A story I think you'll appreciate

**RuthNY** · 01-26-2005, 09:07 AM

The lily has been a special flower between my daughter and me. Her name is Lindsey and L I L Y stands for Lindsey I Love You.

Since my leaving my husband things are rocky between me and my kids to say the least. A thought came to me that maybe if I crafted a lily whether its cross stitch or quilted doesn't matter, I just want to craft a reminder for her. I began searching. I mentioned it to customers and friends that I knew quilted about my search.

One woman, weeks later, brought me in an old quilt pattern book with The North Carolina Lily Quilt pattern. How sweet she was to remember me and do that. I copied the pattern but it's just not quite what I was looking for but I'll keep it if nothing else comes up.

I also found a beautiful daylily Counted cross stich picture pattern. I bought all necessary color threads and aida cloth, but it's still not exactly what I want.

This was all in I'd say September/October. Just still not sure.

Last week out of the blue the woman that brought the book called me at work, from Florida of all places, to ask my mailing address. She said she had something to send me. I don't know this woman aside from serving her at the window at work and occasional quilting conversations. I'm far from a pro, but I've pieced a couple quilts.

I got in the mail a pattern she sent to me with a note that says:

Ruth,
I was really pleased to find this quilt pattern and knew immediately that it needed to be in your hands,
Enjoy!
Joanne

The pattern is from Pine Tree Lodge designs and it's called Lilies in the field. It is PERFECT! I'm going to make a lap size for her wall. This is why I was waiting.

Wasn't that the sweetest thing for her to do!?!?!

**nodmicks** · 01-26-2005, 09:57 AM

That is such a nice story! Thanks for sharing with us

**paelthom** · 01-26-2005, 11:21 AM

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

**RuthNY** · 01-26-2005, 12:50 PM

http://pinetreelodge.net/images/PTL206.jpg

Here's the pattern

**Mamawolf** · 01-26-2005, 01:12 PM

How incredibly wonderful to know that a stranger wants to help you out so bad! You never know who the nicest people can be. That is a beautiful pattern, and I'm sure she will love it!

**oreo** · 01-26-2005, 02:15 PM

What goes around comes around. I'm sure you deserved it. Enjoy her thoughtfulness!!

**Early Bird** · 01-26-2005, 03:47 PM

How old are your children, Ruth?

**frugalmel** · 01-26-2005, 05:01 PM

Wonderful story. I have found that quilters can be some of the nicest people in the world.

Beautiful pattern.

**RuthNY** · 01-26-2005, 07:19 PM

My children are adults (might not be acting it right now tho). My daughter will be 25 in a month and my son is 22.

**Michele Annette** · 01-28-2005, 01:27 PM

Ruth, That is a wonderful story and what a beautiful thought for your daughter!

**santoria** · 02-04-2005, 12:25 PM

thats great! nice to think that someone can think of you longer than the split second we encounter eachother in a store or on the street.

I can't wait to see the finished product! its a beautiful idea and quilt!

christine