This is Why I Quilt!
 

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:DoNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> I sent "String Crossroads" to my granddaughter. This was the first quilt I designed from scratch, and I wanted her to have it to remember me (not that I'm going anywhere for a LONGLONG time!).

She loved looking at all the different fabrics that I included. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree--I remember spending hours looking at my maternal grandmother's and great-grandmother's quilts wondering "Who wore this fabric?" or "Where did this material come from?" Their work was an inspiration to me, though I didn't quite realize it at the time.

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We never know what people will remember about us in years to come. I hope people remember about me, "She was a kind person, and she was a quilter."

Great quilt and great memories! That is what quilting is all about. Your granddaughter will love it.

love love love the string quilt. The grand looks happy with it.

Great quilt....looks like it's well loved already. Congrats.

There is nothing better than having a satisfied "client". She looks absolutely delighted with the quilt you made for her.

It is beautiful and she is certainly inspired great job!

Yes indeed!

A beautiful quilt for a beautiful little girl! This quilts is at its right home. Love the expression on her face!

Yes, spreading the joy and love is what quilting is about. A grandniece, who had been living in a car until her aunt rescued her, commented on the quilt I sent her, "I didn't know anyone loved me that much." Your DGD obviously feels the love that fine quilt represents.

I love your quilt and your granddaughter I'll bet is going to be a quilter, Love to see kids appreciate something handmade with love. great job grandma

One of my favorite memories is playing with my mother's button box and muffin tins in our shoe box of a living room. Think that's what started it for me. Now you wouldn't believe what's crammed in my shoe box of a sewing room. But I do have a dedicated space and grateful for it. So I think that this might be the start of something bigger for your niece.