When visiting at Hills Creek Quilter this morning I found out about a wonderful online quilt show being hosted by Amy at Park City Girl. She has links to over 80 quilting bloggers that are participating in this unique exhibition.
This is my grandmother Sophie Tucker with the quilt I made her for her 88th birthday. The blocks were made by members of her family including her siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I pieced it all together and had several friends and family members help with the quilting.
Why did I make her a quilt? Not because I am a quilt maker, rather because she has been a quilt maker for over 50 years. For decades I had watched her do meticulous stitching on her applique pieces. I have a lovely Dresden plate quilt as well as 2 crib quilts that she did all the applique. The blocks were then returned to the church she attended and the ladies pieced the tops and then hand quilted them.
What else could I do but to make her a quilt. It was wonderful to sit with my grandmother and relate the stories of each block with her. She spent hours showing it to every person who came to visit. When she moved to her retirement home so gave me back the quilt. It is sitting my living room waiting the day when I have a guest room to display it in. When she gave me back the quilt I did have another smaller fleece backed quilt ready to give her. She was equally as thrilled with that one which she still uses.
33 comments:
Wow - what an amazing quilt and huge tribute to your Grandmother!
SUPER cute quilt.
LOVE it.
Wonderful story and wonderful quilt!! There’s so much to discover in all the blocks!
Thanks for sharing!
Amazing Quilt!
What a lovely quilt and lovely story as well. That is a great treasure for you.
Quilters usually make quilts for others and are not often on the receiving end, so I'm sure your grandmother was thrilled!
What a great quilt :)
What a very sweet thing to do for your grandmother. It is a lovely memory quilt that will be a family heirloom. You did a great job!
That's a beautiful quilt and a beautiful story. I'm sure your grandmother loves it.
it is stunning, and what a sweet story!
What a thoughtful loving gift for your grandmother. I can imagine how proud she was to show it off to everyone who visited.
That was a great quilt, and I'm sure she spent many hours reminiscing over the makers of the blocks. A beautiful act of love that is.
What a wonderful quilt. I'm sure your grandmother loved it.
The quilt is lovely Heather. Your grandmother must have been thrilled. I'm glad she has given it to you for safekeeping and to treasure. I've found too many things can go astray in a retirement home.
I think the quilt was a great way to show her your appreciation of her work!
How wonderful for your grandmother to see how her love of quilting has been passed down through the generations. Very special!
Andi :-)
I am glad you got the quilt back. It is sad that she couldn't take it with her.
Wonderful quilt and great story.
Lovely quilt and story. Thanks for sharing.
This is the best kind of quilt ever !!!
A great tribute to your grandmother! I love quilts that are a family effort!
I like how you got your whole family involved. That really adds a special touch.
Oh this is such a lovely quilt with great story. You will keep those memories always.
Enjoy the festival
Such a lovely quilt for an amazing quilter! I love all the thoughtful memories placed within the quilt - beautiful work :) Thanks for sharing with us!
What a lovely quilt and tribute to your grandmother.
Wonderful job!
Micki
Quilts are wonderful things- they are made with love and honor the relationships we have with our loved ones.
This is such a special quilt- how nice you were able to have it returned to you and give your grandmother another one to enjoy...
Thanks for sharing..
Regards,
Anna
What a wonderful quilt and a wonderful gift for your grandmother, I am sure she loved the quilt and what it represented. It is a beauty for sure. Lovelt story to go with the quilt.
What a wonderful quilt. Such a nice gift for your grandmother. Beautiful.
Beautiful gift! Fun to hear all the stories behind the quilts.
Heather, what a beautiful quilt and story...your Grandmother must be thrilled that she has a granddaughter who understands and shares her love of quilting.
What a lovely story, and a beautiful quilt
what a touching tribute!
What a beautiful quilt for a beautiful Grandmother! ALOT of work, too, I'm sure,,,it is stunning!!! no wonder you're proud of it!!!
An outstanding quilt full of memories, thanks for sharing.
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