Lisa's canvas and Rebecca's quilt

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I gifted my pal Lisa one of the canvases I made on our Summer Song craft day...
I was wishing she could be with us, and remembering our fun times at the last two Birdsong events!
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this canvas!
I am so happy to show you this very special gift for my dear friend Rebecca, which was skillfully created by Melinda.  
Melinda just opened her Etsy shop, fancypawsquilts, and she makes these incredible fabric quilts featuring pets, from a photo you send her.
Melinda makes a lot of great fabric (and other) crafts...
but I truly believe that with her pet quilts, she has found her calling.
The photos just don't do this justice.  It is perfectly beautiful!
I wrapped the quilt up, using an art portfolio as gift wrap.
Rebecca is an artist, so I think she thought the gift might be some sort of canvas, or art supplies.
Instead, she was surprised with a keepsake of the beloved dog, Morie, who passed away a few months ago.
Many tears were shed by all!
I highly recommend one of Melinda's works of art for any pet lover!

Comments

Lisa said…
What a beautiful gift, Laurie!
July 29, 2012 at 6:14 AM
Janet Ghio said…
I love the birdsong canvas--so much texture! And what a special gift for your friend.
July 29, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh my, such a beautiful art quilt and such a neat way to present it! I know that your friend Lisa loved the art canvas you sent her. It's so much fun to surprise our friends.
July 29, 2012 at 9:02 AM
autena said…
Such a wonderful idea and a thoughtful gift.
July 29, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Wendy said…
What a beautiful canvas for a friend!
July 29, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Linda said…
what a talented lady to turn out gifts that special. canvas is beautiful too.
July 29, 2012 at 5:00 PM
HI! I'm Tabitha said…
your canvas is fab...ive been working up the courage to make one myself
hugs
July 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Unknown said…
Oh wow! the portfolio was the best idea ever! It made me cry seeing her face.......
Thank you for all the high praise Laurie!
August 7, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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