Offering to the Travel Saint
What to give a man who has everything? Well, if he is your African Travel Saint, how about a wall hanging? My sweet friend has several homes that are decorated with items gathered from his 30 trips to Africa over the years. I figured a wall hanging celebrating his favorite continent was in order.
It took a while to put this together, but I am pleased. I needed a refresher on binding, but thankfully Quilting 101 is on my bookshelf. I’m sending this off to Spence later this week with a Blurb book I made of photos celebrating our trip. I think he’ll dig it. Regardless, it was challenging and fun to create.
Maybe I need one of these…
~K
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:14 pmKelli-it looks great and I’m sure he will love it!
July 21st, 2008 at 6:23 pmThat is really great - I’m sure he’ll really appreciate it!
July 21st, 2008 at 6:33 pmit’s beautiful. he’s going to adore it.
July 21st, 2008 at 6:42 pmI’m sure your friend will like it, especially because it’s handmade by you!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:53 pmWhat a wonderful present, anyone will love it!
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 amIt’s lovely!
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:18 amVery, very thoughtful. I’m guessing that the words mean “thank you.” (??) Just a guess.
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:24 amWhat a fabulous gift! Gifts that are conscious of the recipient’s interests are the best of all. And you are always extremely thoughtful in considering such details. You’ve done a wonderful job making this beautiful piece, Kelli.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 amWow! It’s beautiful and I’m sure your thoughtfulness will touch him beyond words.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:05 amWhat a thoughtful gift! Your quilting skills definitely trump mine.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 amA perfect gift, my dear. Just perfect.
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:17 amwhat a fab gift.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 pmBeautiful work, lovely idea, perfect thank you.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:50 pmWhat a great gift! And you did a lovely job too. And the Blurb book to go with it is a fun touch as well.
July 23rd, 2008 at 6:20 amI am sure this will bring him great joy. But, then again, if he’s read your blog from Africa, he’s had a good amount of joy already! Can you post Blurb advice someday? I am in the process of making one. Are there any tips you have gained in the process?
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:21 pmKelli-
July 25th, 2008 at 5:36 amThis wall hanging is very creative. He will love it, I’m sure. Just the thought that you made it for him will knock his socks off. Very nice.
Love,
Moms