I showed you a little glimpse of this fun quilt
and now - here is the Whole thing
Isn't it cute?
Every once in a while I get a call from someone clearing out, or cleaning up, or even throwing things away... this dear sweet gal called and asked if I could come help her sort through some of her quilting things.
Being ever curious - I went. She had a lot of thing that weren't really of value, but could help different charities - so we sorted and delivered to the charities.
Then she pulls these quilt tops out, and she tells me they aren't worth anything - but she sure had a good time making them. So I unfolded one and she proceeded to tell me about each and every fabric.
She could remember the clothes she made, the ones she wore, the ones that were scraps from quilts she had made. It was just so sweet. and so sweet to see her with her memories.
She said she just wanted them to go to a good home, and she wanted me to keep one, for all of my hard work. ( She doesn't know me well - fabric is not Hard Work for me! Ha Ha)
This is the first one I have quilted, and will get the others into my cue as time goes on. I loved the Springy ness of this one.
It wasn't all that small by the way - it measures 72 x 96 ;-)
I love a scrappy quilt with a story.
ReplyDeleteGreat scrappy color! Hope she kept one or more for the special memories. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou got a windfall there didn't you! If you enjoy what you do so much it isn't work:)
ReplyDeleteA very fun and scrappy finish. Love all those scraps.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I LOVE patterns and am often drawn to striking designs, but when it all comes down to it, a simple patchwork quilt makes my heart happy.There is always a story sewn into a patchwork quilt.I love this!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely and fun. Good Job.
ReplyDeleteHugs
It's lovely. You gave her a precious gift of helping her find homes for things she doesn't need but might be having a hard time letting go, but especially by learning her stories as you went.
ReplyDeleteLucky YOU!!! Sweet quilt!
ReplyDeleteFor me, stories are the best part of the quilt. Great job, Alycia!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Awesome quilting pattern.
ReplyDeleteExactly my kind of quilt. Out of interest, what size are the squares? Such a pretty fresh-looking quilt, just made from scraps - magic! Love your quilting design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt of memories for the maker. May I ask what quilting pattern you used. That is also lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great quilt! It just looks happy. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHeartwarming, gorgeous, Scrappy Goodness of a quilt - all rolled into one :-) I am ready to snuggle.
ReplyDeleteI love how you quilted this one, and I love that she had stories and that you listened about her fabrics. I totally can relate to fabric stories. :-) Any ideas what homes you will give the others to once you get to them? Thanks for linking up with TGIFF.
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