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BB2 MONICA'S QUILT UPDATE: *******FINISHED*****:
Archive through August 26, 2002
Cyn | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 12:37 pm     WOW fly, shoofly and joleigh! You folks are so absolutely incredible! This is one of the kindest things I have witnessed and the fact that you included the TVCH logo and such is so cool. It allows all the Members on the site to feel really proud! Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to extend your caring ways to someone who so deserved it. I am so impressed by your kindness and generosity. Thank you! |
Draheid | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 01:10 pm     Flyonthwall: By any chance do you have individual scans of each (at least some) of the 'patches' on the quilt. I think it'd be great if we put up a page with links to the individual squares so they can bee seen in greater detail. I'd be more than happy to host such a page(s) if someone could help a little with the coding to make the main quilt picture 'clickable' to the individual images. (Does any of that make sense?) Sorry to ramble. I'm really excited about this and would like to be sure everyone involved gets a little more credit. Note to Monya: Best wishes in all you do! |
Flyonthwall | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 01:33 pm     Draheid, I would have done that myself and hosted it if I was given the opportunity. But it didn't work out that way. We don't have shots of each square. To explain why this went the way it did for all those who didn't follow last year: We posted asking for squares. One person was collecting those squares They were all mailed to her. She was to piece together the top out of all the sqaures. That person never did the job and dumped all the squares on Joleigh. Joleigh had only offered to finish the quilt professionally for us. Shoofly offered to piece together the top from all the squares. Joleigh shipped the squares to Shoo and she did the first part of the work. FInished the top and shipped it to Joleigh. Joleigh did the quilting at her business, a quilt shop. (they moved, had some health issues and she just finished the quilt. She was really pushing to get it done, so no pic of each square, but will send me the completed pic's.) So due to all the delays and problems with the first round person not holding up to her end of the deal, we are just now getting it all finished up. If not for Shoofly, it would still be in pieces in a box somewhere!!! If not for Joleigh, we'd only have a top!!! So thank them please, I only posted about it and drummed up the squares! It was a group effort for sure that has endured all this time! It's a memorial to Monica, but more so to all those who gave of their time and perseverence to see it happen! Thanks again to everyone involved! FLy |
Wargod | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 02:11 pm     All of you who contributed to this quilt are just awesome. It's beautiful! |
Hippyt | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 02:35 pm     That's so beautiful!! You guys are amazing!! I'm sure Monica will Love It! |
Admin | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 05:15 pm     By popular request and contribution from members, I've shipped Monica some TVCH t-shirts as well. |
Jhezzie | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 07:28 pm     You guys should be so proud. It's just great and she will be so touched! |
Misslibra | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 08:56 pm     Thank you Fly for the update. The quilt is lovely. And thank you Admin for sending her those shirts. That was pretty cool of you.  |
Shoofly | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 09:40 pm     To add to Draheid's suggestion: I did itemize each and every completed square and piece of fabric, card, note, or letter for Monica and matched that with the person sending it. She will be able to point to one square or message and know the background of why it was included. It was a special project that helped me to occupy my hands and heart, during those months following 9/11. Thank you for allowing me to share that BB2 with you all. It was a special way to pull together under powerful circumstances. My special thanks to Fly for drumming up the enthusiasm and coordinating. And to Joleigh and her husband for supplying the fabric, the batting, AND the labor of the machine quilting. I cannot wait to see the pictures. I only wish I lived closer to their quilt shop. Quilters are known to stash great quantities of fabric...just in case Hopefully Joleigh will let us know how to find their shop, so that others living close by may thank them in person. Monica, enjoy May it remind you and your family of your place in our hearts. |
Moondance | Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 11:15 pm     Thank you Shoofly and MsFly and Joleigh for such a wonderful gift you have given Monica... I look at the pix and SMILE .... it is BEAUTIFUL! *I really love that little pinkish square in the bottom right corner that says Love & Light - Moondance * |
Izzywhat | Friday, August 23, 2002 - 02:17 am     Fly, wonderful contribution you, Shoofly and Joleigh, as well as other members of TVCH, made on behalf of Monica. Congratulations for a job well done. When you were talking to Monica, did she mention that Bunky is trying to get a computer to her and get her online? Bunky is contributing and shipping a computer he no longer uses to her and he's asking for contributions so she can get online and/or a web site. Anyone interested in Bunky helping Monica can read about it at www.bunkymania.com. |
Elcopple | Friday, August 23, 2002 - 08:20 am     Someone should seriously, no joke, try to contact CBS -- this is something they would TOTALLY love to hear about. If ANYONE knows any way to get in touch w/ CBS and let them know, I would encourage you to DO IT!!! I would seriously LOVE to see them do a story about this quilt -- and I'm sure they would LOVE to know about it. I can hear it now, Julie says..."Well, it's been almost a year since we said goodbye to our BB2 houseguests, but even now, fans are finding ways to let their favorite players know they care..." segue into spot about the quilt and Monica and TVCH!!! C'mon -- I know SOMEONE must know how to do this!!! |
Draheid | Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:55 am     Here some info from the technical thread:
Quote:Bastable Monday, August 19, 2002 - 05:17 pm Here's another goodie that someone else posted. It's the CBS office number of the PR rep for the show. Diane Ekeblad (LA) 323/575-2029.
Someone with the original picture files and more details should make this contact. |
Flyonthwall | Friday, August 23, 2002 - 11:38 am     I called the above number, got a message recording, but left a message with my name number and info about the quilt. Told them they could contact me if they were interested in this angle. "My name is..I'm a member of the TVClubhouse, Big Brother 1, 2, and 3 now, and wanted to let you know of a project we did for Monica. Last year we started a hand made quilt from the members to Monica. We just finished it as an anniversary gift for her. She'll be receiving it in a few days. Just wanted to let you know about it if you are interested in this angle. I have pictures and information on this fan made project if you would like to contact me for more information." So we'll see if they call. I don't hold out much hope on that. FLy |
Flyonthwall | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 09:07 am     (bump) |
Draheid | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 09:29 am     Flyonthwall: I take the (bump) as an indication that you've not heard back from the 'powers that be' ... any thought to contacting another media such as Entertainment Weekly, or (heaven forbid) National Enquirer? IMO, either of these *might* be interested in a 'human interest' story tied to a reality tv show. What do you think? I'm just thinking that this is a significant enough showing of support from several aspects and of great 'human interest'! |
Flyonthwall | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 09:39 am     Hey Draheid, I haven't thought of anything re: contacting anyone over the quilt. I don't have the energy right now. But if anyone wants to persue that it is fine with me. I'll post if I ever here from the folks at CBS. Just wanted to "bump" it so folks that only visit on the weekend would see the news of the quilt. There were so many who were involved and I don't have any way to contact them all. So if you see the thread going to the bottom if you'd give a "bump" It would be appreciated. Got to get some rest this weekend so I'll see you all next week! FLy |
Draheid | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 09:45 am     Okie Dokie, Fly, I'll keep a close eye on it and bump, nudge, or whatever it to keep it going ... thanks again for ALL YOU DO! You are a wonderful soul and I really appreciate you being hear and sharing! Take care of yourself. Have a great today and a better tomorrow!! |
Sisterdream | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 01:48 pm     I just joined but had been involved quite a while ago before I knew about this club being formed. The square I submitted is part of the quilt, so perhaps my square is not the only one from a non-member, just a fan. The directions were given elsewhere too. The quilt is absolutely gorgeous and you all should be commended for doing such a great job. Monica should be very pleased and proud that she inspired such teamwork and love. |
Flyonthwall | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 02:00 pm     Thank you Sisterdream! Glad you found and joined the site! I know I got a lot of responses from other sites and thru the Monica site. I'm glad you got to see and be a part of the quilt project! Thanks again for helping out! FLy ps: the Monica sites are no longer active. Due to time constraints on the webmasters of those sites. |
Gail | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 02:37 pm     The quilt is beautiful!! Thanks for the update Fly! |
Mimi4fun | Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 02:38 pm     I'm so happy to see the quilt done, thanks for all your hard work. It makes me feel happy! |
Flyonthwall | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 10:46 pm     Bump for those who donated but haven't see this thread! *Yawn* wow what a lazy weekend! Hope you all are finally getting some time to relax! Sweet dreams everyone! FLy |
Oregonfire | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 09:30 pm     Just read this thread and I think it's great what you guys did. I only become reawakened to my "creative self" this year and wish I would've a year earlier! You guys are the best. |
Sisteronline | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 10:44 pm     That is an absolutely amazing quilt! I wish I would have been around or known about it in time to contribute! Monica was my favorite to win last year! Great Job to All Sister Online |
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