tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post6230555390730943393..comments2023-11-03T09:27:29.586-04:00Comments on sewprimitive quilter: Letters from Afghanistan and Les Fleurs Finish at Lastsewprimitive karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125490235366694521noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-5241432982265152772011-03-14T23:27:38.366-04:002011-03-14T23:27:38.366-04:00Needless to say, I'm a little behind. I know ...Needless to say, I'm a little behind. I know you said you got a letter, but I didn't know it was on your blog. He writes so well and with a sense of humor.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068151073417372746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-49692931745287118842011-03-13T20:32:59.754-04:002011-03-13T20:32:59.754-04:00Your son has the rare gift (these days) of articul...Your son has the rare gift (these days) of articulate and entertaining letter writing, thanks for sharing, my thoughts are with him.<br />I always enjoy seeing what you are working on, lovely quilt.The Quilted Finish https://www.blogger.com/profile/08019109968115545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-66784772318099718232011-03-10T21:50:59.908-05:002011-03-10T21:50:59.908-05:00Catching up on my blog reading, and I have to add ...Catching up on my blog reading, and I have to add my 2-cents' worth, as the old saying goes. The flimsy is lovely. I really like the combination of applique and that wonderful sashing fabric. <br /><br />Many motherly, positive thoughts heading to Afghanistan from this military mom. His humor and view of the world make for some entertaining reading. Hopefully the next letter won't Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255216150275846123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-6546164776767027042011-03-09T08:59:07.131-05:002011-03-09T08:59:07.131-05:00congrats on the finish - it's wonderful.
How n...congrats on the finish - it's wonderful.<br />How nice to get a long good letter, a month delay must be a little tough.<br />It must really make your day when it comes, thanks for sharing it.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-12602008510943464162011-03-07T00:19:01.228-05:002011-03-07T00:19:01.228-05:00Thank you for sharing Timmy's latest letter. H...Thank you for sharing Timmy's latest letter. He has a wonderful way of bringing a smile to his readers. I pray for his continued safety. Two of my children served in The Gulf War. I remember the letters never came quick enough for me.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479326539899743265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-20846828545572294192011-03-05T10:20:28.155-05:002011-03-05T10:20:28.155-05:00Timmy is an amazing writer! I read his letter out ...Timmy is an amazing writer! I read his letter out loud to my Vietnam-era vet husband, and we both enjoyed hearing from the front. Best wishes to your family! I'll bet you let him sleep under Les Fleurs with his boots on when he gets home. KarmenKarmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070576065953648234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-65939783828601377752011-03-05T09:50:11.423-05:002011-03-05T09:50:11.423-05:00Timmy has won the hearts of quilters everywhere. I...Timmy has won the hearts of quilters everywhere. I know that will please him! What a character he is. He should write a book about all this.<br /><br />Your Les Fleurs is awesome! What a fabulous accomplishment!MARCIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239774105939045673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-14328067331267849372011-03-04T20:49:14.910-05:002011-03-04T20:49:14.910-05:00What an AWESOME 'kid' you have there!! He...What an AWESOME 'kid' you have there!! He's HILARIOUS! Thanks for sharing his letter and tell him THANKS SO MUCH for his service.Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525739431209937725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-54993055011508226752011-03-04T17:39:36.606-05:002011-03-04T17:39:36.606-05:00Great Guy---- Keep the faith...He'll stay in m...Great Guy---- Keep the faith...He'll stay in my prayers....Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359729464800550859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-20219241775913754192011-03-04T11:00:30.119-05:002011-03-04T11:00:30.119-05:00Karen, your Timmy writes a mighty fine letter, a t...Karen, your Timmy writes a mighty fine letter, a thing which is rather rare these days. He sounds in good spirits, and gives a lively picture of his life "over there". Thank you so much for sharing his words, and I know everyone who reads your blog is sending prayers, and good thoughts his way. Also, congrats on your Les Fleurs. It's lovely. MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298955512618165796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-79300301186266587612011-03-04T09:03:15.077-05:002011-03-04T09:03:15.077-05:00That is just the BEST letter ever! I can't te...That is just the BEST letter ever! I can't tell you how much I enjoy getting a peek into Timmy's days through his letters . . . . thank you for sharing them.<br /><br />Now let's talk about your gorgeous quilt. Mmm-mmm good! I covet those inner borders in a way that only a deranged quilter could.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872055894285312153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-40211244344687392312011-03-04T07:58:47.411-05:002011-03-04T07:58:47.411-05:00What a wonderful son you have. Stay safe!What a wonderful son you have. Stay safe!ann hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068868213248274695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-76308604519211693582011-03-04T07:16:28.748-05:002011-03-04T07:16:28.748-05:00What a great letter, not I mean quilt top, no I me...What a great letter, not I mean quilt top, no I mean cat! Yeah that is it, you have a smart lovely cat. :o)The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-49005761556212794352011-03-04T04:29:25.987-05:002011-03-04T04:29:25.987-05:00love your version of this quilt
great fabric choic...love your version of this quilt<br />great fabric choices and of course he just had to sit on your quilt :)<br />Keeping Timmy and all that serve our country to protect us in my prayers. I love that the two of you can have a sense of humor thru this, keeps you going I am sure.<br />Enjoy your weekend.<br />Kathieantique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-34743246675805177202011-03-03T23:22:28.134-05:002011-03-03T23:22:28.134-05:00Thank you for sharing your letter from Timmy. I lo...Thank you for sharing your letter from Timmy. I love his descriptions. Thanks also for the shot of lovely Rembrandt helping with the quilt.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379439921083262796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-65455867264678206902011-03-03T20:59:54.654-05:002011-03-03T20:59:54.654-05:00A very pretty finish. Lots of stitching on that p...A very pretty finish. Lots of stitching on that project!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-38907964945707368032011-03-03T20:56:36.563-05:002011-03-03T20:56:36.563-05:00Thanks for sharing your letter.♥Thanks for sharing your letter.♥Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262219183771650564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-54776926518674974352011-03-03T20:05:33.266-05:002011-03-03T20:05:33.266-05:00Timmy is a great letter-writer - I hope you share ...Timmy is a great letter-writer - I hope you share his letters often. It was fun to read!<br /><br />My son and I call it "the Internets" too, for much the same reason you do. (And also "the Google") I wonder sometimes if people overhear us and think we really mean that!<br /><br />Beautiful quilt - your cat did a great job on the borders!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136857874606354328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-73225134994550365562011-03-03T19:53:01.317-05:002011-03-03T19:53:01.317-05:00bless his heart...I'll put Timmy on my prayer ...bless his heart...I'll put Timmy on my prayer listAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318704598427907038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-78584806468449315152011-03-03T19:00:47.227-05:002011-03-03T19:00:47.227-05:00Rembrandt sure knows the best quilts to test out:)...Rembrandt sure knows the best quilts to test out:) It is going to be gorgeous!!! I really love Timmy's letters. I think with his sense of humor he will be OK. Godspeed Timmy! And big hugs to his mama :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252716.post-18861206602034024112011-03-03T18:28:10.663-05:002011-03-03T18:28:10.663-05:00I hope you and Timmy can keep a sense of humor. I&...I hope you and Timmy can keep a sense of humor. I'll be praying for him and his buddies.<br /><br />Hey, your quilt is awesome!! What an accomplishment!! Woo-Hoo!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.com