Here is the official order of the squares, left to right. There are five squares in each row, and there are five rows:
1) Godsmack square - Summer. There are five general squares to represent seasons. This is also representative of the boards. 2) WitchyWomanM’s square. 3) BlackRoseSteph’s square. 4) Livin4smack’s square. 5) Godsmack square – Autumn
Next row: 1) Libramoon’s square 2) Addicted to Smack’s square 3) NonsensicalRouge’s square (and my personal favorite) 4) Angrybeaver’s square 5) Voodee’s square
Next row: 1) Godsmack square – Winter 2) LiveRockShots square 3) Godsmack square – Seasons of change 4) Trouble’s square 5) Godsmack square - Spring
Fabric on back of quilt...
Order of the quilt (see above post)
And finally, here is the story. So I show up with the quilt in Los Angeles. (Those who have helped me with this...you people f*cking rock! And I can't thank you enough!) I had asked for five minutes of time to present the quilt, and it was important to not be interrupted. Mainly because there was so much about the quilt, I really wanted to take some time to discuss it. Well, I got my five minutes. I was escorted to his bus, and he came outside. I was even more nervous because I really respect what little privacy these guys have, and would never think to lurk right outside the door of their buses. Anyways, I told him the number of hands involved in this gift, and I gave him the Godsmack onesie (which he said, "This is cool"), and then I presented the quilt to him. He was moved! He said, "I am so touched, thank you". We discussed the squares, and I even pointed out Tam's square telling him it came all the way from Holland (and that she was also an expectant mother). He tried to take it all in, and I knew he loved it from the look on his face. I asked him if we could take pictures while doing this, and he graciously agreed. Then when I was done, we parted and I went back to the line....we were going to be let in early (I bought the temptation package), and I had to hurry. Then I realized I did the blondest thing there was. I had put my envelope with my tickets and wristband in the forking bag that I had just given to Robbie!!!! DOH! So I ran all the way back around the venue, back to the buses, and knocked on the door. No answer! I started to panic! I made a few phone calls, and then I spotted a crew member. I begged and threw myself on the ground (kidding, but I was panicked), and he helped me. He retreived my tickets, and I had to run back to the front of the venue to get in line. In the end, the show kicked ass, and I will be posting my review in the concert tour section. Let me add, that I am amazed how people here can come together and be a part of this. I worked my ass off on this, and I dreaded making any mistakes. Thank you for having the patience with me and my lack of posting pictures earlier. I did everything I could to NOT get any animal hair on the quilt, and I swear to you, when I was outside the venue and looking down on the quilt in the bag....I saw hair!!!! LMAO
Might I add, that in his hands you can see all your notes, cards, and well wishes (in that envelope). Plus there was a cd included that went with the theme of the center square. Kat - can you remind me what it was....
ya'll are correct - witchy is the poo on a stick!! i adore her!
my witch - you did an AWESOME job pulling the quilt together and you TOTALLY deserved to head up this project!! your care, concern and dedication to your smack family (and those you love) shows in all you do and i'm so proud of you!! love you woman!!
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Originally posted by MamaKat: ya'll are correct - witchy is the poo on a stick!! i adore her!
my witch - you did an AWESOME job pulling the quilt together and you TOTALLY deserved to head up this project!! your care, concern and dedication to your smack family (and those you love) shows in all you do and i'm so proud of you!! love you woman!!
Kat, once again today, I agree 100%!
Witchy you did an awesome job pulling this together! The quilt is awesome! I am happy to know that I was able to be a part of something so wonderful for someone we all adore. I hope Robbie and his family will treasure the quilt forever, which I do believe they will.
Also I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful family, The Smack Family!
HUGS TO ALL!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The best things in life must be felt with the heart"~~Unknown "The question is not how far. The question is do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith to go as far as needed?"~~Il Duce (Billy Connolly) The Boondock Saints
"Can't you see? You can't see tomorrow...... As long as you're looking back?"~~Gary Allan
"Half the good things in my life came from half of my mistakes" ~~ Gary Allan
That quilt is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Everyone did such a fabulous job on the squares and OMG what a touching story about how you were able to give it too him! You can really tell that he genuinely liked it!! I am sooo happy for you because you can just see the PRIDE beaming in your eyes and face in those photos. Those brief 5 minutes are going to give you a lifetime of wonderful memories and a great story that I am sure you will never tire of telling!!!
Melissa
"Just take me away from this hell I've created!"
Posts: 507 | Location: Ohio | Registered: November 01, 2006
That was a fantastic thing to do. the quilt looks really nice you guys did a great job with this.
Smacked May 20, 2007 Mohegan Sun *********************** I'm alive and still kickin' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 'If you woke up this morning with more health than illness ... You are more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day .'
Posts: 439 | Location: Connecticut | Registered: May 23, 2007
Just goes to show that good things come when people with a like interest get together!
It turned out beautiful, and I am glad to have been a part of it!
Witchy, you certainly pulled it together, and got a wonderful memory to boot. Something you can proudly share with your grandkids someday. And I am sure Robbie will share it with Nianni when she is old enough!
5-8-03 Dallas, TX 9-21-04 Cleveland, OH 10-29-04 Akron, OH 9-4-06 Buffalo, NY 10-26-06 Cleveland, OH 5-29-07 ERIE, PA 7-26-08 Buffalo, NY 9-5-09 Buffalo, NY Can't wait until next time!
Posts: 1229 | Location: Erie, PA | Registered: June 17, 2006
I saw the pictures before in the pm, but I just wanted to say again, how thankful I am for all your hard work on this project. It looks absolutely amazing!!! I also read the story this time, about how you gave it to Robbie. I'm so glad he likes it!!!! And I'm pretty damn sure everybody else does too! (including his wife and Nianni ofcourse) And reading that you mentioned me....damn I love you girl!! Also nice to know that the guys know they have fans outside the US too! I'm also very glad to know that you got those 5 minutes with Robbie, so you could give it to him in person. You really deserved it! I was affraid that you would have to put it in the mail!! I also wanna say thanks. Thank you for letting me participate on this, even though I live pretty damn far away from you all. I always kinda feel like an outsider, I'm sorry, but you really made me feel as a part of the family. I love you guys crazy. Meeting all of you is still on top of my wishlist, but well,...maybe someday.
To everybody who worked on the squares: you people are amazing! I love all the squares, they're so beautiful!!! Great job everybody!!!
ps: LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the pictures!!!!!!!
Posts: 1552 | Location: @ home | Registered: April 05, 2006
And reading that you mentioned me....damn I love you girl!! Also nice to know that the guys know they have fans outside the US too! 
