will love it. when we all work together.....

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Thanks Erma.

It is a lovely quilt....

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Thanks dear.

Lovely Shirlene and thanks for posting. Its great seeing stitch outs used in such a great way. Just wondering what time it is with you at the moment, its 11am with me and to my workings out its early with you?

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Caroline, thanks so much - it is wonderful.

As for time - right now it is 3:52 in the afternoon. So it must have been in the wee hours of the morning - that I posted this. Hehehe!

It's a nice quilt and it must be a wonderful feeling that your stitch-outs were put to good use!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Martine, it does feel good - but she has a whole box - she could make many more quilts and more than likely will, too.

what a wonderful quilt,Im sure it wil be very much loved

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Oh yes, I am sure it will.

How lovely! From what you have described, it seems that she is the same Mrs Butterfly I know! Her name is Norma. I don't know her personally, but through another forum. She makes quilts for charity. Happy to hear about her!

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by shirlener88 17 Nov 2011

Yes, Lidia - her name is Norma and she is well known for her quilts for charity work. I am thrilled you know her, too. Hehehe!