tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post6334196399510962804..comments2024-03-28T07:31:30.521+11:00Comments on Sarah Lizzies: A Stroll Through Pete's Garden - A Quilt FinishKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-34448029277673786902022-09-18T06:26:32.514+10:002022-09-18T06:26:32.514+10:00What a wonderful story so beautifully told. You ar...What a wonderful story so beautifully told. You are such a talented couple complimenting each other with your artist talents. The garden and the quilt are just amazing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-2347399927356432542021-12-04T03:35:59.588+11:002021-12-04T03:35:59.588+11:00Wow! Oh, Kim! I am fascinated by your story of Pet...Wow! Oh, Kim! I am fascinated by your story of Pete! What an amazing testimony of God's great faithfulness. Your quilt is stunning! It's so big! You and Pete are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this. (BIG HUG!)Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-6606833270697605912021-11-29T15:01:07.886+11:002021-11-29T15:01:07.886+11:00What a lovely story of resilience, perseverance, a...What a lovely story of resilience, perseverance, and redemption, dear Kim. I love that your dear husband turned what was a tragic childhood into a life of beauty, love and caring. Your amazing quilt tells this story so wonderfully and is truly a labor of love, as is the garden that inspired it. So very touching. Sending hugs xo KKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-73710971316128616032021-11-28T00:26:30.030+11:002021-11-28T00:26:30.030+11:00So, Kim, here I am at last :-)
Very noisy, windy n...So, Kim, here I am at last :-)<br />Very noisy, windy night here, snow flurries this morning and it is COLD. There is no better time than that to come and stroll in your garden! Pete's story is incredible, and how lucky that you are a part of it.<br />Reading about creations of Pete's gardens makes me smile; in our previous garden, which was neglected for a very long time before we moved in, we found a half of Mini car, and after taking apart as much as we could, we had to burry the engine, as there was no way of getting it out of the garden. After we moved to our current house, my husband removed over 700 bricks from our new, very small garden ( various projects by the previous owner...), and tons of concrete. There was just a very large last slab left, but our new neighbour said "don't even think about it, it is DEEP" - so that is where our summer house is standing now :-) <br />And now to your quilt - what a wonderful story and I can now fully appreciate where the inspiration came from - you made an incredible piece of art, and yes, it does remind me of Monet. Beautiful, unique, a treasure...... I love everything about, the fabrics, flower designs and your quilting - this is a quilt made with love. Even the backing, (where did you find that fabric?), it complements it so perfectly. It really is hard to believe that this was your first large applique project. I do hope that it is not a last one, you have so much talent, I hope you will find more inspiration (although it will be hard to top the one behind this quilt). I am in awe of your talent, because as I said before I have no patience for designing, it is the process of handling of fabrics and stitching which I enjoy most, so I am grateful for all those wonderful people out there who provide me with their designs.<br />So again, my hat off to you; I have so enjoyed your post and thank you for sharing your story with us. xxRadkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407639057505104281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-40722838396811538442021-11-25T09:37:48.047+11:002021-11-25T09:37:48.047+11:00Thank you so much, Gladi♡ That is high praise inde...Thank you so much, Gladi♡ That is high praise indeed from an amazing quilter such as yourself. Thank you for your sweet visit; you have delighted my day. Kim XxKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-69338971927257908602021-11-24T22:23:52.808+11:002021-11-24T22:23:52.808+11:00Wow! A stunningly gorgeous quilt and a beautiful ...Wow! A stunningly gorgeous quilt and a beautiful story to go with it! Thank you so much for sharing! (gladiquilts.net)gladiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650491174081825382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-70233762548252365152021-11-23T04:52:39.631+11:002021-11-23T04:52:39.631+11:00Oh my, Pete's garden and Pete's quilt are ...Oh my, Pete's garden and Pete's quilt are both beautiful beyond words, and the wonderful greenhouse (that's not what you call it, sorry) built by Pete in amazing. There are gardening magazines that don't come close to fesaturing the beauty that you two have there. It is breathtaking!Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-85216852544575145342021-11-23T03:42:56.578+11:002021-11-23T03:42:56.578+11:00Such a beautiful story, lovingly told. Thank you K...Such a beautiful story, lovingly told. Thank you Kim. Such a a stunning garden - I always love to see it and to know that it was in such an awful state when Pete started on it is just amazing. And of course your superb quilt, I am lost for words. Just so beautiful. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-21365529745027725712021-11-22T09:25:14.110+11:002021-11-22T09:25:14.110+11:00Stunning quilt and beautiful story of Pete. Glad ...Stunning quilt and beautiful story of Pete. Glad to know he found you and a wonderful life far from his youthful trauma. AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-86161511432583288062021-11-22T01:57:11.699+11:002021-11-22T01:57:11.699+11:00There are no quilts more beautiful than yours!There are no quilts more beautiful than yours!Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-70506364897861563082021-11-20T09:38:01.524+11:002021-11-20T09:38:01.524+11:00Thank you so much for your beautiful visit, and fo...Thank you so much for your beautiful visit, and for the gift of your lovely words. You have sprinkled joy into my day. Kim XxKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-41889672769531930202021-11-20T08:28:24.883+11:002021-11-20T08:28:24.883+11:00Good Morning Kim, such a beautiful,heart warming p...Good Morning Kim, such a beautiful,heart warming post.Pete,s Garden is extraordinarily beautiful as the quilt you have made as a tribute.God bless you both.Binsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070253894928147490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-17774669346532861142021-11-18T19:16:07.413+11:002021-11-18T19:16:07.413+11:00Thank you so much, Svetlana, for your lovely visit...Thank you so much, Svetlana, for your lovely visit and beautiful words. Kim XxKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-11733556539489231942021-11-18T01:41:58.397+11:002021-11-18T01:41:58.397+11:00ciao amica mia,, era da molto che non aggiornavo i...ciao amica mia,, era da molto che non aggiornavo il blog, mi ha fatto molto piacere il tuo commento, sono rimasta incantata dalle immagini meravigliose che hai postato :) sono felicissima di averle potute ammirare e ti ringrazio moltissimo <3 un abbraccio di cuoreDesideri Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069662685296991020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-51543334047154158282021-11-17T14:49:15.467+11:002021-11-17T14:49:15.467+11:00What an incredible story Kim - and what a wonderfu...What an incredible story Kim - and what a wonderful tribute you have written to someone who quite obviously deserves to be called a hero. He is proof positive that goodness will triumph over circumstances. His retirement is well-earned and just think of the hours he can spend in his beautiful garden. He and God together have created a beautiful place. And in turn you have created a beautiful quilt which I always thought was a labour of love but it wasn't until I read this that I realized just how much there is of that love. Blessings on you both!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-36056848871244511772021-11-17T08:24:53.968+11:002021-11-17T08:24:53.968+11:00Well, you got me on that story, Kim. Crying over t...Well, you got me on that story, Kim. Crying over this way. What a wonderful story of Pete. The man who creates with patience and love such glorious beauty.<br />So fitting that your unbelievable,fantastically gorgeous quilt should be named after him.<br />The two of you together are beyond a dream team!Dixie @ Arranged Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775852179769679400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-55315968148483902772021-11-16T04:04:51.398+11:002021-11-16T04:04:51.398+11:00Oh, wow, wow, Kim! Sorry, I will come back to this...Oh, wow, wow, Kim! Sorry, I will come back to this, so much to read, it is time to go and make some dinner here. I will need to take my time with this post and so many beautiful pictures! xxRadkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407639057505104281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-14136168892264498392021-11-15T22:29:45.753+11:002021-11-15T22:29:45.753+11:00After reading your beautiful story with tears in m...After reading your beautiful story with tears in my eyes and a knot in my throat, now I am lost for words as to what to say! I am so sad to learn that Pete endured through pain and hardships during his boyhood. He was a rock that got brushed and sanded, chiseled and washed to become a diamond that shines in your life! The quilt is a masterpiece celebrating the spark that lead him to better life! God bless you both! Maya Kuzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774179260347442250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-39931045001446779312021-11-15T10:51:20.304+11:002021-11-15T10:51:20.304+11:00Kim, what a beautiful story of hope, resilience an...Kim, what a beautiful story of hope, resilience and spiritual growth! Your quilt is breathtaking, and Pete is an amazing man. God bless you both!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-78798272426931882472021-11-14T10:30:32.299+11:002021-11-14T10:30:32.299+11:00What a wonderful story, Kim. Thank you so much for...What a wonderful story, Kim. Thank you so much for sharing Pete's journey, the garden and the your beautiful quilt. Yours and Pete's passions shine in your hard work and the beauty that you both create. Thank you both for being inspirations. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting https://www.blogger.com/profile/07653918791229255693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-12757079205886155952021-11-14T10:11:57.096+11:002021-11-14T10:11:57.096+11:00I am glad he found a life's passion out of pun...I am glad he found a life's passion out of punishment. He is quite unique in that. You know how much I admire his garden, and your gorgeous quilt is a perfect and beautiful celebration of his life. I do love the photos you shared of him and Maisie in the garden, specially the one where they are looking at something together. I love it!! <br /><br />-SomaSoma @ inkTorrents.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820728287018415555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-49239731254501875962021-11-13T14:12:09.800+11:002021-11-13T14:12:09.800+11:00Kim - thank you for sharing this story. So inspir...Kim - thank you for sharing this story. So inspirational. We often think we have challenges in life, but then we read a story like Pete's! As a gardener, I can completely appreciate the journey and the love invested in this garden. Fabulous! And I see many parallels between gardening and quilting - imagination, design, implementation, reward! Congratulations on your quilt finish!!! Stunning!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490533253436208034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-28431090277068605282021-11-13T06:26:49.929+11:002021-11-13T06:26:49.929+11:00Words fail me, Kim. I am speechless. Exquisite!!!Words fail me, Kim. I am speechless. Exquisite!!!Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-25355368934228649682021-11-12T09:56:00.832+11:002021-11-12T09:56:00.832+11:00Fantastic post Kim, I was fascinated to read Petes...Fantastic post Kim, I was fascinated to read Petes and your story, the quilt is stunning and perfect to represent Petes garden. I always enjoy photos of your garden, how fortunate Pete found his happy place in the school garden and then your family found your happy place in Tassie.kiwikidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267387525703999696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720710250003549011.post-622336435310427832021-11-11T21:52:48.360+11:002021-11-11T21:52:48.360+11:00What a wonderful story, both sad and happy. And th...What a wonderful story, both sad and happy. And that quilt! It is simply beautiful. I don't know why but I had it in my mind that you lived in New Zealand, not Tasmania. Thank you for sharing this very special story of Pete and his garden quilt, Kim. Hugs, Christine xxxxChristine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.com