Amie's Quilt

Well, it's that time again to update the blog. With everything that is going on at my house, I was not sure I was going to be able to finish my niece Amie's quilt in time for her birthday but thanks to Missy (my sister-in-law) and my mother-in-law running Craig around for me, I was able to finish it just in time. Amie's birthday party was held on Saturday with about 50 people there. Matt & Junior came with their friend, Seth, who drove them for me, which really made it extra special for Craig. The rest of the family were surprised as well.

Anyway, since I had given Nicole (Amie's sister) the Boyd's Bear quilt for her birthday in May, Amie kind of EXPECTED a quilt for her birthday. She had asked her mom for sunglasses and Missy said, "I'll tell Auntie (me) that you want sunglasses." Apparently, Amie said to her, "I better be getting a quilt!" However, given that Auntie was planning on making her a quilt all along, I didn't want to give her the satisfaction of knowing she was GETTING one until the last minute. So, when we arrived at the party the only thing I had in my hand was my purse and a "birthday card". Amie came running out to greet us and gave me a huge hug saying "Hi, Auntie & Uncle Craig. I'm so glad you came." I saw her notice the card but she never said anything.....ha, ha, ha...her quilt was hidden in the trunk of my car. So, after some time had passed and everyone arrived, it was time to eat dinner. Amie was the first one to be served, being her birthday and all. I told Missy, "Let me know if Amie comes out of the back yard, which was where everyone was eating. I'm going to get the quilt and hide it in your bedroom." She agreed and I was able to sneak the quilt into the house.

More time passed and the party was really rolling. Everyone sang happy birthday and then it was time to open presents. Craig had a card signed by the ladies at his work (Amie worked the summer for Craig) and brought it with him to the party as well. I told her mom that I wanted Amie to open my card last....so, I placed my card with his card with the rest of the gifts; but hiding them behind some other gift bags. Amie was ripping presents open left and right. Cards with money in them, gift bags, etc. She had two bags left to open when she noticed the cards behind them. She decided to grab the cards instead of finishing with the rest of the gift bags. She opened the one Craig brought from work, which shocked Amie. She and one of the ladies she worked with didn't really get along that well. Amie said, "wow, even Susan signed the card !" It was pretty funny. Then Amie, grabbed my card and opened it....however, no money fell out. I said, Amie I need to tell you something about that and her mom said, "Amie you're not supposed to open that yet." She said okay put the card down and preceded to open her remaining two gift bags. After that was done, she picked up the card and read it. I said to her....."Honey, you know with everything that is happening at my house right now, I really wanted to do something special for your birthday but you know....I DID!!!!" I grabbed the bag with the quilt, pillowcase, and pillow inside and pushed it up to her. She yelled....."IT'S MY QUILT !!!" I just laughed. She ripped into that gift with paper flying. She pulled out the pillow first, completely bypassing the pillowcase. But she only saw the back side of the pillow, which is the way I planned it.


Then, Amie turned the pillow over and saw the HEART! She said, Oh my gosh !!! How pretty!!

Amie couldn't get the quilt out of the bag fast enough and of course, not wanting to make it easy for her...the quilt was folded so that she could only see the back side of it with the quilt label on top!...she opened the quilt and was so surprised!!! She ran over to me and hugged me saying, "I LOVE IT AUNTIE, I LOVE IT!!!"


Everyone commented on the quilt, some even asked if I sold them, which anyone who does crafts knows that you can never get the same money out of it that you put into it. But, I told her that if you ever get rid of it, it comes back to me....ha,ha. I was teasing her, of course!



All in all it was a great birthday party ! Craig was able to stay but I could tell he was starting to get tired so we decided to leave after the USC football game ended. He came home and immediately fell asleep. It was a special day and one I will always cherish ! I love making quilts for people and seeing their faces when I give it to them.

Happy Birthday, Amie!!!

Love to all my family and friends,
Karene