This is Why I Quilt!
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<!--[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. [ATTACH=CONFIG]552886[/ATTACH] 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.
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love love love the string quilt. The grand looks happy with it.
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Great quilt....looks like it's well loved already. Congrats.
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There is nothing better than having a satisfied "client". She looks absolutely delighted with the quilt you made for her.
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It is beautiful and she is certainly inspired great job!
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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.
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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
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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.
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