He handed me a bag.... of which, I panicked - and then set down to business.
There were pictures in the bag, and hand cut pieces of fabric, and two distinct quilts worth of colors.
and ta da.... here they are!!
This one ( above) is going to go in a room with lots of raggedy ann and andy dolls that she had collected over the years, and patriotic memorabilia. I thought the color choices she made were perfect!
This one is going in the grandsons room
It had planes and trains in it
It gave me a great feeling to be able to finish these for him
and to hand them back all ready to use.
I made him happy - it was a good day!
Beautifully done, Alycia! I'm sure he will treasure these quilts and what an honor to be able to finish her work. You are the best!! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way it is to help a gentleman treasure the quilts his wife had started. The quilting is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely quilts you finished for the gentleman and what a kind heart you have to have done it and so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous gesture on your part to finish these quilts. They are perfect for the use you described. I'm sure you made a family very happy. Sally
ReplyDeleteHow heartwarming and satisfying -- wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI never cease to be amazed at how simple patterns are always so comforting and appealing to us. How nice to help him in his grief.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story! It puts a smile on my face to think that you were able to help that gentleman take a recent memory of his wife and make it something he and his family can treasure always.
ReplyDeleteThis gives me the courage to pull out the half done projects that I have of my grandmothers and finish them. She always hated when people left her crafts in a box or drawer. :)
Oh how very special to be able to help like that; I'm sure those gorgeous quilts will be treasured for a long long while :)
ReplyDeleteThat was so nice of you to finish these two quilts his wife had started. This way, he can enjoy them every day. You did a beautiful job on the quilting too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Blessing for the family!
ReplyDeleteYou did her proud. What a blessing.
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to do this and what memories you have restored for her whole family by finishing these quilts!!
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you Alicia! I am sure that it means a lot to him. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. They look great, so you did a good job, and a lovely thing for the man to have completed and a reminder of his wife's work begun. A lovely gesture of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do for him! You did a beautiful job with the quilts and the quilting. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Good for you!
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ReplyDeleteI'm tearing up a little at this kindness you did. Is that a panto on the patriotic quilt & if so, can I get the name of it?
What an angel you are to do what he could not and what she would have wanted. Both quilts look charming.
ReplyDeleteThose both turned out well. I'm sure he will be so pleased with them. Nicely done, Alycia!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I'm sure these quilts will always mean a lot to him and their family.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a good deed!
ReplyDeleteWhat great looking quilts they are. You did such a nice job with the Baptist Fan quilting too. Nine patches are one of my favorite blocks.
ReplyDeleteYou are an angel to finish those quilts! I am sure that dear man will treasure them always! I have yet to see a 9-patch that I don't love and these are especially wonderful!
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