Allena's Path quilt
 

I began this project in 2018, making my templates and cutting out all the pieces, which by the way there are only 240 curved pieces. This quilt is a replica of one made, circa 1932, by my great grandmother, Allena M. Hasty Jeffries. I have the honor of owning her quilt. Like hers, mine is entirely hand sewn and hand quilted. I replicated the quilting design too with the exception of the borders. Although there is an enormous amount of hand work, I found it quite relaxing. I also found my mind wandering and contemplating what our ancestors lives were like. I'd like to think grandma approves and is smiling. Thanks for looking.

My mind wanders too. My grandma on Mom's side hated sewing and only made one quilt, which I still have, double wedding ring. It had to be excruciating for her. I took after Dad's Mom who was quite crafty, fortunately.

Was interested in a WWII story about a test pilot, Eric Brown. Lived to be 97. Several documentaries on U tube, if you can sew and listen at the same time.

Yes, yes, yes! I am in love with this variation of Drunkards Path! You nailed it! Your grandmother would be proud. Thanks for sharing.

Lovely quilt, lovely work and a lovely tribute to your grandmother.

The quilt is beautiful and especially your hand quilting which is lovely, even stitches. I tried hand quilting, once. I didn't have a single stitch look like one of yours and I didn't care for that idea of practice, practice, practice. I admire you.

that is a lovely quilt!! especially love your green!!

Huge round of applause for this gorgeous work! How wonderful! I hope the 2 quilts get to live close together in your home! :)

Thank you all for the lovely comments. My stitches aren't nearly as small as my grandmother's but she also didn't have any batting in hers. I have her quilt displayed with ones made by another grandmother & a great aunt. I treasure them all.

Oh my goodness, that is just lovely!

Wow--great quilt and in my favorite color, too!

https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png Congrats on a beautiful quilt...all hand done. Don't forget your label.

Wow what a beautiful Heirloom you have created, simply stunning, congratulations!

Oh, wow, gorgeous! Your grandma would be proud.

Gorgeous quilt and quite a tribute to your great grandmother.

You did a beautiful job! Yes, Grandma would be proud!

Absolutely stunning, all that hand work! I see someone did mention a label, it would be wonderful to have the story documented on the label for sure.

Lovely heirloom. A labor of love to recreate your great grandmother's quilt.

Just beautiful and you did your great grandma proud. I marvel at your lovely handwork!

Beautiful, your Great Grandmother would be very proud.

Beautiful quilt. What a piece of history you have in those treasured quilts too.

a few years ago I made a "Japanese Lantern" which I copied from a quilt my grandmother made and I am lucky enough to own. It was so much fun and I felt like I was sewing with her. I was almost sad when it was finished. I will forever miss her and think of her every day.

What a wonderful quilt! I love the story behind it too.
Hand quilting does provide time for reflecting and daydreaming. So nice.......

Wonderful quilt, your grandma is certainly smiling.

I would enjoy seeing your quilt. I know what you mean about feeling sad now that it's done. Sadly I never met this grandmother but I certainly feel connected with her after this project.

The label is in the works so to speak, I haven't quite decided how I want to do it. I made one for the original quilt that has a pocket to contain the ribbon she won way back in 1932. I'm leaning towards incorporating that in mine. Like I said, not quite decided yet.