Memory of my sister
#71
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Posts: 240
First of all, I send sincere condolences on the loss of your special sister. I am also glad that she did, indeed, get to see your handiwork, which, in my opinion, is a masterpiece. I love earthtones and your choice of colors is just what I like. I just love it, and it is even more special now because of the memory of your sister. I have one (not nearly so fantastic as yours!) that I finished three months before my mother died and only I suspected she was dying. It was really weird, I had a premonition and went out and bought a sewing machine and packages of pre-cut quilt pieces to make a lap quilt. I showed mom all the blocks as i finished them just in case she slipped away before I was done and then finally I was able to show her the completed quilt top, then the finished product. ANyway, she loved it. It wasn't until a month later, that her doctor told my dad and I that she was dying. I was pretty prepared for the news because God had given me the gift of a premonition. Strange! Anyway, I'm sorry you had little time to prepare yourself but I bet you worked on that quilt with as much vengence as I did! Take care/ Lissa :D
#72
Originally Posted by Lissa
First of all, I send sincere condolences on the loss of your special sister. I am also glad that she did, indeed, get to see your handiwork, which, in my opinion, is a masterpiece. I love earthtones and your choice of colors is just what I like. I just love it, and it is even more special now because of the memory of your sister. I have one (not nearly so fantastic as yours!) that I finished three months before my mother died and only I suspected she was dying. It was really weird, I had a premonition and went out and bought a sewing machine and packages of pre-cut quilt pieces to make a lap quilt. I showed mom all the blocks as i finished them just in case she slipped away before I was done and then finally I was able to show her the completed quilt top, then the finished product. ANyway, she loved it. It wasn't until a month later, that her doctor told my dad and I that she was dying. I was pretty prepared for the news because God had given me the gift of a premonition. Strange! Anyway, I'm sorry you had little time to prepare yourself but I bet you worked on that quilt with as much vengence as I did! Take care/ Lissa :D
I am sorry for your loss as well. Take care and keep on quilting.
Joey
#73
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Linton IN
Posts: 200
May God Bless you, I am so sorry that you lost your sister. I am thankful that you did get it completed for her to enjoy for at least a little while. You did a beautiful job and you should feel very proud of it and keep it as a memory of your sister. God's Blessings to you. Lura
#74
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Posts: 240
Hi!
I saw the pictures of the underside of your quilt with the wonderfully embroidered stats of "who to and from who" and I was wondering...what kind of embroidery machine do you use? I have two embroidery machines by Viking. Also, thanks for your reply, and yes I will keep on quilting! and sewing! I have made embroideries of my parents and dog from photographs. The ones of my parents I had framed at Joanne's and the one of my dog I used for a Christmas pillow!:) Hope to hear from you soon!/Lissa from Frederick, MD.
I saw the pictures of the underside of your quilt with the wonderfully embroidered stats of "who to and from who" and I was wondering...what kind of embroidery machine do you use? I have two embroidery machines by Viking. Also, thanks for your reply, and yes I will keep on quilting! and sewing! I have made embroideries of my parents and dog from photographs. The ones of my parents I had framed at Joanne's and the one of my dog I used for a Christmas pillow!:) Hope to hear from you soon!/Lissa from Frederick, MD.
#75
Hi Lissa,
I have a Babylock Elegante2. Then I used my largest hoop, which is like an 11x7. I just sewed the four center blocks together to get the beige center and then embroidered it. After that was all done then I pieced the rest of the back together. My friend Dwynn came up with the idea. I thought it was an awesome idea.
Joey
I have a Babylock Elegante2. Then I used my largest hoop, which is like an 11x7. I just sewed the four center blocks together to get the beige center and then embroidered it. After that was all done then I pieced the rest of the back together. My friend Dwynn came up with the idea. I thought it was an awesome idea.
Joey
Originally Posted by Lissa
Hi!
I saw the pictures of the underside of your quilt with the wonderfully embroidered stats of "who to and from who" and I was wondering...what kind of embroidery machine do you use? I have two embroidery machines by Viking. Also, thanks for your reply, and yes I will keep on quilting! and sewing! I have made embroideries of my parents and dog from photographs. The ones of my parents I had framed at Joanne's and the one of my dog I used for a Christmas pillow!:) Hope to hear from you soon!/Lissa from Frederick, MD.
I saw the pictures of the underside of your quilt with the wonderfully embroidered stats of "who to and from who" and I was wondering...what kind of embroidery machine do you use? I have two embroidery machines by Viking. Also, thanks for your reply, and yes I will keep on quilting! and sewing! I have made embroideries of my parents and dog from photographs. The ones of my parents I had framed at Joanne's and the one of my dog I used for a Christmas pillow!:) Hope to hear from you soon!/Lissa from Frederick, MD.
#78
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 8,101
Beautiful quilt... I can imagine how bittersweet the memory of giving her the quilt is, but your sister must have loved it very much for the short time she had to use it. I have no doubt that she drew great comfort from it and from the love you put into it.
#80
Your quilt is beautiful, as is the tribute to your precious sister. My mom passed on in March of this year so I understand from that perspective. I keep a little picture of my mom sitting next to me as I type with her quilting a quilt by hand, and she is smiling. I miss her so much.
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