Monday, August 11, 2014

Turning a very special number...

 We have (had) a quilting group at the hospital where I work.  We were called "The Remnants".   Alas, I am the only one left working there!!  Three are retired, one is working at another place, so that one leaves little lonesome me, LOL!!  So...these girls called me to meet at a local restaurant...one was turning fifty...one sixty...and one seventy!!  I am one of those birthdays...and the birthday girls all got quilts!  This one is mine...bright, bright, pretty, and mostly batiks and bright squares.  It is so soft and just smells heavenly.  Another lady got a quilt just the same, but all reds.  She received color catchers too, LOL!
 Another view...
And the quilting!!  One of these ladies has a long arm quilting machine, and she quilted it.  I love it!!!


What a very fun surprise!  I also received a bag made all from ties, which I will show soon.  And some pink fat quarters too!  How spoiled is that??

If I don't post for a while...don't worry!!  I may be out of pocket for a bit.  I will be back soon with some fresh and fun stuff!!  and a surprise!


I hope you all have a great Monday!

Julie

31 comments:

Monica said...

Happy ?0 birthday! May you have many many many more!

Terry said...

Happy birthday! What a pretty quilt! :0)

Janet O. said...

Happy birthday to the last of The Remnants!! : )
What a sweet surprise for you. You are very deserving of such attention. I'm glad someone spoiled you!!

Karen said...

Happy Birthday, whenever it is. How fun to have had a quilting group of work friends. I could never interest anyone in doing that.

Pam said...

Happiest of Birthday wishes to you, Julie!!! I hope it was wonderful! And you are so sweet that you couldn't possibly be spoiled :)

Lori said...

Happy birthday! It sounds like a fun group. Don't be gone too long!!

Missy Shay said...

What a great surprise! Happy birthday!

Chantal said...

Happy 50th Birthday (since that's the smallest number you gave us, I figure it is yours) :)
Couldn't have happen to a more deserving nurse/quilter. I love the quilt. They/she did an excellent job in picking the fabric; it is bright and sunny like you.
May this year be filled with good health, joy, family and friends, and plenty of sewing time, all sprinkled with happy surprises. XOXO

Joyce Carter said...

Happy Birthday Julie! Hope you have many, many more. I love the quilt.

Nancy said...

How fun! Your BD quilt is beautiful. Happy Belated Birthday, to you and the other Remnants.

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

Happy birthday! What a fabulous gift

scottylover said...

Happy birthday! I had one of those special birthdays this year, too. No quilt, but a tablet that I had been wanting, so all was good!

Sandy A

Rebecca in AK said...

A Very Happy Birthday to you Julie!! What a wonderful gift the quilt was!

Loris said...

Happy Birthday, Julie! What a sweet gift and time to spend with your previous co-workers. That quilt will mean more to you all the time. I have one made by a previous manager and signed by all my co-workers where I worked in southern California. It amazes me to this day ❤️
I hope it's a great year for you!

Judy Dietrich said...

Happy Birthday Julie!! The "Remnants"---what a great quilt group name. How neat to get a colorful huggy for your special day.

Leeanne said...

Happy 'something' birthday!!! I hope it was a wonderful day. What fabulous friends you have! hiphip hooray for youxxxx

Helen in the UK said...

Belated Happy Birthday. Sounds like you were really spoilt, but then it was a 'special' birthday :)

Me and My Stitches said...

Happy birthday! Sounds like a fun get together, and so nice that you were spoiled!

Karendianne said...

That's one happy, beautiful quilt!

Happy Birthday

paulette said...

Happy Birthday, Julie!!! What a lovely surprise! And remember age is only a number! 50 is the new 30, 60 is the new 40 and 70 is the new 50, so it's all good!! (Works for me!! haha)
Looks like it was a very happy one!!
Pxo

Quilter Kathy said...

Happy Birthday! And you received the perfect gift of a quilt! Lucky you!
Love the name of the group... the remnants.
You are the only remnant left now to hold down the fort!

Kyle said...

Happy special number birthday! Quilters are full of surprises. And your quilt is super cute. What a wonderful bunch of friends.

Louise SS said...

Happy Birthday! What a pretty quilt! Friends are the best!

Linda O said...

Happy Birthday, Julie!! What a special gift - so bright and cheery, just like you!

Monica said...

Happy birthday also! With such a cheerful present, it must be happy. :D

Lois Arnold said...

Happy Birthday, Julie! Hope your day is filled to the brim with family, friends, fun and FABRIC! What a special gift from your "Remnant" group!

Vic in NH said...

Happy Birthday, Julie! So glad that you got a birthday quilt from your friends!

Binsa said...

Happy Birthday my Friend, Hugs LYn

KaHolly said...

What a lovely gift!! I turn one of those special numbers this fall, too. Ugh! Happy birthday to you!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

What a wonderful group of friends love the name!) and such a memorable gift to treasure for a lifetime; a true blessing. Happy Birthday!!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Happy belated birthday! Sorry, I've been on vacation, and am way behind on blog reading.

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