A long long time ago, I made this quilt for my mother. It tells a story of our summer days on Cape Cod. A couple of years ago, my mother died and I re-acquired the quilt. Currently, it sits folded, in the family room. Way too afraid to wash it, for I am not sure the quality of my applique.

The quilt is 86x70". Decided the Drunkard's Path looked like water, so I created the border using that block for around the sides.

Thank you for looking!

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Oh Wow!!!!! that is cute. Love it.

Lovely quilt. This will bring back happy memories of your family being together. What a wonderful keepsake.

A great quilt to remember your Mother.

What a beautiful quilt, that tell's a wonderful story. I would suggest you hand wash it and give it much TLC.

I am sure your mother treasured it. Go ahead and wash it. Even if the appliques come a little loose you can use a little fabric glue to stick them down again. It is a wonderful memory to keep.

I love it and I'm sure you mother treasured it! What a memory you gave her for many years!

Beautiful :)

What a great idea!

very interesting 8)

That's a beautiful quilt!

What a great keepsake! I'm sure is was treasured by her, and now it's come back to you to be treasured some more! Good job!

Very creative! :)

Oh dear, That is very nice.

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your wonderful words!!!

PS Thank you also for the washing ideas and suggestions for possibly repairing, after I do dare to wash!!!!!

That quilt is beautiful. and I know your mother loved it, and now you have it as a great memory.

What a sweet quilt! It tells a whole story, doesn't it? It was a beautiful gift for your mother and I'm glad you have it now for your own memories.

Oh, it's beautiful! I agree with the handwashing gently but only if it needs it. It looks pretty clean at the moment! :D

THat is really cute

That is such a wonderful quilt, and will have so many memories for your family. Be sure it has a label and that the story is handed down. I very much admire the creativity shown in the applique.

Your Mom's quilt is just darling!! :D
I am so glad that you have gotten it
back. It is a lovely treasure that you
can someday pass on in your family.
:D :D :D :D :D

Beautiful quilt and what wonderful memories for you.

Thank you Ninnie, Ducky, reneebobby, dunster, SulaBug and littlehud!

It is clean. Honestly, once I'd leave her condo she'd put it in her closet. After a while, she even stopped dragging it out for my visits. So, needless to say, it is VERY clean!

Love your quilt!

Wow that is just beautiful such a wonderful keepsake

I think you mentioned this quilt while answering another thread the other day. I was hoping that you would send in a picture of it.

What a wonderful quilt. Maybe you could hang it up as a wall covering.
It is very special.

Thank you Gayle, and mountain-moma

PACE Your so sweet to have remembered! Wall hanging, that's an idea! Thank you.