Read this today and it brought a tear to my eye.
07-15-2013, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by caspharm
Sad story! My DH loves even my charity quilts.
07-15-2013, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilts&Angie
I recently made an "original" quilt, appliqued to look like a child's drawing of flowers with each "flower" being a letter to spell out the girl's name, large sun, butterfly, a bee, lady bug, and caterpillar. It was a thank you gift to a single father (of a 3 yr old) Who recently did some major work for on my sick computer for FREE. He didn't even know me! I had hoped he would let Vivien use the quilt. Well, boy does she use it. It is her "cloak of protection" hiding under it from the cats and puppy or anything/one else that may be looking for her. Our mutual friend was recently at their home on a 95 degree day and said Vivien was wrapped in that quilt the ENTIRE time he was there. No matter what she was doing/playing, she was wrapped in that quilt. I was thrilled and could just picture this darling child enjoying her quilt. I hope she will love it for years to come.
((((((((((((((((((Vivian and her quilting angel)))))))))))
07-15-2013, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jeanharville
I've enjoyed reading the many good philosophical comments and confessions. I too must confess that I didn't have a mature appreciation of old things when I was young. Not until my late 50s early 60s. But my family had nothing handmade to hand down. My grandmother's quilts were used and their house burned when she was 85 and all was lost. I envy those of you who have family treasures. My mother traded her first sewing machine in for a new one in 1957, so I didn't get her first Singer 66 (I think). I do have her Singer 401 and I treasure it. Now, I'm quilting and I will wait until my sons and or wives indicate that they would like to have a quilt. I have made all my great-grands baby quilts and their mothers have been so thrilled and have taken pictures and posted on FB. (They are all scattered in the US and overseas)
Please don't wait until they ask! I'd never ever ask anyone for a quilt--------although I love them.
07-16-2013, 02:11 AM
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I have very few heirloom things left in my life, thanks to a vengeful ex who willingly and knowingly discarded all of my belongings while I was going through treatment for cancer and a nasty divorce.
Everyone tells me they are just "things" and I know that, but it still makes my heart hurt sometimes. So now, through my new life as a quilter, I will try to create new heirlooms for my friends and family. Hopefully they will treasure my love and efforts in the future.
Everyone tells me they are just "things" and I know that, but it still makes my heart hurt sometimes. So now, through my new life as a quilter, I will try to create new heirlooms for my friends and family. Hopefully they will treasure my love and efforts in the future.
07-16-2013, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippysmom
I have very few heirloom things left in my life, thanks to a vengeful ex who willingly and knowingly discarded all of my belongings while I was going through treatment for cancer and a nasty divorce.
Everyone tells me they are just "things" and I know that, but it still makes my heart hurt sometimes. So now, through my new life as a quilter, I will try to create new heirlooms for my friends and family. Hopefully they will treasure my love and efforts in the future.
Everyone tells me they are just "things" and I know that, but it still makes my heart hurt sometimes. So now, through my new life as a quilter, I will try to create new heirlooms for my friends and family. Hopefully they will treasure my love and efforts in the future.
(((((((((Tippysmom)))))))))))))))))))
07-16-2013, 09:06 AM
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Niece's graduation quilt
I recently made a quilt for my niece for her graduation. It is an extra long twin for her college dorm. Well, she couldn't wait for college, so she proudly has it on her queen sized bed at home.
After my niece opened the quilt, my other niece, my nephew's significant other and my brother all told me they would all love to have a quilt. I told them I would put them on the list. My brother then said that he would pay me to move him up on the list! He doesn't know that I am already working on a quilt for his mountain house.
I must admit, I was thrilled. I never thought that these very modern, 20 something young ladies would want a handmade quilt. I have learned to only make quilts for those who express an interest. So - I need to get to work planning their quilts.
After my niece opened the quilt, my other niece, my nephew's significant other and my brother all told me they would all love to have a quilt. I told them I would put them on the list. My brother then said that he would pay me to move him up on the list! He doesn't know that I am already working on a quilt for his mountain house.
I must admit, I was thrilled. I never thought that these very modern, 20 something young ladies would want a handmade quilt. I have learned to only make quilts for those who express an interest. So - I need to get to work planning their quilts.
07-16-2013, 10:42 AM
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That almost made me cry!! I often wonder what happens to the quilts I've made for others, even if its a friend or a stranger asking me to make one as a gift for someone I don't even know. If they get used or just stuffed in a closet or thrown out. I would love to think that they get used as much as my kids use theirs, which is basically everyday!
I wish that I had some of the afgans my grandmother crocheted when she was alive. I'm pretty sure my mom has a few tucked away somewhere that I'll inherit one day
I wish that I had some of the afgans my grandmother crocheted when she was alive. I'm pretty sure my mom has a few tucked away somewhere that I'll inherit one day
07-17-2013, 08:13 PM
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I made a quilt for my daughter's best friend's son...I still get the biggest kick out of the then 7 year old, now 11, who told me he hopes I make him a wedding quilt when he gets married, and then one for each of his children when they're born. This little boy was beyond thrilled. He couldn't get over the fact that his name was on the label. Warms my heart for sure!
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