I am so excited! I just finished my first quilt top. It is in the Window Wreath Pattern. I'll try to post a photo later today. One of my corners was just a little off, but I was proud of myself for a first try. Very emotional too, I lost my son last year and felt I needed something in my life to get me through the winter. His name was Joshua and he was only 26 years old. The quilt top is spread out on his bed right now. I think he'd smile! The Lord blesses us in many ways doesn't he?

Congratulations! Can't wait to see a picture.

I'm sure he is smiling. Stay strong the pain will get easier to bear as tim e goes on. Can't wait to see your pictures.

Congratulations!

I think this is a wonderful way to honor and remember your son. I hope the pain will ease for you in time.

K

Can't wait to see the pix. Sorry about losing your son. It must be very difficult. Sewing is one of the best things for contemplative thinking. I usually just like quiet when I sew as I find it very soothing to be working with fabric and thinking too. Congrats on finishg your first quilt!

Oh I can't wait to see the quilt on Joshua's bed! For sure, he was with you while you were making it.

(((HUGS))) I can't wait to see your quilt :D:D:D

Congratulations, God is good, and I'm sure your son is proud. I have never made a perfect top, and don't intend to. Perfection is over rated if you ask me. Quilts have always represented comfort to me, and that is what is most important. They give comfort to the person making them, and the person who uses them. I am so sorry for the loss of your son, but glad you found some comfort.

Congratulations!! I am looking forward to the picture.

Can't wait to see your first quilt! I know you did a wonderful job. :thumbup:

Looking forward to seeing your top! I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I'm glad quilting helps you get through it. God bless.

Congratulations! I can feel your excitement from here! I am sure Joshua always feels your love.

I can't wait to see your picture. Congrats on your first quilt. I am so sorry about your son. I'm sure he is watching and loves the quilt too.

As promised earlier today, here is the photo of my first quilt top. Thank you all for the kind words about my son Joshua. He passed away from diabetes at the age of 26 August 18th last year.

Very pretty. You did a great job.

Love your quilt ... it's beautiful. I can't believe this is your first quilt! WOW, you are brave and very talented.

Wonderful quilt, and I am so sorry for your loss.

You did an absolutely wonderful job, it looks to amazing to be your first quilt!

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son.

Jenni, what a beautiful quilt and my sincere condolences on your loss.

I am so sorry about your son. The quilt is absolutely beautiful. I can't believe that is your first quilt....beautiful colors, too.

Beautiful quilt. As far as perfection, I know ther is only one thing perfect in our lives and that is GOd and he has blessed you with this project to honor your son. Love the fabric you chose and the pattern. COngrats on your first quilt . Absolutely Georgeous. He would be proud of his mom.((((BiG HUGS)))))))

Sorry for your loss. I know it can't be easy, but it sounds as if you have a brave soul. I know that Joshua is very proud of him mom. Great quilt, great pattern and fabric choice. Can't wait to see your next quilt.

Whoa! I love it.

In my frame of reference every time I think of someone that has passed...It is a hug from that person.

Quilting will keep you as busy as you can be.

this site alone takes more than an hour a day.
I will look for your next quilt.

Wow! Beautiful quilt! Great job!

Beautiful quilt - sorry for your loss

Yay for your first quilt. Definitely need to take pictures of it. The quilt is great. Can't beleive its your first. As Amma said ((( HUGS)))

You did a fantastic job!!! Hugs to you. I'm sure he was right over your shoulder the whole time you were making it.

It's a beautiful quilt. I am sorry for your loss.

Jenni M, So sorry for your loss but I'm sure your son is smiling in Heaven. Hope this quilt helped you through some of the pain

I love your quilt. I am sorry about about your son. And as to perfection, I just attended a quilt guild meeting and the speaker was showing Amish quilts and talked about how they Amish ladies frequently purposefully put in an imperfect since only God is perfect. So having it imperfect makes it just right! Diana

So sorry to hear about your son. Great quilt !!!!! :thumbup:

It's beautiful! I love the colors and the pattern reminds me of some of my Mother's quilts. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 89. Her beautiful hand-quilted works of art grace the beds of many loved ones. I'm so sorry about your son. I know he's proud of you!

That is so beautiful. So sorry about Joshua. He was so young. I'm sure he would love that quilt.

My husband has diabetes. He's had it for about 5 years now. His showed up when he was 55. He has never been over weight and is so active, yet he still got it. He's a runner and cyclist. It is so scary.

Wow if this was the first you started with a very advanced pattern. No quilt is perfect. They are made by imperfect people so how can they be perfect.
Keeping busy is the only way to get passed the awful pain. It works for mental and Physical pain. I have used it for helping me with cronic pain and it works. The pain does not go away but our mind is focused on something else and the pain recedes. I hope I making sense as I know I tend to ramble

Jenni, I'm so sorry about your son. My heart goes out to you. But you're absolutely right. The Lord does bless us in many ways. Your quilt is beautiful!

Your quilt is beautiful!
Your son would be proud!!

very nice!

Wow! You did a great job.

Yes, He does. So sorry to hear about your son.

Wow! Your quilt is beautiful. As I quilt I think about the person that I am making it for and times we have spent together. I believe that energy and love we share enters the quilt. So, the next time you are lonely and miss your son, wrap the quilt around you and feel the hug he is giving you. And don't worry, the love does not wash out or wear with age. Your stiches hold it in.