Last night was our year end Court of Honor for the Boy Scout Troop. We generally have a pool party and dinner at someone's house. The past few years have been at my house. It was easy when our Troop only had a dozen Scouts. Now we've grown to more than 30 Scouts, so it was quite a house full of guests last night. After we gave out the awards and advancements, we gave our mentor a gift for serving our Troop and Boy Scouts faithfully for fifty years!
Then the Troop surprised me with some really amazing gifts including this wonderful handmade Boy Scout quilt.
Look at all this wonderful Boy Scout fabric (most is from Kaufman.com)
I love this vintage fabric.
Cyndy, Scout Mom and amazing quilter, embroidered the back panel with this:
For Jennifer Jackson
Scoutmaster Extraordinaire
BSA 1910-2010
It was a wonderful awards night for all. I don't think I ever remember anyone (other than my Grandmother) making me such a big work of art all by hand. I was so touched.
And because I know you'll ask: No... this quilt will NOT go on campouts.
Jennifer
What a wonderful quilt for you. Im glad you are appreciated for all your hard work.
Posted by: kathy b | Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 12:04
WOW! Fabulous gift, and congrats to both of you for your opened hearted service to the Boys. They're all better for having had you in their lives.
Posted by: cathy | Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10:41
That is a wonderful gift.
Posted by: Dee | Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 18:20
What a neat way to recognize your contributions!
Posted by: Shanti | Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 17:30
What a special gift! It is fantastic! I think I would have burst into tears. They are so lucky to have you as their leader.
Posted by: Estella | Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 09:50
Wow! What a wonderful gift for a wonderful person!
Posted by: Betsy | Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 08:57