#29, #30, #31 and #32

This pretty fabric is from Janet and Wil West. There wish for Grace is,
"May God bless your family with much love and happiness both now and in the years to come."


These two awesome fabrics are from The Pagano family! It came with this wish:
May Grace bring out the little girl in you, Jeanette.
May Grace bring the boys a view of life sweeter through the eyes of a little girl and may Grace tug at your heart strings, Brad.

This sweet fabric is from our wonderful neighbors, Claudine, Marty, Jake and Gabby Miller.

#24, #25, #26, #27 and #28

This pretty fabric is from our wonderful neighbors, Bev and Ken Miller. They wrote of how some things in life take patience and they wish for us to have many family-building good times ahead!

We got this sweet fabric from Kristy, Dustin and Kara. The wish is below. It was too cute not to share.



Nancy Frick, our social worker and all around wonderful woman, gave us this adorable fabric. It came with this wish,
"Your Mom, Dad and brothers have waited a long time for you to come home! Ladybugs are suppose to bring good fortune...they have brought you to a loving and wonderful home where you will always find love and happiness. Welcome!"

This adorable fabric is from Nate and Aidan's teachers, Mrs. Hange and Mrs. Moore. It came with this wish,
Who knows the joys that lie ahead
The secret smiles I'll find,
The friends I'll meet
The memories sweet,
The cares I'll leave behind.
Who knows the beauty of the days,
I've never seen before.
My only wish for life is this
The courage to explore.
author unknown

We got this pretty ladybug fabric from our dear friends, The Afflerbachs. Their wish for our baby was "To grow up happy and healthy in her home filled with love!"
Their wish for ME was, "Pigtails and pink bows, Dress up and Painted toes!"

#23

Our good friends and neighbors, The Gortons, gave us this beautiful butterfly fabric along with this sweet poem:

Relationship of Mother and Daughter
You can see it in their eyes,
in tender hugs and long good-byes,
a love that only moms and daughters know.

You can see it in their smiles,
through passing years and changing styles,
a friendship that continually seems to grow.

You can see it in their lives,
the joy each one of them derives,
in just knowing that the other one is there...

To care and to understand,
lend an ear or hold a hand,
and to celebrate the memories they share.
-Anonymous

#21 and #22

Bill and Cindy Terry (Denise's in-laws) sent us this beautiful butterfly fabric! They included this wish, "We wish you health, happiness, love and faith in the Lord."

This beautiful fabric is from The Burgess Family (in-laws of my sister, Denise)! It came with the wish of a life filled with lots of love, laughter, peace and faith in the Lord Jesus.

We are so honored that both families wanted to contribute to our quilt! Thank you!!!

#20

Aunt Jane and Uncle Bob sent us this adorable fabric. It is from a dress that Brad's cousins, Jessie and Becky, wore when they were little. The fabric is extra special since there is a long line of Merchant Marines in their family, including Uncle Bob! Their wish for the baby is that her life is filled with love, laughter, happiness and good health! We love it! Thanks so much!

#18, #19

My cousin, Ellen and her husband, Andy, gave us these two beautiful fabrics with 2 wonderful poems. Yes, I cried!

The December night sky is illuminated with some of the brightest of stars,
With all of them magnificently aligned, you were brought here from afar.
May this piece of fabric represent all the wishes in your life that will one day come true,
And may it serve as a reminder of the special granted wish - the wish of a child like you.

Predetermined that you'd live in a land in which rivers of opportunities flow,
A land abundant with freedom, allowing your most beautiful dreams to grow.
Red, white, and blue symbolizes this new land, your new home, where your life will shine,
May this piece of fabric always evoke the memory of when two worlds intertwined.

#16, #17

My Aunt Joan and Uncle Chris gave us these 2 beautiful fabrics! The gymnast one reminded my aunt of her daughter, Ellen and the friendships she made while doing gymnastics. My aunt wishes for our baby girl "lasting friendships and lifelong memories". The paper doll fabric brings back wonderful memories for my aunt as a young girl and she wishes that her new great niece has a childhood filled with hours of simple pleasures and fun-filled memories. Thank you so much!!!!

#10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15

This beautiful fabric is from my Aunt Jean who wishes our baby girl a lifetime of adventures!

My cousin, Christine, chose this cute cat fabric because she loves cats!!!

My cousin, Jennifer, chose this adorable fabric because of her love of music.

Aunt Maryellen and Uncle Bob gave this beautiful fabric because it reminded Aunt Maryellen of playing with her dolls when she was little.

Aunt Eileen and Uncle Joe gave us this adorable fabric. We always celebrate Christmas Eve at their house!

This ice cream sundae fabric is from Nanny! I think I get my "ice cream gene" from her :)

#7, #8, #9

Denise and Andy watched the boys recently and secretly took them to buy fabric for the quilt. They each told her their message for the baby and did a great job keeping it a secret until Christmas. It was so sweet!!! Thank you so much for doing this. It means so very much to us!!!
Denise and Andy chose this beautiful palm tree fabric because they love to vacation in the tropics.
Their message spoke of how the baby has already touched their lives and can't wait for her to finally become part of our family. They wish for her a life filled with love, support and encouragement.
They also included this poem:
No longer strangers,
We share a special bond of love
With a very precious gift
From our God above.

Nate chose this cute camping fabric. Here is his message:
To my new baby sister,
I can't wait to take you on your first camping trip.
I'm so excited to meet you!

Aidan chose this adorable fabric with sledding penguins. His message said,
To my new baby sister
I can't wait to be your big brother
and to take you sledding.
It's going to be so much fun!

#6

This adorable ladybug fabric came from my Aunt Ginny and Uncle Pete! My aunt chose this fabric because ladybugs are very special and symbolic to her! But to make this fabric even more meaningful, ladybugs are suppose to be a sign that a child referral is coming! We love it!! Thank you so much!
They also included this poem (which of course brought me to tears!)
Longing for a child to love, we'd wish upon the stars above.
In our hearts we always knew, a part of us was meant for you.
We dream of all the joy you'll bring, imagining even the littlest things.
The way it will feel to hold you tight, and tuck you in every night.
The drawings on the refrigerator door, childhood toys across the floor.
The favorite stories read again and again, hours of games with make-believe friends.
The day you'll take our outstretched hands, a journey ended, but our lives begin.
We'll be mesmerized by your sweet face, still warmed inside by our first embrace.
We promise to give you a happy home, a loving family all your own.
A house you'll soon make complete, with laughter, smiles, and tiny feet.
A parent is one who guides the way, know we will be there everyday.
Rest easy as each night you sleep, a lifetime of love is yours to keep.
Author: Teri Harrison

#5

This fabric is from our wonderful neighbors and friends, the Towsens. Their wish was all tied into the design on the fabic. It was so sweet and creative!!!
Chase butterflies around your new home
Wear your first Easter bonnet
Build a sand castle with your big brothers
Fix something with your clever daddy
Plant flowers with your special mommy

#4

This cute baseball fabric came from my sister, Michelle, Lisa and Christopher. They chose this because sports are a big part of their lives. Their wish made me cry (surprised???). Take a look...
We wish for you to grow up as a carefree child, inquisitive teenager, and a strong, independent woman who evokes change in this world, all while knowing you were loved before we ever met you.
Thank you so much!

#3

This adorable fabric came from the Hooper family. It's from a favorite dress of Meghan's. You can see how cute she was in it! Their note spoke of how we went from neighbors to close friends and how much fun it will be to see our little girls grow up together, just like our boys have been doing for the past 8 years. Again, I got all weepy while reading another note. :) We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends!!!

#2

Our very dear friends, Bonnie and Reed Mangino, sent us this adorable fabric. We love the international vibe it brings! It came with this beautiful poem that brought tears to my eyes...
She first came in an envelope, with letters, forms, and such
Just a tiny little picture, with nothing warm to touch.
She grew in your imaginations, in your hearts and in your minds.
She has brought you even greater joy, than you'd ever thought you'd find.
A phone call started labor pains, which lasted 'til you met.
Strangers brought together, a day you won't forget.
Your wanting and your waiting, are finally at an end.
Your precious child is home to stay, a gift that God did surely send.
Author unknown

#1

Anne, Dan, Karen & Will McCausland gave us the first piece of our quilt.
It is so cute! Thank you!