Here is a section of the quilt I've been sleeping on while at my parents' this week. I remember my Gram making this; she would sit in her chair with a bag of these indestructible polyester scraps and hand stitch them to a square piece of sheet. She loved to do the hand embroidery to embellish each block and then it would stack up next to her until she had enough for a quilt!
Even though Gram is no longer with us, I still feel the love
when I sleep under her labor of love!
Today, I am heading back to Florida; it has been a wonderful visit.
I am so glad you posted a photo of your Gram's quilt. I am a quilter and know the work, the dedication and love for the hand work. It is a wonderful treasure for your family. I have been reading your blog for some time but I have never posted a comment. I am from London, Ontario, Canada and I love to see crazy quilts.
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ReplyDeleteGram had a real eye for color! I have a stack of my great grandmother’s quilts here but they are too fragile to use. I loved one to death as a teen and the sadness at seeing it fall apart still sticks with me. Cotton scraps from old clothing and muslin don’t age well it seems.
ReplyDeleteI've got one of those on my bed right now. They do provide extra comfort.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is a work of art and I know how much love your Gram put into each stitch. Safe travels home although I know it will be hard to say goodbye to your family. It gets harder and harder the older we all get doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
Very cool quilt!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels.
That is such a beautiful memory you have of your grandmother making that quilt. Wouldn't the two of you have fun sewing in your studio!! (not a question!) Thanks for sharing and safe travels home!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sweet!!! Your Gram made a beauty!!!So glad you are able to use it!
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous!
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