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.

Beautiful quilt, and granddaughter! Her smile says it all! :)

great memories

Love this quilt!!

Beautiful quilt and you certainly made a granddaughter very, very happy.

I also remember looking at all the colors in the quilt on my bed. Great quilt. Love the colors.

What a great quilt!!!! And one lucky granddaughter!!

Dina

Her smile tells it all .... LOVE it! She will treasure it always. This is one of my fave quilts on my bucket list, oh so long ... and your quilt is awesome!

Beautiful quilt and adorable granddaughter! Isn't it fun when they love our quilts? When I finish one and send it home with Zach or Gabi they are so thrilled. Gabi has started showing some interest in quilting and so we have been working on a quilt of her choosing. So much fun!!!!

oh how special very nice job!!!

What a wonderful scrappy quilt! All the colors and fabrics just make it sing. And what special memories for your gd to have when she looks at that quilt.

Absolutely beautiful quilt and Granddaughter. She looks completely happy with it.

The quilt is beautiful and so is your granddaughter. Her look of wonder says it all! I really love the pattern.

Wonderful. What is the pattern please? I love the look on her face. Her smile says it all. She's a lucky girl. BrendaK

great quilt and sweet little girl!

Angelia, that is truly a beautiful quilt you designed, full of energy, life, and love .What a treasure for your granddaughter, and she will spend hours and hours poring over each fabric and delighting in this gift you've made just for her. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if she grows up to follow in your sewing footsteps.

Yes good reason to quilt.

What a beautiful quilt you designed. I love the name you gave the quilt. Your GD sure looks happy to have it! It looks like you made a good size that she will enjoy using through the years. I have not attempted string piecing yet. This is the prettiest scrappy quilt using strings that I have ever seen. Do you have a tried and true method of string piecing that you can share? Thanks for sharing your lovely quilt.

Absolutely fantastic! I love the expression on her face!

It is a beautiful quilt. Looks like it will be treasured.

Beautiful quilt....I hope you let us know the size and how you made it some day in a tutorial.

Beautiful quilt & looks like it already has the ultimate seal of approval !!

Ah, yes! That is one happy quilter-to-be!

This beautiful quilt is sure to be treasured.

Looks like an excellent reason to quilt...very cute girl...and nice quilt...

Your Granddaughter is happy, stunning quilt.

no doubt....she reeeeeally likes it!!!

Wonderful why to quilt and such a beautiful quilt for a special girl.

What a beautiful keepsake for your granddaughter!!

I have similar memories. My Mother and I would lie in bed in the morning and play dress shop- "hello, Miss, I'll take 2 yards of that fabric". I'm sure it was a ploy to make me stay in bed a few minutes longer. Your quilt is beautiful, and thank you for making me smile.