Diane creates quilts using many of our feedsacks ... so being just 'down the street' from my brother's home in San Antonio ... putting a face with the voice was a must ... she has been our
client for years.
Congratulations ~
GIVEAWAY#2 ~ Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life
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Diane is showing me this darling giddyup cowboy quilt she made from one of our fabrics ...
These novelty feedsacks are not a dime a dozen
anymore ...
and THEN she brought out this beauty ... I said, 'you are making this one for me, right?' Chuckle!
It is gorgeous.
Sherry, can't you just picture me snuggled in
this one ...
Diane had gone to the Houston quilt show & was telling me about the beautiful designs & fabrics she viewed, tho she didn't have any entered .
I shared with Diane that all of you quilting ladies absolutely amaze me that you come up with such
lovely designs with these feedsack fabrics.
Diane hasn't decided what she is backing them with tho they will be exquisite, I know.
I took Diane a little gift in appreciation of her constant
support of our business ...
We have over 3,000 vintage feedsacks & let her know as
soon as new ones arrive.
Our friendship has evolved over the years. I only wish you all could have seen her magnificent home.
I'll be back, Diane ...
Thank you for a marvelous visit, you are a jewel.
Then we went out to dinner with my brother's family, for the last couple of hours of our visit in our 3rd favorite city ... IF you go to San Antonio it is a MUST to go to ... Cafe Milano Restaurant off Bandera. It is one fabulous Italian restaurant with a fantastic staff & the food is delicioso!
Marydon (l), Quaella, Harold, Buck & Trevva
Then my brother had this surprise for me ... tall, dark, handsome Ryan comes over to our table, does the waiter shuffle, then opens his mouth ... & out came this fabulous operatic voice singing Happy Birthday to me in Italian ... swoon! I was taken away & in love, just briefly ... Not being able to retain this gorgeous chaps name (you know how youth takes its toll on our minds, chuckle!) from TX to MD I called up to find out so to give him due credit with his proper name ... & melt my heart, he ANSWERED THE PHONE. Take me away Ryan ... take me away ...
Then we went back to my brother's, gathered our belongings & headed for the airport ... sniff, sniff!
I left my family & heart in San Antonio ... once again.
Love you all, will miss you terrible! I'll be back ...
Hi Marydon, those quilts were breathtaking, I loved your singing waiter. It's sad to leave family but what a lovely trip you have had. Take care Love Jillx
ReplyDeleteHow cool to finally meet someone you've been wanting to for a long time-she does beautiful work-and out of seed sacks-pretty neat!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon!
ReplyDeleteDiane's quilts are absolutely beautiful. They remind me of the ones my Mom used to make.
How sweet of you to honor her.
I'm so glad you had a nice trip. And of course, only a special gal like you deserves a birthday serenade by such a handsome young man!
Blessings sweet friend.
hugs
Sissie
I love San Antonio. One of my favorite cities too. Sounds like you had a marvelous time. Happy belated Birthday.
ReplyDeleteThose quilts are divine. The cowboy one is precious!
Happy Belated Birthday! How wonderful to be the recipient of a birthday seranade! Lucky you! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip and thanks for sharing those beautiful quilts with all of us! They are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Marydon!! What a wonderful time you must have had! The quilts are so pretty!! And the singing waiter! How special. I hope you've enjoyed our fair state! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
So many beautiful quilts. So hard to choose.
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Your trip sounds like such a wonderful time. I love all of the quilts, the are just stunning. I am just so thrilled that I won, how special is that. Hope you have a super Thanksgiving and Happy Belated Birthday. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOh! I just love that pink one! How lovely your visit! You are a dear!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a marvelous week,
Kathy
What a lovely trip. And what gorgeous quilts! Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeletethose are some of the most beautiful quilts i've seen... and my, how sweet of your brother!
ReplyDeleteOh Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat goregeous quilts Diane makes. I would love to learn how to quilt...maybe one day. Have a wonderful day. Oh, congrats to Marty.
Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
What a great time you're having, Those quilts were wonderful and being serenaded...so special...have safe travels for the rest of your trip.
ReplyDeleteI too just love San Antonio. What a surprise treat that handsome singin' waiter must of been.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are simply charming but I'm quite smitten with the pretty pink one!
I'm so thrilled your enjoyed your trip.
You have yourself a marvelously blessed day my friend!
Oh to be serenaded~sigh~ I think you are one lucky girl Marydon. So happy you can be enjoying your family right now!
ReplyDeleteDiane's quilts are amazing. I can ME snuggled up in those too.
hugs to you...tratchip
What an enjoyable trip Marydon. I enjoyed San Antonio when I visited a little while back. Awesome quilts. I am going to learn to do this one day soo. Hope you are having a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely quilts--wow! She's very talented. The serenade must have been so much fun! :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a ball - I am so happy for you. sandie
ReplyDeleteWhat incredible, fabulous quilts, Marydon. Thanks for telling me I needed to see them. You're so right!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Donna
Those quilts are gorgeous. I would love to be the owner of one filled with such care and love. Thanks for sharing. That Ryan is a cutie! Look out Harold! Not! I knwo you love oyue sweetie very much. But what a terrific birthday gift for you! A private mini concert.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for showing us the feed sack quilts. My grandmother used feed sacks to make quilts. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. These quilts are lovely.
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