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Memory Quilt - "It's Never Too Late"
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This is a memory quilt that I made for my Dad and new step-mom, Daury. It is the pictures from their wedding reception. The original intent was to take a picture of everyone there and then have them sign a quilt block. Like most of my plans, it didn't "pan-out" and I ended up with pictures and no blocks and blocks with no pictures. So I had to re-think my plan and this is what I came up with.
I had intended to give this to them shortly after they were married, but some-how life got in the way. Actually, I am a terrible procrastinator! This year was their 4th anniversary and so I got the top finished. My step-mom loved it. She made me promise I would have it finished in time for the county fair. She passed away one month before the fair (I hate cancer), but the quilt was finished in time, I kept my promise. It placed 1st in the Memory Quilt category (I am really not sure how many were entered - it may have been the only one) but it also received Reserved Champion. The label was the following poem and you will see why it is called "It's Never Too Late". It is never too late Dedicated to Daury “Grammy” Booth July 28, 1936 - August 26, 2014 “I will never remarry”, they said with a straight face But marry they did; true love found in God’s grace You are never too old to live, laugh and love For those are our gifts from Heaven above A promise is a promise – a vow we must keep Till death do us part, the promise complete Like most procrastinators, I waited too late But she did see the top in its unfinished state Her joy and delight to see family and friends The blessings and greetings; only love can transcend She made me promise this quilt would compete So win, lose or draw; my promise I’ll keep So whether you made a promised a long time ago Or you think you are too old to bask in love’s glow Don’t live with regrets, I am telling you straight Live life to the fullest, it is never too late Made for Daddy and Daury By Sandy Smith in 2014 Thank you so much for allowing me to share. |
What a beautiful quilt and you are so right, it's never too late!
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great job on you quilt
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Such a beautiful quilt and I'm sure that it will be cherished for many years to come. I made one several years ago for my mother. Gave it to her in October and she passed away in January. I had planned to keep it until her birthday in January but something told me to give it to her early and I'm so glad I did.
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Wow, such a beautiful poem and fantastic quilt.congrats
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Originally Posted by quiltncrochet
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Such a beautiful quilt and I'm sure that it will be cherished for many years to come. I made one several years ago for my mother. Gave it to her in October and she passed away in January. I had planned to keep it until her birthday in January but something told me to give it to her early and I'm so glad I did.
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Everything is beautiful...quilt, poem and their lives.
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Beautiful quilt. Your poem says it all. Thank you for sharing.
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Ditto to all that has been said. Beautiful poem and quilt. At least she got to see the unfinished top and all the love that was went into it. BrendaK
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Wonderful quilt and marvelous poem to go with it. What wonderful memories for your father and you of a eventful time. She is looking down from heaven each time the quilt is admired.
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