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E-mail correspondence from
beginning to end of the Costa Rica Reflection Quilt
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Here to view photos.
I just spent an hour looking at your site. Terrific stuff. Very
creative. I like your idea for a "Reflection Quilt". I recently took
a
surfing trip to Costa Rica and it was the most incredible vacation I ever
had. I would like to preserve that memory somehow
other than just a photo
album. My pictures are great but I think a quilt with my pictures embedded
on it would be awesome.
Then I can sit on my couch and wrap my warm
vacation around me. LOL
I would like a single size (twin size?)
My pictures are of tropical beach scenes, local wildlife and surfers on
waves.
I like the Ocelot and Cheetah fabrics on your "Special Orders" link but
I also like the Dark Blue Denim look. Maybe a
Cheetah border? but does
cheetah go with dark blue? .......Help!!!
Would you be so kind as to send me some ideas and an approximate cost.
Sincerely,
Bruce
PS: My wife said if this turns out she wants a King Size of our trip to
Hawaii.
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Thank you for contacting me. I will be very happy to create a
twin size "Surfing Trip" quilt for you.
How many pictures would you like on the quilt and what size? 3x5,
5x7 or 8x10?
Yes, a Cheetah fabric hem would be very striking with your
photos and dark blue denim squares.
Perhaps you would like a dark blue micro fleece backing? Let me
know.
Approximate cost breakdown:
$ 150.00 ................................Labor of Love (Twin)
125.00.................................Photos (Ten 8x10 photos @
$12.50 each)
15.00..................................Blanket for middle of
quilt
35.00..................................Backing Fabric
10.00..................................Ocelot Fabric for hem
20.00..................................Shipping
$ 355.00 Approx. Total
I would love to create this 'Reflection
Quilt' for you and I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Joy
www.joyscountryquilts.com
P.S. I would truly enjoy creating your king size "Hawaii Trip"
reflection quilt.
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Customer's e-mail - June 17, 2007
Hi Joy,
OK, I am thinking of different size pictures like 5x7s stepped in from
the edges and 8x10s in the middle. So I guess
maybe 8ea at 5x7 and then
4ea at 8x10. Is that workable?
I was also thinking of the center piece of the quilt being an
embroidered dark blue denim square (or rectangle) with
turqoise thread
that says "Costa Rica 2007" perhaps tilted in the square. Can you do
that and is that an extra cost?
I am thinking Cheetah for the border but I am also thinking a little
wider hem like maybe 3 inches. Is that doable and
is it extra?
The fleece backing I am thinking should be dark brown. The same color as
the border on your Cheetah Quilt posted
on your site.
I am fine with the price breakdown but I don't understand the "blanket
for middle of quilt" line. What is this item?
Sincerely,
Bruce
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My Reply - June l8,
2007
Hello Bruce,
Yes, your pictures in the sizes you want and where you want them
placed will be fine, and the
dark blue denim square (or rectangle) with turquoise thread and wording
will be very striking.
What type of fabric would you like to use in and around the
pictures? Something with a forest
look? Or bamboo? Refer back to my website to view the Special Orders
with a red
MPQ.
These all have a theme, i.e. Texas Queen, Native Horses and Lab
Retrievers.
www.joyscountryquilts.com I will be happy to shop online for your
fabric and will send you
several to choose from.
A three inch hem using the cheetah fabric, and a dark brown fleece
backing will give the quilt a
very nice look and feel.
The blanket for middle of quilt is what I use instead of batting.
My hand-tied quilts never bunch
up after laundering.
Updated Cost Breakdown:
$ 150.00
.Labor of Love (Twin)
50.00
..(4) 8x10 photos
64.00
..(8) 5x7 photos
12.50
..Costa Rica - 2007
15.00
..Blanket for middle of quilt
35.00
..Fabric for quilt top
20.00
..Ocelot hem fabric
35.00
..Fleece Backing
20.00
..Shipping
$ 401.50 Total
I look forward to your next e-mail. I will be thrilled to
create your Reflection Costa Rica Quilt.
Sincerely,
Joy
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Customer's e-mail - June 20, 2007
Hi Joy,
I went to your link and looked at the Lab Retrievers quilt and was blown
away. I did not see that one before. It gave me some
ideas. I really
like the busy pattern of the dogs fabric. I was thinking about using a
rain forest effect fabric and maybe throw in
a couple of tree frogs. You
see a lot of that in Costa Rica. The rain forest fabric should be leafy
is what I am thinking to create
the busy effect I liked in the Lab
Retrievers quilt.
I was also thinking the small strips running between the rectangles
should be an Ocelot fabric. If you can get all the spots to
follow the
line of the strip but maybe a bit wider like 1- 1/2 inches. What do you
think?
I am wondering now if Blue Denim would work with my quilt. And I think I
would want to have the fleece backing be forest green.
The cost adjustment for my previous email is fine. Now I just have to
decide what I want. Please begin as soon as you can.
I can't wait to see
it.
Do you need a deposit?
Sincerely,
Bruce
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My Reply - June 21, 2007Hello Bruce,
Thank you for choosing me to create your
"Reflection Costa Rica Quilt". I have added your quilt to my list
of
"Quilts To Create".
I will begin shopping for rain forest and tree
frogs fabrics. Will e-mail you what I find and you can let me know
if I am on the
right track of what you have in mind. I feel using the
ocelot fabric as a frame for each of your surfing
photos will be very
pretty.
Forest Green fleece backing is perfect. We can just wait and
decide on having Blue Denim
in the quilt at a later time.
You can send me your snapshots and/or digital photos together
with a $200.00 deposit so that I can have the photos
transferred
onto fabric and order the fabrics you choose for your quilt. We
will then be on our way to creating a very
unique Reflection Quilt.
I will let you know when I receive your photos and deposit.
Thank you again,
Joy
www.joyscountryquilts.com-
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Customer's e-mails: June 22, 2007
Here are
my pics. I am sending a ck Monday. This is going to be fun.
Bruce
Customer's reply to my fabrics e-mail:
June 22, 2007
Yes you
are on the right track................ Boy that was fast too...........
The 1st one looks really close to what I was thinking but I wish it was
a little toned down.
My
reply:
I agree. I am still looking and
will send more. We will find just the right fabric.
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E-Mail
to my customer - July 5, 2007
Hello
Bruce,
I received your $200.00 deposit and Thank You note today. I
appreciate your confidence in my steering you
in the right direction so that the end result will be a most awesome
quilt. Thank You.
I will now have your 21 photos transferred onto
fabric.
Finding a rain forest themed fabric with tree
frogs is more difficult than I anticipated. But am still
searching
for just the right fabric. Will send more for you to view
soon.
Sincerely,
Joy
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July 16, 2007
Customer's
reply to my sending him iron on tree frogs.
Click here
to view tree frogs and fabrics.
I really like the tree frog iron ons. They are exactly what I invisioned.
I kind of like this leaf pattern and color but
with the iron on
frogs. I'm trying to decide if I really want the cat fabric as a
border. It might be too much.
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The creation of this "Costa Rica Reflection Quilt" will begin first
part of next year as I do not have enough time
to complete it this year.
Thank you for
visiting.
Your Happy Quilter -
Joy Wostal
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Jan. 4, 2008
Hello Bruce,
Hope this finds you doing well in the New Year.
I am sending you a lay-out of one of your pictures trimmed
with ocelot fabric,
and one of the frogs, on a fabric I found while Christmas shopping.
Let me know if you like this or want to shop for another
rainforest fabric.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, Joy
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Jan. 6, 2008
Dear Joy,
I absolutely Love It !!!! The fabric is perfect with the frogs.
The only thing I do not like is the white around the photo.
Can you
crop the photo so there is no white showing?
I can't wait to see more. I am getting very excited after seeing
this layout. The trip was awesome and I am sure after
seeing this
display that the quilt will be awesome too.
Thank you,
BruceJan. 6, 2008 - My Reply
Great! Will do another lay-out.
Click here to view
new fabric.
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Jan. 7, 2008
Yes Bruce,
You have a very good idea of what you want. It is much better
without the white.
Let me know if you agree to this lay-out.
I am excited about starting your Costa Rica Reflection quilt.
Sincerely,
Joy
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Jan. 8, 2008
Wow............
I am really seeing extreme potential there...........
I just had a thought looking at this with more pictures laying
out. Can you do it just like it is? I mean "Leave" the
"Leafs"
continuous. Just cut holes in the leaf fabric so that the pattern
is not interrupted. The border can finish out
with the Ocelot. And
then the "Tree Frogs" can be random as if the pictures are
suspended in a Costa Rica Rain Forest.
Can you show me what I am
describing? I really would like to see a larger layout with more
pictures and maybe the
border as I am imagining it. I am really
getting excited.
Thank You,
Bruce
My Reply:
Yes, Bruce, I can leave the fabric continuous and
applique the pictures onto the fabric.
I will do a complete lay-out with all of the photos and a border
within the next few days.
Sincerely, Joy
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Jan. 9, 2008
Hello Bruce, Here is lay-out II.
The white edge on all of the photos will be folded in when I
applique each photo onto the
fabric. I had no idea how you wanted the photos arranged so I just
randomly laid them this way and that way.
Can you find all 8 frogs? Let me know if we are
nearing what you have in mind for your 'special' quilt.
The designing of a quilt is the exciting part and it takes time
but we will get it just right before I do any
cutting or sewing.
Sincerely, Joy
Click
here to view Lay-Outs
Jan. 11,
2008
I like the Ocelot strip in the border. The pictures seem
a little too hectic. I am thinking maybe keep them
horizontal
but not in columns or rows. And try a border with
Ocelot next to the Rain Forest with a wider Green strip and
finish
the edge with Ocelot. And maybe put a border or 2
around the pictures? Can you try that for me?
Thank You,
Bruce
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Jan. 15, 2008
Hi Bruce,
Here are two lay-outs. Let me know if I am getting close to
what you are looking for.
Photo I: I used several different colors for borders around the photos and
added a yellow strip down the green side strip.
Photo II: Shows a few photos framed with the ocelot fabric and a
small strip of brown in between the side strips of ocelot.
Sincerely, Joy
Click here
to view two lay-outs
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Jan. 20,
2008
I received a telephone call from my customer letting me know
he is a little behind in getting back with
me due to a big push, and a lot of overtime, at his job.
He
will get back to me as soon as he can.
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Feb. 22, 2008
Hi Joy,
I finally had some time to really think about this and I
believe I have a final decision on the layout. After looking at
the
different picture orientations I really like the busy
pattern after all. You know the 1st one you sent me.
Sorry I made you
go through all that. But it really helped me.
The twin Ocelot border with the brown center strip is very nice
for the Border.
I like the stepped widths just like you show it
with the wider Ocelot strip on the outer edge, slightly smaller
brown strip in
the center and the thinner Ocelot strip against
the rainforest fabric. I like the color of the small rusty brown
swatch for the
brown center strip. What is that fabric? It looks
rich. Is it soft?
And definitely border all the photos with the Ocelot.
Probably the same width as the inner border. And the tree
frogs..........
Just let it happen.
I also want to find a small Costa Rica Flag to throw in there
somewhere. And I have a coaster emblem of a beer that is
brewed
there. I will send it to you. It's heavy rubber but I thought
maybe you could have the image transferred on fabric
so it could
be sewed on the quilt somewhere.
I also have an idea to embroider the words: "Costa Rica 2007
- Pura Vida" across the top center of the quilt on the rusty
brown border strip. I think maybe in a burnt orange thread. And
with that said I was thinking of adding several other names
around the border of the different surf spots we went to. Here
are the names:
Salsa Brava, Manzanillo, Jah Handers, Cocles, Playa Hermosa, Roca Loca, Olly's Point, Roca Bruja, Tamarindo, Langosta,
Avellanes, Little Hawaii, Playa Negre.
I would like to do them in different colors alternating
between Yellow, Green and orange. I know it will be extra but
can
you do that?
I think that just about covers it. Let me know if you need
anything else from me.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Feb. 25, 2008
So good
to hear from you Bruce. All of your ideas for your quilt
are possible and very exciting. I will order the ocelot
fabric today and let you know when it comes in. I will
also order a small Costa Rica flag. Yes, we can have the
coaster
emblem transferred onto fabric for your quilt.
The brown
center strip you see on the lay-out is a fleece fabric.
The fleece fabric together with the ocelot fabric for
the quilt
border will be very soft.
The embroidery
of all the words you ask for will really add to your "Costa Rica
Reflection Quilt". Your quilt will truly
be awesome
and a
one-of-a-kind. I am very excited about creating it
for you. I have quite a few orders I am working on at this
time.
Do you have a completion date?
If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Toll Free # 1-866-817-2980
Warmest
Regards,
Joy
Click here
to view lay-outs
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Feb. 26,
2008
Dear Joy,
I really can't wait to get my quilt. I understand you are
busy and I don't mind waiting. Good things come to those who
wait right?. As far as a completion date I guess ASAP is soon
enough. lol. No really, whenever you can is soon enough.
I am
just so excited now that it is all decided. But take your
time. I am not in a rush. You did not tell me how much the
embroidered words will cost. Do you know? I am sending you the
coaster tomorrow.
Thanks for all your doing. I am certain this quilt is going
to blow me and my friends and family away. I never thought
I
could do something like this. It's really exciting.
Thank you.
Bruce
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Feb. 27, 2008
Thank you Bruce. When the ocelot fabric comes in I will be
able to get started on trimming your photos and will
send you
another lay-out for your approval.
The cost for the embroidery will be approximately $100.00 or
less. My embroidery lady will do a sample for our
approval and give me a true cost. Transfer onto
fabric of the Coaster will be $7.50.
We have one more item to decide on. Backing
fabric for the quilt. If you live in a cold climate you
may want to
have a nice soft fleece fabric. Perhaps in a
forest green color. Other choices are cotton or flannel.
Let me know.
Warmest Regards,
Joy
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Feb. 28, 2008
Dear Joy,
The cost of the embroidered names is worth it. I know
it's a cost and I'm fine with the price. Just let me know
the
end result. I was thinking about the font for the words.
I have a font on my computer that is called
Surfer. I like this
font. I attached a file I created with all the words in the
size and font I was thinking about.
The coaster cost is fine too but I think I want 2 of
them. Maybe in the corners diagonal from each other and turn
the top left one counter clockwise and the bottom right one
clockwise a little bit.
The backing. I forgot about that. I think I would like
the feel of cotton best. And the forest green is a good
color for
me unless you can find a really dark aqua marine.
I can't wait to see the next layout with all of this.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Feb. 29, 2008
Telephone Conversation
I did not
receive Bruce's attached file with the Surfer font. My
computer showed a plain font. After discussing this
by
phone Bruce said he would mail me a copy from his computer
for me to take to my embroidery lady. I will get
back to Bruce with the embroidered sample and we will
continue with this "Awesome" quilt request.
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March 7, 2008
Dear Joy,
Guess what? I am going back to Costa Rica this April. I
think I would like to put a hold on my quilt until I
return.
I might get some better pictures that I may want
to add or trade out. Plus I may add some names to the
border.
I hope this is not an inconvenience to you. I will
email you when I return.
Thanks,
Bruce
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March 8, 2008
Wonderful on your trip back to Costa Rica. Have a
safe and good vacation. I have no problem waiting to
continue
with your Costa Rica Reflection quilt. Your
quilt will definitely be One-Of-A-Kind and will hold many
'special' memories.
We will pick up where we left
off when you return.
Sincerely,
Joy
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May 22, 2008
Dear Joy,
My trip this year was very nice. We went to some new
places and caught some very good surf. I want to add
some
pictures to my quilt and I have attached a file.
I also want to add the following names to the border:
Pavones, Dominical, and Matapalo.
I had an idea to crop a few of the pictures to make
more room. I think when you get these new pictures on
fabric
you can send me a photo of all the pictures
cropped the way you think they should be so they fit. I
know this will
cost more but I really want to add this
years trip. So let me know.
I think you can have them printed in 5" x 7". And if
you think smaller go ahead but I would rather crop a 5 x
7 to
get a bigger shot if you know what I mean.
Thanks for waiting. I am glad we did though. I can't
wait to get started so email me as soon as you can.
Thanks,
Bruce
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May 23, 2008
Welcome Home! I'm sure your trips to
Costa Rica have been fabulous. The pictures
show that.
I am
working on a quilt now for a June Birthday.
Week after next I will be getting back to your "Special"
Order.
I am very anxious to begin creating your
"Costa Rica" Reflection Quilt. Your idea regarding
the photos is excellent
and as soon as I have them
transferred onto fabric and in hand I will send you a
complete lay-out for your approval.
Warmest Regards,
Joy
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May 30, 2008
Just a
note to let you know the lady who does my transfers and
embroidery is on vacation until June 16, 2008.
I am so
sorry for this
delay but I know your 'special' quilt will be worth
waiting for. You have some very good ideas about
how
you want it designed and
I am very honored you chose me to create your Costa Rica
quilt.
Will
get back with you soon and if you have any questions or
suggestions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Joy
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June 27, 2008
Hello
Bruce,
I
apologize for it taking so long to get back to you.
My embroidery lady came back from vacation to find her
mother
very ill and spent
a week or so at the hospital.
Attached you will find photos of the three embroidery
samples of the surfing spots' names in the colors you
requested.
Let me know if you are pleased and which size letters you prefer to go around the
edges of your Costa Rica Quilt.
Tomorrow I will begin sizing and laying out the photos
for your approval. I'm not sure we can use
all of them in a
twin size quilt.
You may want two quilts :) I
would not want to leave any of the photos out...they
are all so good.
Looking forward to hearing from you, and again, I am
sorry it took so long.
Sincerely,
Joy
Click Here
to view
embroidery samples
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June 28, 208
Hi Joy.
I am ready when you are. Sooner is better for me
(lol).
I LOVE the colors of the embroidery and how it
looks on the fabric. But I envisioned the
orientation of the letters
to be side by side and not stacked.
And, I don't think I want the letters zig-zagging
at all. I really would like to see it in the
font I printed it in.
Can the embroidery lady do that?
Can't wait......
Thanks,
Bruce
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June 30, 2008
Yes,
Bruce, the colors you chose for the embroidery are
very pretty. My embroidery lady made these
samples more for the
colors for you to see, and also different font sizes.
Attached are a few photos showing the different font
sizes as they would
look on the quilt.
And, Yes, the embroidery lady can do the embroidery in
the font you printed. She inadvertently
did not do the bold
font I gave her. It will be done just as you want it, I
promise.....
Also attached is a photo of all of the pictures we had
transferred onto fabric for the quilt.
There are many. I can trim
some of them so that we will have more room.
I need you to tell me which ones. Perhaps
by going back to the original
photos you sent me to be transferred you can send me
the ones you want in the quilt and which ones I can
trim.
I took it upon myself to trim back the one picture
which I show on the font sizes photo.
I can also make the ocelot trim
around the pictures just a tad more narrow and that
will give us a little more room.
I am very excited about getting started on creating
your 'special' quilt.
Sincerely,
Joy
Click
Here to
view font size photos and all photos
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July 14, 2008
Dear Joy,
I apologize
for not getting back to you sooner. I was
called out to trouble shoot a job and left on the
29th. I will get
back with you on my Costa Rica quilt just as soon as I
get back in.
Thank you for your
patience,
Bruce
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Aug. 10, 2008
Hi Joy,
Sorry for the delay. Now I AM ready.
I have decided to trust you with the quilt from
here on out. Every time I think of a different way I
go back to the original
idea. Funny huh. I like the
off set letters after all. Just the way they are on
the border. Looks great. I do however want
"Costa
Rica" in green and centered in the short edge (top).
The rest is up to you. Crop the photos and place
them random
with the frogs, flag, coaster, etc. If
you don't mind send me a a few pictures as you are
progressing along. It will be fun
to watch it coming
together.
Aug. 11, 2008
I want to use the "names" in the size and font
I 1st thought of. I was looking at them today and
decided against the
off set letters.
I am making a map with the locations and colors
coordinated. This will make it easy on the
embroidery lady.
I would like to get a final cost established
since I have added several items. And let me know if
you need another
ck for materials.
Thank you so much Joy,
Bruce
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Aug. 13, 2008Hello Bruce,
Good to hear from you.
I am in the middle of creating a queen size quilt
for a cancer patient....I should be getting back to
your
Costa Rica Reflection quilt by Oct. 1. I am truly looking forward to
working on your quilt....I feel it will be awesome.
Please send me your map with
the locations and colors coordinated as soon as you
can. My embroidery lady gets really busy
in
the Fall.
It is difficult to give you
a Final cost at this time because we haven't done
the embroidery yet. The extra photo
transfers from
your second surfing trip to Costa Rica was $60.00. The
embroidery may run up to $100.00 or more.
Your final cost may be $650.00
I will let you know about the embroidery cost and you can send me a check
for that amount.
Warmest Regards,
Joy
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Sept. 19, 2008
Hi Bruce,
I received your information
for my embroidery lady today. I have
ordered the brown fleece fabric for the lettering
and when it
comes in next week I will take your map and
locations and colors information to her.
I am now sizing the photo
transfers and sewing the ocelot trim around each
one. I am very excited about beginning
your 'special'
Costa Rica Reflection quilt and will get back to you
after I have gathered all I need for the quilt.
I'm sure you will want
certain photos next to the surf site names so we
will work on that after my embroidery lady completes
the
embroidery.
Take Care and Have a Good Weekend,
Joy
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Sept. 25, 2008
Hello Bruce,
I have the ocelot
trim sewn around all 27 photos. I then
pinned the surfing location names on the brown
fleece border and
found I had one left over...."Playa Negre" ??
(See attached photo)
Let me
know............
Sincerely,
Joy
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Sept. 27, 2008
Hi Joy,
Oops! Forgot about that one.
I think I want to add "Playa Negre" on the
bottom. Just put it next to "Pavones" and even all
4 names up.
I can't wait to see the finished quilt. It's
gonna be awesome I just know it.
Thanks for all of your effort. You are really a
big help.
Can't wait to see the photo layout.
Bruce
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Sept. 27, 2008
Very
good Bruce. I will add "Playa
Negre" on
the bottom and take the project to my embroidery
lady Monday. I will let you
know when she has it completed. I will lay
out the photos for your approval and arrangement
first part of next week.
We are on our way now. Yes, it will be
a very 'special' reflection memory quilt.
Have a very nice weekend.
Joy
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Oct. 8, 2008
Hello Bruce, I have
all of the photos trimmed with the ocelot fabric
and have attached a lay-out for your approval.
Remember, the
ocelot trim will be half the size after I have
appliqued all pictures to the quilt top so it
won't be as crowded as it looks now.
My embroidery lady tells me she is very busy
during football season but will get the embroidery
done as soon as she can. I
apologize for it taking so long..... your quilt is
a very extraordinary quilt and I feel will be
worth the wait.
Let me know your thoughts on
the lay-out. Can you find the frogs?
Click Here
to view Photo Lay-Out.
Joy
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Oct.
19, 2008
Hi Joy,
I am really getting excited now. Everything
is looking absolutely great. The
layout is perfect.
I can hardly wait.
Thanks, Bruce
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Oct.
21, 2008
Very good Bruce. As soon as the
embroidery is completed I will send you a
final lay-out for your approval and I will
then begin appliqueing the photos to the
fabric. I too can hardly wait....
Sincerely, Joy
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Oct. 26, 2008
Joy, Just a quick note.
I was called out to trouble shoot a job site
last week. I will get back with
you as soon as I return.
Thank you very much for your patience.
Sincerely,
Bruce
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Jan. 18, 2009
Hi
Joy,
Sorry I have been rather busy through the
holidays and am just now getting back with
you. I was revisiting the layout of
the photos
recently and I have sent you a list of some
key pictures and located them on the layout
the way I would like
to see them. They relate
to the embroidered names on the border. The
remaining pictures can be placed in between
these and I don't really have a preference. If
you have any other suggestions please let me
know. Hope I'm not too late
in getting this to
you.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Jan. 19, 2009
Hello Bruce,
So good to hear from you. Yes, I
understand your layout of the key pictures and
how you want them placed on the quilt.
I am very excited to have everything we need
now for the creation of your "Reflection Costa
Rica" quilt. I will begin
appliqueing the transferred photos today and
will keep you abreast of my progress.
Sincerely, Joy
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Jan. 20, 2009
Hi Joy,
That is most excellent. I can hardly
wait. It's funny how time flies by. Hope I
did not cause you any grief.
Thanks again, Bruce
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Jan. 22, 2009
Hi Bruce,
I have had some quality time and have half
of the photos sewn on.
See
attached photo.
I hope it is correct.
Sincerely, Joy
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Jan. 23, 2009
It looks awesome............. keep
going........can't wait to snuggle under
it.....
...Bruce.................
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Jan. 24, 2009
Hello Bruce,
I need to know what kind of backing you
would like for your "Costa Rica" quilt.
Cotton, Flannel, or Fleece?
and what color? Let me
know as soon as you can so I can place the
order.
Thanks, Joy
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Jan. 27, 2009
Hi Joy,
I've given it a lot of thought and I
think I want to go with a high thread
count cotton backing. I really see "Jet
Black"
working best. It will blend with the Ocelot border. I know it will show
more lint but I just feel like that's what
I want.
Is that available?
When do you think you will be done?
I'm really getting pumped about seeing it
finished. It may sound strange to you
but I feel like I am about to paddle out at a new surf spot for the first
time....... very excited......
Hurry......lol
Thanks again,
Bruce
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Jan. 28, 2009
Bruce, the jet black cotton backing will
be very striking on your "Costa Rica"
quilt. All colors will show
something.
I will order it today.
I am very excited and should have it ready to ship to you for
Valentine's Day.
Warmest Regards,
Joy
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Feb 02, 2009
Dear Bruce,
I am now hand-tying your very
Special Reflection Quilt. I found a
perfect black soft cotton backing
on my shopping trip to the city this weekend.
I am truly enjoying each
phase of this awesome quilt.
Total Cost:
$ 150.00
Labor of Love (Twin)
125.00
(10) 8x10 Photos @
$12.50
50.00
(5) 8x10s @
$10.00
102.00
(12) 5x7s @ $8.50 (2nd
group of pics)
8.00
Enlarged transfer of
Costa Rica Beer Coaster
184.54
Embroidery of Names of
Surf Sites
15.00
Appliqued Frogs
6.99
Costa Rica Flag
15.00
Batting behind photos
15.00
Blanket for Middle
35.97
Forest Fabric
35.37
Jaguar Fabric for Trim
of Pics and Hem
16.08
Brown Fleece Fabric for
Embroidery of Names of Surf Sites
35.47
Black Backing Fabric
40.00
Shipping
$ 834.42
(-) 200.00
Deposit
$ 634.42
I was wondering if you would like for
me to create a small throw using the
photos you chose not to use
in your quilt?
Let me know and I can send you a photo of
the extra transferred photos.
Sincerely,
Joy
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Feb. 4, 2009
Hi Joy,
Boy I can't wait to see this
quilt and to show it off. I have been
talking to everyone I know about
this for a long time
and they are as excited as I am to see it. They keep asking me about it. I
am really looking forward to the day.
I don't think I am going to want a
throw at this time but I bet my wife is
going to want that reflection quilt of
our Hawaii
trip after she sees this.
The cost is fine with me. It's hard
to put a price on something this
special. But as I have seen this
unfolding I am quite
sure it's not enough for all of your hard work.
Thank you for all of your patience.
You have been a pleasure to work with.
Let me know when you ship it.
Thanks again,
Bruce
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Feb. 6, 2009
Thank you Bruce for your kind words.
Creating your Reflection of Costa Rica
quilt is very enjoyable for me as I gaze
at the many different pictures you
captured on your surfing trips.
I can almost feel the excitement you
experienced.
Your unique quilt will keep you cozy
warm during the winter months as you
dream of your next surfing trip.
I am almost finished with hand-tying and
will begin hand-hemming tomorrow.
Will let you know when I ship. Let
me know if the address on your $200
deposit check is the correct shipping
address.
Warmest Regards,
Joy
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Feb. 7, 2009
Hi Joy,
I will be sending the balance due
this weekend. I am about to burst
waiting to see the final product of
your creation
for me. It is truly a feeling of total anticipation. I can't wait. Once
again thank you for your hard work and
patience.
Yes my address is the same and I
will send you my address with my check
just to confirm. Sure don't want to
have
a shipping error at this point. lol
I will be eagerly awaiting your
email telling me you have shipped.
Talk to you soon.
Sincerely,
Bruce
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Feb. 9, 2009
Just a note Bruce.....I will be
shipping your "Costa Rica" Reflection
Quilt tomorrow via "Priority Mail",
and I hope you
will like your very 'special' quilt. Received
your check this day so I do have your
correct address.
Sincerely,
Joy
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Feb. 10, 2009
Hi Joy,
I can't believe it. It's really
done.
Thank you for the heads up.
I will email you when I receive
it.
Thanks again,
Bruce
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Feb. 15, 2009
Hi Joy,
All I can say is WOW !!!!!
This quilt is so AWESOME !!!!!
What a Valentines present. You
truly outdid yourself. I am so
impressed at the detail. You know I
have seen pictures of fabric and
arrangements on the computer but to
actually see it and feel it
.......... words are hard to justify
my satisfaction in your creation.
I am truly Blown Away.
Thank you so very much. I will be
showing and telling everyone about
you and your gifted talent. I never
even heard of this kind
of work being done anywhere. I just
happened to find you and now look
what I have. This quilt turned out
more awesome than
I ever imagined. Well worth the money for sure. I just sit and stare at it
and WOW. Definitely a memory maker.
You absolutely
surpassed my imagination. I can't wait to show my buddies.
I have taken some pictures for
you to put on your site if you would
like. I know you probably do that
yourself.
Anyway, thank you so much again.
You should feel very proud of
yourself. You are a very gifted
person and I am delighted to
have crossed paths with you. Good luck and may God be with
you.
Sincerely,
Bruce
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Feb. 16, 2009
Thank you Bruce for your sweet
compliments......makes my quilting
heart beat happy little beats and I
am so very happy you
like your very 'special' quilt.
I thoroughly enjoyed creating it for
you. It is a very unique
Reflection quilt.
I placed the photo you sent me on my
website.....
Take Care and Happy Surfing.
Warmest Regards,
Joy
Click here to view photos
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