tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post385162166500108442..comments2024-01-04T04:15:33.113-06:00Comments on I Need Mom!: Waterford and Quilts...A Unlikely PairingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-67219004562034329492011-06-30T15:32:34.199-05:002011-06-30T15:32:34.199-05:00Your husband definitely performed an unselfish act...Your husband definitely performed an unselfish act when he chose the Waterford for you, Sue. I chuckled when you said you might be serving a Coke in the wine glasses! I say, why not? We put things away and don't use them- so silly. I think I'll bring my glasses out next time someone visits! <br />~ SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-44860712259071711892011-06-30T04:27:33.100-05:002011-06-30T04:27:33.100-05:00I hope, when I'm dead & gone that somebody...I hope, when I'm dead & gone that somebody cherishes the quilts I've made 1/2 as much as these. I think the second one down, with the blue fabric used to finish it, is called "Court House Steps" & the white star with the pink & brown is called "Friendship Star". <br /><br />Here is a site where you can spend HOURS looking up quilt block patterns & also learn how to construct them.<br /><br />http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html<br /><br />Have fun!<br />Hugs,<br />RettRettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-23648493428754713722011-06-27T11:48:47.496-05:002011-06-27T11:48:47.496-05:00I miss you Sue! I love quilts as well but not the ...I miss you Sue! I love quilts as well but not the hubby. He is totally into modern and I love traditional and antiques. I don't know how we get along! :)<br />Glad to see that you are well.<br />MichelleMaddycakes Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-71011998609997705332011-06-26T21:21:20.799-05:002011-06-26T21:21:20.799-05:00Those are such beautiful quilts, Sue! It's ama...Those are such beautiful quilts, Sue! It's amazing how special handmade things are, especially when you know they're made with love. What a neat surprise with the Waterford :)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814291338884389928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-4428867665274711792011-06-25T19:25:02.058-05:002011-06-25T19:25:02.058-05:00Oh, Suz...what a sweet sweet man you have. He chos...Oh, Suz...what a sweet sweet man you have. He chose those because he knew you would love them. Nearly brings tears to my eyes...<br /><br />The quilts are priceless and will be handed down and down and down thru the generations.<br />Wonderful post.<br />xo bjbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-72091441848622008472011-06-22T12:46:42.198-05:002011-06-22T12:46:42.198-05:00Oh, and if Missy does finally decide on that schoo...Oh, and if Missy does finally decide on that school down south we might finally get to meet IRL....and then I will be expecting coke in Waterford with the pizza!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807694977896968928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-75010894712027170302011-06-22T12:45:12.284-05:002011-06-22T12:45:12.284-05:00I love that last quilt and that pinkish one with t...I love that last quilt and that pinkish one with the ninja stars. I wish someone, anyone in the fam made quilts.Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807694977896968928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-64998554064117474482011-06-22T09:09:00.073-05:002011-06-22T09:09:00.073-05:00I love all the quilts but my favorite is the yello...I love all the quilts but my favorite is the yellow one. It looks so dainty. I can tell from this post that your husband is very unselfish, picking the Waterford crystal rather than something personal for himself. They are stunning, Sue, and I know how Waterford crystals just shine..Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-55871593836534091062011-06-19T21:13:41.888-05:002011-06-19T21:13:41.888-05:00Hey, this is unrelated to the post, but I just saw...Hey, this is unrelated to the post, but I just saw your last comment on my site. <br /><br />I'm really sorry that you've had to deal with so much hardship lately. I'll be praying for you and for God to bolster you up.BrightenedBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140255969796496082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-12490032042507134452011-06-19T11:23:42.680-05:002011-06-19T11:23:42.680-05:00I love quilts and have quite a collection of piece...I love quilts and have quite a collection of pieces made by different family members. I love seeing yours and can appreciate each one having special significance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-11023596262203881852011-06-18T08:34:39.259-05:002011-06-18T08:34:39.259-05:00I love quilts. These are not only beautiful, but a...I love quilts. These are not only beautiful, but amazing! Love the stories that go with them.<br /><br />The Waterford is gorgeous!!!Pat@BAck Porch Musingshttp://backporchmusings.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-6515357805376212122011-06-18T03:32:39.010-05:002011-06-18T03:32:39.010-05:00Your husband is amazing. He was very unselfish in...Your husband is amazing. He was very unselfish in choosing something you would both enjoy that will last for years to come. Waterford is the best and I love that pattern. The quilts you received are beyond beautiful.. My favorite is the one with the states too.bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913751023262926394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-6542332170817536382011-06-17T19:56:10.160-05:002011-06-17T19:56:10.160-05:00Those quilts are truly beautiful. How wonderful th...Those quilts are truly beautiful. How wonderful that they are family heirlooms as well.<br /><br />How sweet of your husband to choose the Waterford items for his gift. I do hope you both use and enjoy those lovelies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-84332128987076528292011-06-17T14:01:29.074-05:002011-06-17T14:01:29.074-05:00WOW!!! Your husband just won major cuteness point...WOW!!! Your husband just won major cuteness points for his selection. The title of this post has two of my favorite things: Waterford crystal and quilts! Amazing post.Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-91041292500742366952011-06-16T16:28:46.945-05:002011-06-16T16:28:46.945-05:00Such a variety of types of quilts.
Your husband is...Such a variety of types of quilts.<br />Your husband is such a dear, using "his" catalog choice for the whole family to enjoy.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701461937881908029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-68699148005727918782011-06-16T10:36:33.275-05:002011-06-16T10:36:33.275-05:00Hi Sue!
How wonderful that your husband chose som...Hi Sue!<br /><br />How wonderful that your husband chose something you could both enjoy. His grandmother was so talented. I love each one of these fabulous quilts.<br /><br />I hope you are having a wonderful day! LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069302462087366566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-29754162252631623952011-06-16T10:26:34.186-05:002011-06-16T10:26:34.186-05:00I am also no use in the names of the quilts...I ju...I am also no use in the names of the quilts...I just enjoy them...and so will you! I love making things for others and I can imagine these ladies making these lovely quilts thinking about the person thesy were making them for...wonderful memories there! Great gift your husband chose!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08063930401794527705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-82558960922509576402011-06-16T10:25:57.663-05:002011-06-16T10:25:57.663-05:00Oh, they are all such wonderful quilts. I've ...Oh, they are all such wonderful quilts. I've made a couple and definitely know how much work they are. These are all gorgeous. Your waterford is fabulous. Congrats on his live long career. That is so unusual these days. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-26025592426691518292011-06-16T10:14:35.633-05:002011-06-16T10:14:35.633-05:00Nice gift! The quilts are very pretty and real tr...Nice gift! The quilts are very pretty and real treasures to have. Lots of work went into making them. I am of no help on the patterns. donna-sugarspicesouthernlife.blogspot.com quilts and she may be able to help you with the names.Glenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-23873891453837660862011-06-16T09:51:55.115-05:002011-06-16T09:51:55.115-05:00Oh...the glasses and pitcher are just gorgeous! H...Oh...the glasses and pitcher are just gorgeous! How sweet that your husband picked this out! Waterford is just timeless!<br /><br />Love the quilts, too. You are going to need an awfully big quilt rack. I love the one with the state flowers, the Illinois square is my favorite! ;-D<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791192553677271779.post-58970807263713667942011-06-16T09:20:23.629-05:002011-06-16T09:20:23.629-05:00Sue, I flipped out a little with this post, when I...Sue, I flipped out a little with this post, when I had my 25 year anniversary with the bank I worked at, I chose service for 8 of Waterford Lismore, water and wine stems, a pitcher and a decanter!!!! And the quilts are beautiful. I love the one with the state flowers. Your husband's grandma was too funny! xo,Barbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.com