When my now 29 year old was 6 weeks old I had to go back to work so the lady that kept her said she would help me out for a few weeks until I found someone full time. She and her husband never had any children so it comes as no surprise that 18 years later - Nana and Burley were in the graduation stands the day she left high school with honors. So some time durring those 18 years Nana hand embroidered 50 blocks of the states, state birds and state flowers. All done on snow white cotton. Later on Nana gave my daughter the blocks and you all know how kids are. It is a wonder that I was able to find them after she moved into her new place. But I did and I had to add a few blocks to square off the quilt but put the blocks together. The sashing is navy cotton with sparkle stars and so is the backing. Nana is now 78 years old and once I got it done I gave it back to my daughter ( I knew she would appreciate it now ). She then took it to Nana so she could finally see all of her hard and loving work finished. She and Lisa were so happy.

That is wonderful!! A beautiful quilt for your daughter to treasure forever! Especially since it was made by Nana and Mom!!! Very Nice!!!!

What beautiful work! I'm sure your daughter will cherish it always.

Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing the story.

What a great woman "Nana" is and to put so much love into making all those blocks. It is breathtaking.

What a wonderful quilt!!!!

Wow, that's another great story from you! I've enjoyed your posts so much!
That quilt is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! :D:D

That's a awesome quilt

What a wonderful quilt!
Maureen

This a real treasure. A wonderful quilt.

Very pretty! The quilting looks nice also!

It's beautiful! :thumbup:

oh that is lovely. just lovely. i happen to love State quilts and Siggy quilts.

Beautiful work done with love.

A beautiful story behind a beautifil quilt. You made my eyes tear.

A lovely keepsake for your daughter besides being a nice useful quilt. I've played with the idea of embroidering state blocks.

So Beautiful. our Daughter will treasure it forever. Glad Nana got to see it become such a beautiful quilt. So very great of you to finish it.

This is an absolute treasure. How wonderful and gracious of you to find them and complete what was started. Thanks for sharing.

Glad you were able to collect all those beautiful blocks. What a treasure you and Nana did for your daughter! :thumbup:

Beautiful Quilt.

Oh, that is so pretty. A treasure, too.

Made me think of one that I started years ago for my Mom, but never was able to finish it and my fingers would get so stiff as I embroidered. Maybe tried too many at once. Mine is just a state bird quilt on muslin squares. I need to get it out and see what I can do.

Now THAT IS an Heirloom!! Treasure it always!!

what a wonderful story for a wonderful quilt. Thank you for sharing :)

What a treasure!

Beautiful quilt!

Such a wonderful gift Nana gave. I can only imagine how your daughter and Nana felt when it was done. Such awesome treasure!

Your quilt is very cute! Thanks for sharing

Beautiful!

I have a package of those embroidery designs in the stash I got when my Aunt Hilda died. I believe that they were Aunt Mary's -- she was the one that embroidered.

That's what quilting is all about! Connecting the past and the future together! Love the quilt and thanks for sharing its story. :)

WOW! Very nice

Gorgeous :!:

A beautiful quilt with a beautiful history. We should all have a Nana.