{ Oh Scraps! }

Have you ever meet a person and immediately known 

that you've just met a new dear friend?

That's how it was with Renee.

Had to fix my 'caught' rick rack before my birthday delivery.

My uprooting had been difficult and I was in need of

good friends that would welcome me to the neighborhood.

Renee was one of those women.

I love a stripy binding!

She's a Provo gal like my Grandma Adamson.  

In fact, she lives at 591 East - my Grandma's address!  

When I realized that, it was a done deal.  

This friendship was meant to be.

I named Renee's quilt "Oh Scraps" because Renee

has shown grace and humor as she deals

with the horrible disease of rheumatoid arthritis.

The 'real' name of the quilt is "Oh Crap" - 

it's been that kind of a year or two health wise for Renee.

I didn't think that looked quite proper

on this beautiful quilt and so I added 

a couple of Ss to make it more lady-like.

Renee is that great blend of 'real' and 'optimism'.

She has been a sounding board for me

and a source of friendship and love.

The butterfly quilting reflects a tender symbol 

for her family with the loss of a sweet granddaughter 

to cancer and of course I needed hearts 

to reflect her deep and abiding love for her family, 

the restored gospel and me.

I love my birdie clips!

I hope that when she warms her sore joints under this quilt,

she will remember how much she is loved 

and how much I appreciate this Provo gal 

at 591 East making room in her heart 

for a newcomer to the neighborhood.

Quilt facts - Quilt layout- my design

Quilt front is made using Kona Snow

and fabrics by Bonnie and Camille.

The binding is cut on the bias.

Quilt block pattern is Buttoned Up

from the book A Cut Above by Gerri Robinson.