Lily's Quilt of 100 Good Wishes

Since our past web site "crashed", I thought I would periodically post some older pictures from that site. This is Lily's quilt of 100 good wishes (actually turned out to be 88 squares) that we started during our wait. Grandma Sandy insisted on stitching it all by hand, and she finished it about a month before Lily's 3rd birthday, which was perfect because of the fall colors. Anyway, the pictures do not do it justice, as each square has an individual story of it's own. What a labor of love and creativity from all who contributed. My love and appreciation go out again to all. One of the squares that is alittle hard to see (green square that Lily's right hand is on in the bottom picture) is of a pocket with a small Asain doll inside which was created by my dear friend Diane. When we are showing others the quilt, Lily proudly takes the doll out of the pocket and says, "this is Lily" and then has the doll visit each of the squares while she tells the story about who made it and the meaning behind each. This quilt has already brought her such joy and will be such a wonderful keepsake throughout her life. For all that are in the process of making one, it is truly worth every effort and stitch...........