This is such a sweet story. Last Monday at a quilt group I belong to, at the end of the meeting there is always a time for show and tell. I look forward to see what everyone has been up too. We have such an eclectic group of talented ladies. A member named Sandy told as the story behind this quilt. (I hope I get this right Sandy) While Sandy was visiting family she offered to make her young niece a quilt. Her niece went and drew a picture of the quilt she would like that included her in the bed with her cat. It included a short note; Hi aunt Sandy i just wanted to thank you for offering to make me a quilt. Love Stella But she also went a little further and painted a picture of the quilt. I like the detail in the fabric strips. Polka dots, stars and stripes So Sandy had a good idea of what her niece would like. But then Sandy received an email with a picture of this quilt stated she like this one too So Sandy got busy and finished Stella a