Tuesday, September 22, 2009

John and Kerry, a Match Made by God

Kerry is the daughter of our best friends of 39 years, Marylyn and Dennis. Kerry was born the year between our two boys. Shortly after Kerry started dating John, he had a motorcycle accident that required him nursing care. Marylyn and Dennis took him in, giving him the 24 hour care he needed. They knew that he was the one for Kerry. Needless to say they got married. When Dennis had major heart failure last year, it was John and Kerry who were there daily with Marylyn at the hospital and John who would transport Dennis, run errands for them, and make household repairs. John was placed by God into this family. So......
this quilt was made for them with love and thanks.


This design came from Kaffe Fassett's Country Gardens. The custom quilting was done by Diane of Mountain Quilters, Sky Forest, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains near Arrowhead. Her skill and sense of design is incredible.


14 comments:

  1. wishes, true and kindSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful story; beautiful quilt.

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  2. FunoldhagSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Such a wonderful story, Janet, and I am sure they must be so very thrilled to be the recipients of such a beautiful quilt from such a beautiful person. Carol

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  3. Purple and PaisleySeptember 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    it's gorgeous...i'm so happy john and kerry are together! ☺♥

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  4. Abby and StephanieSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    What a fantastic gift and a heartwarming story. A true treasure.

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  5. JanetSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    That's a heart warming story behind the quilt. A gorgous quilt for them, I absolutely love it.

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  6. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    It sounds like they are very deserving of a quilt made with love. It is really pretty and one of my favorite patterns (and one I've never made).

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  7. Victoria Findlay WolfeSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    yippee! a fabulous quilt for fabulous people! Good for you Janet! I love that quilt!

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  8. JuliaSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful story... beautiful quilt!.
    They make a beautiful couple..best wishes to them..
    Julia ♥

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  9. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Fabulous story! What a terrific way to say thank you!

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  10. LurlineSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    This little story just shows us how many beautiful people there are in this world - it is lovely to hear about the givers at sad times - beautiful quilt, too!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  11. CrispySeptember 23, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    A lovely story and a beautiful quilt!!

    I had no idea this quilt was so large as we watched you make it.

    Crispy

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  12. Kerry EndertSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Janet, what an amazing gift both you and your gorgeous quilt are! We are so blessed to have you and your amazing family in our lives. Seriously, the pictures don't do our quilt justice...it is truly exquisite. We've never owned anything that was such a labor of love. We just can't thank you enough! :)

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  13. pratimaSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Beautiful story! The quilt is so stunning. The blues in there are very soothing and the quilting is just lovely :)

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  14. StephanieSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Awww... what a beautiful story and such a gorgeous quilt! Your love shows in the work you've done. Stunning!

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