Memory Quilt - "It's Never Too Late"
 

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!

great job on you quilt

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.

Wow, such a beautiful poem and fantastic quilt.congrats

I am so glad you listened to the "still, small voice". I have cried a river because my step-mom never got to enjoy hers.

Everything is beautiful...quilt, poem and their lives.

Beautiful quilt. Your poem says it all. Thank you for sharing.

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

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.

You brought tears to my eyes with that beautiful poem. The quilt is beautiful and a wonderful tribute!

Such a beautiful story and poem. The quilt is outstanding and so is the label.

It's beautiful. What a wonderful tribute! Congrats on your win. I'm sure it was bittersweet.

Your poem and quilt are wonderful. She got to see the top and I'm sure appreciate all the work that went into it. The poem brought tears to my eyes--so beautiful. Congratulations of winning the ribbons, too.
Sue

Great quilt!

Another candidate here for a tear or two. What a lovely tribute you have made for your family and friends. I am so glad that your step-mom got to see it.

great job!!!!

I'm so glad that Daury got to see the quilt top! Great job!!

Beautiful quilt. I'm glad she got to see it. Lesson learned, don't put off these important things.

Beautiful quilt, beautiful poem, and beautiful job. Thanks so much for sharing.

what a lovely story and sweet spirit you have. I bet your Daddy will treasure the quilt forever.

Very pretty !!

That is such a lovely tribute to your step mom. The poem is so lovely and it brought tears to my eyes. The words ring so true. Thank you for taking the time to share your story. It is a beautiful one. :)

you are right.
it is never too late. Well done

My condolences on the loss of your step-mom, at least she got to see the top finished. What a beautiful tribute to her, taken too soon. The poem is awesome, and so is the quilt.

It is a beautiful quilt, beautiful poem and beautiful sentiment. So very sorry for your loss. I hate cancer too!! God Bless You!

Ditto for me, A promise met, a promise kept.

LOVE this quilt! If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the pattern from? This will be an awesome keepsake.

What a beaautiful quilt and such a lovely poem. You deserved to win your ribbons and bless you for honoring your step-mother.

What a beautiful touching poem. The quilt is a treasure and you are an inspiration to all of us procrastinators. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart.

This quilt is so nice. Memory quilts are treasures of our lives.

No words...beautiful tribute.
sandy

Thank you for sharing this, and the quilt is beautiful(i started one for my dad in July, he left us in August and I threw it in a corner but this makes me want to pull it out again!

Beautiful quilt and poem. Thank you so much for sharing.

She must of loved you allot! Amazing quilt..

Wonderful quilt, you did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing. Mary

The quilt is lovely but the poem is super! What true sentiments it expresses.

A real treasuer.

A gorgeous quilt.:)

What a beautiful memory quilt. Your poem, WOW!!!!!!