This happy lady pictured above is Mary Wood from Australia. Some of you may remember that she won my leftover blocks from the Return to Sender quilt I made awhile ago. A few people have emailed me to ask what Mary ever did with those blocks, and I am happy to share the finished project with you. It seems that Mary put them blocks together with a simple solid lattice and has created a nice lap quilt.
Well done Mary! It is so great to see your work and what you did with those orphan blocks! Not orphans any longer, but a real quilt that will be enjoyed for a long time.
Something else interesting about Mary: she has over 30 grandchildren and got married to a lovely man named Peter in December. So you might ask yourself, how does she have any time for quilting????
Congratulations Mary, you are amazing!
Mary did good--with the blocks and with the husband. Beautiful bride and groom. Congratulations, Mary.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 04, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Oh isn't her dress pretty! How awesome to see the blocks used!!
Posted by: sara | March 04, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, Mary...the quilt is just very very lovely, as are you. Congratulations on your wedding! Beautiful photo of the two of you. How sweet is that?
Thanks for sharing, Nicole!
Posted by: Kayte | March 04, 2008 at 09:13 AM
What a lovely quilt, Mary! And what a lovely husband! Congratulations on both! Thanks for sharing this, Nicole.
Posted by: Perry | March 04, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Good job Mary! And I am really impressed with your 30 grandchildren. They are the lucky ones!
Posted by: Chris@Cats On My Quilts | March 04, 2008 at 12:36 PM
ohhh wow thank you.
My mum is such a special person and so is my Dad. This is her first real quilt so I am very proud of her.
Mum gave me the other half of the blocks and I will send A pic when I have put them togther.
hugs Beth
Posted by: Beth Dasecke | March 04, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Hi Nicole I feel proud to be on your blog. Thanks to wou for the blocks I realy enjoyed making a quilt with them I am hooked now.And thanks for your comments girls.That daughter of mine has been up to no good sending you a photo of our wedding Naughty girl Beth.I also have two great grand children.Thanks Nicole you are my inspiration top keep on quilting.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | March 04, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Wow! 30 grandchildren . . . I'm exhausted *s*
Posted by: Libby | March 04, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Congrats Mary!!! Great quilt you made. And did you say 30 grandkids??? Can I just have ONE??
Posted by: Sharon | March 04, 2008 at 08:19 PM
WOW!! mum (beth) told me to pop over and have a look at nannas quilt and isnt it fantastic!!!!
(yes i am one of those 30 grandchildren!!) haha beautiful job nanna xox
Posted by: amandavicious | March 04, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Isn't she lovely? Well, you both are!
Over 30 grandchildren. Whew. That's a lot.
Family Tree Love, *karendianne.
Posted by: Karen Lee | March 05, 2008 at 05:22 AM
What fun to "meet" Mary and see what she did with those beautiful blocks! Wonderful!
Posted by: Lisa D. | March 05, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Congratulations Mary on your marriage & your lovely quilt. Best wishes!
Posted by: sherry | March 10, 2008 at 06:52 PM