My new quilt....I will treasure it always!

My niece Kayla has been taking quilting classes in high school and has made some beautiful quilts.  Last year she made a couple for my sister and my Mom, along with a few for her own Mom, and grandmother on her Mom's side.  This year was my turn!  We headed out in February to pick out the material and supplies she'd need.  I snapped this photo below the day we bought the materials and couldn't wait to see how the quilt would turn out.

Yesterday her Mom had a graduation party for her.  She's off to UNH this fall to study in the medical field and I couldn't be happier for her.  Kayla is such a beautiful person, inside and out.  She truly is!  She's kind, caring, and considerate, and a pretty smart kid too!  She brought along my quilt yesterday to give to me at the party and I was so excited!  She had me close my eyes as she unfolded the quilt and held it up for me to see.  I just couldn't wait.  I had seen the pattern she was going to use and obviously had gone with her to pick out the material, but when I opened my eyes I just couldn't believe how beautiful it was!!  She did such an awesome job!

I will treasure this quilt forever!  I just so love it and love that it was made by one of my nieces.  She sure inherited the crafting genes! 

Love this quilt Kayla.....love you......thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!  I will treasure it forever and always think of you when I use the quilt.  I wish only the best for you during your college years.  You are one smart, beautiful person.  You will go far in life!!  Love you - Auntie - XOXOXOXO

(Oh just realized I hadn't removed some of the thread pieces she'd told me I needed to snip off.  Sorry Kayla - I still love it, threads and all!  I'll snip them off tonight when I'm watching tv.)