I began a quilting class at our senior center in December 2008. I promised myself that I would make each of my 5 children "if I lived long enough" a quilt especially for them. I decided to keep a journal for everything I made. I wrote in my journal the date I started it, the name of the quilt, who it was for, I started with my first born daughter. I decided I would create a label shaped like a heart for each one that I made, naming the Quilt: "Heather's Lacy Heart" was the first, date I finished it, my daughters' name, by (my name), and Cape Cod, Ma. Always stated "made with love for" each of my children. Of course I took many pictures of it, both sides and a picture of the heart shaped label. I always tried to make the back side a little interesting so that they had a reversible quilt. I've also kept the leftover material in a good size zip locked bag and labeled it with whoevers quilt it was, hoping I would go back at some time to make a pillow using the scraps. I love making the rag style pillow for an extra gift in the future for them. So far I have made 2 pillows, one for each daughter which matches their quilt. I also have 3 sons and this past December I finished my last son's quilt. One day in between making these 5 quilts, my husband asked me much to my surprise "when do I get my quilt"? I asked what theme quilt would you like? Marine Corp theme would be nice. So with the help of this site
www.Quiltingboard.com I asked for help and LadyT was kind enough to post a picture of the quilt she had made for her father-in-law. She posted a picture of it and it was beautiful, just what I was looking for. Thank you again ladyT ! It was a little difficult so instead of 6 Lemoyne Stars, I made only 4. My husband loved it. So I encourage all of you to please keep a journal. I will be 80 in June and will look forward to looking at my journal in the future years with fond memories. Happy quilting to all of you.