A quilt for mom
 

My mother celebrated her 99th birthday last June. I put the call out to the family requesting everyone send me hand prints. The half that responded each got their own block. Those that didn't were placed in a family block with a stock hand print background. Had they all responded, it would have been a reversible quilt but as it is, I was able to fit everything on the front. The prints were done on copy paper, then scanned or photographed and emailed to me. I designed the quilt in my EQ, printed the blocks on PFD cotton, and pieced and quilted it on my domestic machine.

Sadly, we lost mom last last month and the quilt has been returned to me but will forever have a place of honor in my home.

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The quilt is just precious.

Your quilt is fantastic!

This is just so precious. I love how heartfelt quilting is. This is sure to be a family treasure. Thanks for sharing!

wonderful idea and quilt!!

I would never have guessed she was 99 in that picture, she looked so "young". Sorry for your loss. The quilt is lovely, a very neat idea and I am sure she treasured it.

Sorry for the loss of your mom. Neat idea for a family quilt. Hugs!

Priceless!

so sorry for your loss. A very precious quilt. It will make a fine display at family reunions/get togethers for many years.

How very sweet and thoughtful. At least she did get to see it and enjoy it for a short time. I know it made her heart fill with joy. Well done daughter.

Wonderful tribute from a loving daughter to a very loved Mom. You certainly were blessed to be able to share life with your Mom for a significant length of time. A life to celebrate. I hope you and your family will enjoy the quilt you made for her. It is truly a treasure.

great quilt

Wonderful quilt. Sure to be treasured.

Beautiful quilt.

That is beautiful. So sorry for your loss. Our Aunt just celebrated her 100th birthday on December 29th. She never married so doesn't have any children. Your quilt is a treasure.

What a great idea. Lovely quilt.

I am so sorry for your loss. I think the fact that your mom saw and held the quilt would mean the world to you.

She was the baby of her family. Her oldest sister lived to102 and that was her goal but she'd been fighting pneumonia since before Thanksgiving but she lost the fight on the 30th. Her WW2 era Singer, which still works, is coming to me as well.

What a great quilt and great idea. So sorry for your loss.

Wow your Mom didn't look 99. At least she had it for a while, its a wonderful memory quilt

a very sweet thing to do!

How very sweet--Nice job and sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.
Karen

What an awesome quilt and a wonderful gift! I too am sorry for your loss, but to be 99 look that great is a blessing.! I am sure your mom enjoyed her lovely quilt and now you will think of her every time you look at it!

So sorry for your loss of your Mom. Glad she got to see it and what a treasure for her. You did a beautiful job. You will always have a nice memory of her seeing it and that is a wonderful picture you shared with us.

very nice quilt

What a great idea and precious picture of her receiving it. So very sorry for your loss. I agree, she certainly didn't look 99!

great idea!

What an amazing gift. Sorry about your mother's death--you had her a long long time.

Bittersweet! She looks so healthy in the photo. I hope she had great days right up to the end of life. What a glorious quilt!

What a thoughtful gift.

Wonderful idea. Glad you got it done in time for her to enjoy it.

wjat a great quilt nice job!!!

A lovely reminder of your mother.

Glad you got as much done as you can, with the sometimes slow response of family. I know how hard it is to get family to do little things like a quilt block for someone!
So glad she got to see what she did before her passing. I am sure it makes you feel good to know you did as much s you did. You will cherish it for many years.
Quilt hugz for all,
Mariah

What a treasure you created for your mom. Bless your heart. Sending my sympathy for your loss.

what a wonderful idea and so sorry about your loss.

Lovely quilt. I know that she loved it. So sorry for your loss. You homor your mother's memory. BrendaK

I, too, am sorry for your loss. One would hope that at 99 she had lived a wonderful life. Your handprint quilt was a great idea and I'm sure she treasured it in the months she had it. Hold on to your best memories of her.

What a beautiful way to celebrate the family for your mom. Love this quilt! I'm so sorry for your loss.

I like your idea of the family block for those who didn't respond. That way everyone is represented. Wonderful quilt, I"ll bet she loved it very much. So sorry for your loss.