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Thursday, April 21, 2011

And the Winner Is.....

 Pink Giraffe


I would like to introduce Matilda
8lb 2oz
not prepared to wait for hospital
so born at home
first born of Darling Eldest Son and Darling Daughter In Law
they are even more DARLING than before now....


I am in love all over again

Matilda is the owner of this quilt made last year


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40 comments:

  1. TarnyiaApril 21, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    WOOHOO... wonderful news... well done everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. marinaApril 21, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    How wonderful that she was born at home, that's so special.
    'Matilda's farm quilt' has a lovely ring to it.
    Big hug to you Grandma!

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  3. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Congratulations Fiona how Wonderful for You...Love her Name.
    cheers

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  4. BarbApril 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    what a precious one....lucky you!!!

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  5. JoyApril 21, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Oh Fiona how absolutely wonderful. Congratulations to the whole family ... and welcome to the world little Matilda!!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  6. PennyApril 21, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  7. Quilt KittyApril 21, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Congratulations Fiona. Matilda is a lovely name & an even lovelier baby. I love the stuffie too & the babies I made them for thought them very suckable. Tracee xx

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  8. Peg - Happy In QuiltingApril 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Congratulations Bubz...how exciting for everyone...she is just so gorgeous...you are all blessed...

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  9. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Oh wow! CONGRATULATIONS to all of your family, Matilda is simply gorgeous. What a wonderful way to celebrate Easter. toni xxx

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  10. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Congratulations Fiona she is a sweetie,and good heavons born at home for the 1st one they did well.
    Happy easter little Matilda.

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  11. CyndiApril 21, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    A great bit congrats to your son and DIL, and of course to grandma Fiona! Welcome to the world, precious little Matilda...I do believe you are in good hands, dear one!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  12. SheilaApril 21, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Oh Fiona, Matilda is just adorable , what a beautiful baby girl ,I see lots of cuddling in your future ;-0 hugs Sheila

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  13. CheryllApril 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Oh a great big PiNk congrats to you and the pround mummy & daddy!
    She is BeAuTiFuL! :)

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  14. MelodyApril 21, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    How wonderful. What a beautiful little girl, I love her name too. Congratulations to you all.

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  15. MarilynApril 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    How exciting for you Fiona. She is gorgeous - love her name. Congratulations to you all.

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  16. rosieApril 22, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Congratulations Fiona, we are eagerly awaiting our grandchild due in three weeks. Matilda is a lovely name.. May you all have joy and happiness together.

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  17. Miss HillbillyApril 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I am so happy for you! Congratulations!!

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  18. Kim BApril 22, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Awwwww!!! How cute!
    The quilt is fantastic!! Did you design pattern or use a pattern.
    Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Kim

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  19. ChrissieApril 22, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    congratulations to you and your family, and a lovely name too. what a wonderful easter gift.

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  20. MariaApril 22, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Congratulations to all. How wonderful to have a new baby in the family. Matilda's quilt is lovley.

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  21. SerenataApril 22, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Wonderful news! Gorgeous quilt and giraffe for a very special baby.

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  22. young by designApril 22, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Congratulations! She's adorable!!

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  23. Talin's CornerApril 22, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    How precious. I do not blame you for falling in love all over again. Congrats.

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  24. NickyApril 22, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    What a gorgeous wee girl! Congratulations Grandma? Nana? Gran? Whatever your title is! Love her name, so pretty.

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  25. SusanApril 22, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Cingratulations...Matilda! Fabulous name, fabulous quilt! Enjoy this special time!

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  26. MargaretApril 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    A new life and so much love to be given and received, congratulations to all.

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  27. WoolenSailsApril 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Congratulations to Grandma!
    You are going to have so much fun, spoiling her.

    Debbie

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  28. rozheartsApril 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Congrats Grandma well done a beautiful new grand baby girl to love and spoil. I love the chose name and she will love her quilt I am sure.
    (((HUGS TO ALL))) Roz.

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  29. ElyteApril 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Congratulations to you all.

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  30. ValspierssewsApril 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Lovely baby photo. She is very cute. So wonderful she can start life with a hand made quilt :)

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  31. Scented SweetpeasApril 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Congrats on the arrival of your granddaughter, so gorgeous!

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  32. Anorina @SameliasMumApril 22, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Yay! Congratulations. Matilda is absolutely beautiful xo

    And now for some fun... I'm awarding you with the Versatile Blogger Award.

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    I'm also passing the rules for accepting this award:

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  33. Michelle RidgwayApril 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations Nanna. A precious little girl (future quilter maybe).Matilda is adorable. I love her name. Well done to all concerned.
    Blessings Michelle xxx

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  34. donnaApril 23, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Congradulations! Matilda is just precious.
    Happy Easter
    Hugs
    donna

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  35. Joy McDApril 23, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Awwwwwwwwwwww!!!! Congratulations!!! She is just beautiful!!!
    lv,
    Joy

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  36. AllieApril 24, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Born at HOME? Yikes - congratulations to your family, sweetheart, what a darling girl!

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  37. BonnieApril 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Congratulations! She is beautiful. I am enjoying being with my grandchildren here in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Grandchildren are so precious!

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  38. Sue SAApril 25, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Congratulations to the proud parents and I am sure equally proud grandma. Glad it all went well and well done Mum, unorganised home birth for your first! I take it Dad isnt the fainting kind! Happy quilting Sue SA.

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  39. TeresaApril 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS.... What lovely news and such a precious little girl. So she was in a big hurry hey??? How special to be born at home. So wonderful Fiona xx big hugs to you all xx

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  40. AnitaApril 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hi Fiona, I just adore young Matilda and can you please press her nose for me. She's cute!!! Kind regards, Anita.

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