I’ve now been longarm quilting for 5 years. One of my regular customers is a little Cuban lady. I fell in love with her the first time we met in the quilt shop where I worked for a bit. She reminded me of my mom, although my mom wasn’t Cuban. It was something about her friendly personality and words of wisdom about life that attracted me. I don’t usually pick up and deliver quilts, but since Berta has had some health issues, I do this for her. I always allow a little extra time to visit, and I always leave her house feeling better for having spent time with such a lovely woman. She gave me these two quilts at the same time and told me to quilt them however I wanted to. I always love her quilt tops, but the floral one really appealed to my girly side, and I said as much to her. She gave me the floral quilt right then and there! I was totally shocked! What a beautiful gift! I quilted it as if it were a trellis, and it has flowers, leaves, and curly cues that wind throughout the quilt.
The second quilt was from a Thimbleberries pattern, but she was tired of doing the applique that was to be on the quilt. I spent many, many hours on this quilt to make it extra special for her. When I delivered them, I refused to take payment. After a bit of fussing about it, she agreed to accept my gift of the quilting, as I had of the quilt. I think it was a great deal for both of us! Gifts of the heart are the best!
p.s. I thought I had pictures of the second quilt, but I can’t find them at the moment. If I find them later, I’ll come back and insert them.
Oh my you lucky, lucky girl! GREAT job on quilting it and how fantastic a gift! I love that she had you do them both now knowing that one would be yours! It’s wonderful! You deserve that and of course so much more! I love the quilt; it looks so soft & feminine and sort of old fashioned. Ok; I’ll stop gushing now.
**edit: NOT knowing one would be yours**
Oh, please! GUSH! ROFLMAO! Thank you, Stacy! xoxoxo
You must be living right! Great quilt, great customer and great story!
That is a wonderful story. One of those moments that makes it all worth it.
lucky girl………both your and your customer. love the quilt.
wow– what a special gift. Your quilting really enhances the piecing, making it all the more personal!
you are SUCH a sweet heart! now you have me hankering to see the other quilt!
I know how fond you are of her, so I can only imagine what having one of her quilts means to you. Gifts of the heart are priceless, just like you are.
Lynn – what I heart-warming story and a wonderful experience for you both.