texas granny

That was some story I was in Seattle just before the this. We had just left for our cruise to Alaska. I was in Hawaii during the 9-11.

texas granny

I would have love to have know of this and been able to have seen these quilts. I will taqlk to my in laws that live there and see if she remembers the story.

sharon b

This was done back in 2001 :wink:

Maride

Thank you so much for finding this information. There is some kind of magic in this place that makes things happen. You guys are amazing. I am so glad to see that the project went on. I will try to contact the person that finished it. I had contacted him when he first got the project, to locate the pieces I quilted. I was very sick (pregnant) when I quilted one of them, also my machine was not the ideal one, but the quilting came out great. On the label I wrote: Quilted by Maria Oquendo and Jesus, since they only way I could do it was with his help.

Maria

beachlady

Great story. Keep us all posted with info on doing something similiar.

stjoan

Hi everyone!
I would have responded sooner, but I just found this message board and I'm glad I did! There was a Yahoo group for the quilt Amy started, and it was pretty much the "official" group for the 9/11 Memorial Quilt. Not only was the quilt finished, it was displayed in Seattle in 2004, I believe. After that, the project sort of fizzled.

Last March Amy's mother put a note out on the Yahoo group asking for someone to come forward to get the project going again. I've been out of work, so I have plenty of time on my hands and said I'd do it. I've been trying to get a response from the person who took over the project after Amy passed away, but he's not answering my phone calls or e-mails. I've sent an e-mail to the church where I believe the panels are stored and asked if they are still there. I haven't heard back from them either.

I very much believe in this project and I'm getting it going again. Next year is the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and I would love to see the quilt displayed for that. I've made a Powerpoint presentation that has pictures of some of the blocks, panels, people involved, and the one time it was disiplayed. Maybe I can add a link to it from here. Does anyone know?

I will keep you posted as I make some more progress. I will also be starting a Facebook page and will post pictures there. The blocks are beautiful, and the panels were assembled and quilted very nicely.

Joan

AnnaK

I didn't know this Joanie2. Very interesting story. thanks for posting.

stjoan

Here are a couple pictures taken by Bonnie Glod when the 9-11 quilt (started by Amy) was displayed in Seattle:

Joan

nativetexan

there was one done like a lone star and every piece had a person's photo in it. gorgeous but sad quilt. it's been moving around the country on display i believe.

Marye

I am praying that this qroup of quilters/crafters/ and friends will get together and help start this wonderful project up again. Our country needs to awake up and remember this tragedy that struck so many people.