Here are 2 closeups as requested: there is a story to go with this quilt, you see last year I was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor & I had to have an operation to have it removed alot of the cuties were there for me in a very big way: you see I knew they were all praying for me & when I went in the OR the nurse said were here (I was there @ 8am) until 6 tonight sew we have lots of time! Well it was @ that very moment I was filled with PANIC & then I remebered how many cuties were praying for me & I swear to GOD a serene peace overcame me & I just knew that I would be ok! I made this quilt when I was diagnosed & knew if I could do these tiny tiny 1" blocks then I could overcome anything! I am recovering more everyday & the cute family has been my inspiration to keep going! I am & will be forever grateful to all of the cutes who have prayed for me on this journey

It is truly wonderful, Lisa

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thanks Lisa I haven't seen you for a bit glad to "see" you again, Hugs Loralye

the quilt is great and so are you!Hugs.Gerry

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by pldc 12 May 2012

ah Gerry you are a doll, Hugs Loralye

A great quilt with a great story. Best wishes !
Karen

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thank you Karen & welcome to our cute family!

this is an amazing Quilt, you are amazing♥

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thanks sew much jayce I appreciate it

Loralye...You are an inspiration to us all.
Hugs Pam.

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by pldc 12 May 2012

Pam It's kind of you to say, Hugs Loralye

What a glorious story of strength & courage and to have a wonderful piece to show it off in....it is beautiful, Loralye...

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thanks Vicki many hugs Loralye

ein sehr schöner Quilt,wünsche weiterhin allse gute und Gesundheit

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by pldc 12 May 2012

can someone please translate for me

You were right. I am so happy to say. Blessings to you! christine

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thank you Christine, Hugs Loralye

Loralye what an amazing story and quilt. So glad that you are well on the road to recovery. You go girl. Hugs Yvonne

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thanks Yvonne I like to hear that! Hugs HUgs & More Loralye

I just love your quilt and having followed your uphill battle I am really, really happy that you are well on the road to recovery :)

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thank you sew much terri I remember your "eyes" & I know that you have been there for me too! Hugs Loralye

great quilt, great story, great courage and great lady,
thanks for sharing, your are an inspiration
hugs
Michelle
P.S my hubby and I truly enjoy your daily jokes

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thanks Michelle I am glad to share, Hugs Loralye

Your I spy quilt is awesome,the communion of prayer or hope can be powerful,Glad you are here to tell the tale,Hugs Berny

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by pldc 12 May 2012

oh my me too

Loraley thank you for this amazing and fascinating story.(and quilt)You were always in our thoughts.Hope your journey to recovery will be shared to us. It is such an inspirations. LOVIES

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thank you from the bottom of my heart Marthie Hugs Loralye

What a beautiful quilt and wonderful story be well .Maria

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by pldc 12 May 2012

thank you sew much Maria, Hugs Loralye

This is beautiful I put my computer screen to 200% to see the blocks close up. Thank you for sharing your great story my prayers are with you always. Hugs Joyce

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by pldc 12 May 2012

good idea Joyce I never thought of that! Hugs Loralye

here is the link where you can see the full size picture

Beautiful quilt and a tender story about a lovely lady and her courage! God Bless and keep you and may your good health continue a long, long time:>)

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you sew much I never thought about it like that before! I guess I did my best to think of other things instead. Hugs Loralye

Wow amazing story behind the quilt. I am amazed at how well these surgeries turn out nowadays. You are doing amazingly well-I forgot you had surgery.

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by pldc 11 May 2012

ah thanks Linda I try not to let it get in the way but sometimes the pain is telling me that I have overdone it again! I still have restrictions as long as my arm but I try to focus on what I can do & not what I can't!Hugs Loralye

I LOVE THIS LORALYE! Can you put the other picture up individually too please?

I have continued to pray for you too Loralye and am amazed at God's infinite blessings to all who ask for His tender mercies. I love the fact that there are 47 designs - how wonderful that is how many staples you had in your head. God works miracles. Love and blessings Chris

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by pldc 11 May 2012

I was amazed at this as well 47 rows & 47 staples what are the odds? It was fate!Chris I am sew grateful & very happy to be able to share with all of you that your prayers were a HUGE comfort to me & continue to be!Hugs Loralye

by pldc 11 May 2012

Chris I have posted a full size picture in the community to share my news of the show, I will add a link sew you can see it

A beautiful quilt, an amazing testimony, and a brilliant way to stay focused on something positive. I have prayed for you all the way and you are still on my prayer list, but you were moved to the praise page. ;)

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by pldc 11 May 2012

ah that's sew awesome thank you sew much I honestly believe in the power of prayer!! It can move Mountains!Hugs Loralye I needed you & you were there! How can I ever thank you?

Will continue to pray for you my friend AND you are a blessing to us all also hugs carolyn

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by pldc 11 May 2012

you my friend are my friend & I never would have come this far without! Love Loralye

by pldc 11 May 2012

God knew that I needed an angel to help me & he sent me you!

I love your quilt and yes , I was a cutie praying for you. Kay

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by pldc 11 May 2012

I knew this & am forever grateful! Thank you Kay from the bottom of my heart! Hugs Loralye

Your story a blessing and the quilt very pretty.

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you

A great quilt with a great story. Best wishes ang hugs. Lidia

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you Lidia Hugs Loralye

I think you desirve to be Cutie of the Year! Awsome quilt and quite an inspiring story. I wish you all the best. Susan

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by pldc 11 May 2012

ah that is the nicest thing to say Thank you very much I do appreciate all of the support that comes from my CUTE FAMILY! Hugs Loralye

by lilylady 11 May 2012

I agree totally. You are an inspiration for all of us. Love your quilt. Sandy

by pldc 11 May 2012

oh wow thank you Sandy i appreciate it! Hugs Loralye

Why pay for a therapist to be your friend when you have all of us. Your quilt has an amazing story.

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you Anita, when your stuck in the house as much as I am I am sew thankful for this extension of my family I would be lost without it! Hugs Loralye

What a wonderful Quilt and wonderful Story...
we will keep praying for you my dear....Hugs smiles and flowers

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you sew much because I believe I wouldn't be doing as well as I am if it weren't for people praying for me & reminding to slow down!

love it great work

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you

Mnay thabks for showing your quilt and story. I am really glad the prayers from all the cuties helped you to cope and recover. It is truely a very hard journey and I sure am glad you have come through it so well. If we can just take one day at a time God will be there for us. Shirley

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by shirley124 11 May 2012

Meant (Many thanks) It is cold here this morning and my fingers are not working properly

by pldc 11 May 2012

not to worry mistakes make us human & prayer makes us humble & I am both! Hugs Loralye

wow.. beautiful..

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you sew very much!

Oh your quilt is outstanding....I started one and haven't finished it yet. You inspire me

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by pldc 11 May 2012

thanks I'm glad

shoot I for got to add the 2cd one. Can you find Elvis?There are no 2 blocks alike.Something else I would like to share:is this is also why I do the joke of the day & the question of the day It is very theraputic & helps me to re-learn how to make sentences that make sense & to type & spell & put them all together too & sew much more! The Nuerologist's have said this is great therapy!

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by pldc 11 May 2012

I guess you can't enlarge this picture sew you probably can't see but the bottom right hand corner the blue block says presley, I even have a tube of mascara on this quilt!!!I can't think of anything it doesn't have except a kitchen sink LOL

by shirley124 11 May 2012

Pity we can't enlarge. Great work. Keep on Sewing.

by pldc 11 May 2012

you can enlarge the first one & the full size one if you want too

by cfidl 12 May 2012

too cool!

Incidently the tumor was as big as a golf ball & I received 47 staples on the top of my head & when I finished the top of my quilt @ 3am the day of my surgery it also has 47 rows! It was benign & for that I am also truly grateful!

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by shirley124 11 May 2012

ttt

by noah 11 May 2012

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by katydid 11 May 2012

I am so proud of you!!

by pldc 11 May 2012

thank you sew much Kay The love that I have felt still amazes me thank you sew very much for being there for me! How can I ever thank you? Hugs Loralye