quilt love
With tomorrow kicking off Quilting Month and all the quilt love, quilt planning, and quilt making that's been popping up in blog land lately, I've decided that it's time I finished this quilt. I've talked about it before, it was made by my Maw-maw for my mom, out of clothes that belonged to my mom and my aunt. All I have to do is finish the hand quilting, which I think I can manage. This will be the perfect project to work on in the evenings when I'm watching TV.
Look at all these wonderful old prints! It's neat to think that these used to be my mom's dresses when she was a little girl.
And those colors, wow, they're sure to put a smile on my face!
How sweet is that? That will be a wonderful quilt to snuggle under when its done.
My two children are teenagers now, but I have been in the process of saving up their stuff to put into a quilt later on. Mostly t-shirts of where we've been on vacation or their fave shirt. So, it will be a tshirt quilt when I am done with it. It will be a gift to send them off to college with.
Enjoy the hand quilting. I am sure it's relaxing. I have yet to learn how to do that.
Posted by:Cheryl | January 31, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Your quilt is so beautiful.
I have one that my grandmother started and my mother finished, but the fabric is so old that it is fraying in spots so I just display it.
Posted by:Judy | January 31, 2008 at 07:09 AM
This will be such a wonderful quilt loaded with memories and stitches made with love! Some treasure! The fabrics are beautiful!
Posted by:nicolette | January 31, 2008 at 07:12 AM
i'm not usually a huge fan of traditional style quilts - but I love the choices in that one!!
Posted by:stacy | January 31, 2008 at 07:52 AM
That will be so special one you have finished it!
Posted by:Rachel | January 31, 2008 at 07:58 AM
That is such a treasure, Beki! What a beautiful thing, to be finishing a project that your Maw-Maw started. A real act of love.
Posted by:Sarah Jackson | January 31, 2008 at 08:01 AM
wow! I love them... that just inspired me to finish the three quilts am working on....I get so excited to start so many of them that I never finish them:)
Posted by:Stephanie | January 31, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Very beautiful quilt Beki!I love the colors!
Posted by:Hjordi | January 31, 2008 at 08:15 AM
it looks deliciously soft... i hope you enjoy the process!
Posted by:margaret | January 31, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Good luck! It's a beautiful quilt and a wonderful heirloom.
Posted by:Margaret | January 31, 2008 at 08:57 AM
wow! i adore the colors and the memories alone will keep you warm and cozy!
Posted by:heidi | January 31, 2008 at 08:58 AM
What a special quilt and a great way to kick of quilt month. It looks so warm and I agree will be the perfect sofa quilt.
Posted by:Janey | January 31, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Really pretty. I love the design of it. And great colors and fabrics.
Posted by:Jen | January 31, 2008 at 09:40 AM
What a wonderful heirloom! Just lovely.
Posted by:Anina | January 31, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Wow, what a gorgeous quilt with a bonus of so much sentimental value as well!
Posted by:Kristi | January 31, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Yes, yes, yes! You must finish it! And you should also pop on over to www.indiependence.blogspot.com to sign up for the giveaway:)
Posted by:Mary Ann | January 31, 2008 at 12:42 PM
this is so beautiful. and what a gift to be able to finish something started by the women in your family...
Posted by:liz elayne | January 31, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Gorgeous.. I love the polka dot band... I think your Maw-maw was a little bit funky! ;)
Posted by:miss chris | January 31, 2008 at 01:17 PM
What a neat quilt with so much meaning! That will be so cool to use and pass to your kids. finish it! I can't wait to see it all done!
Posted by:Missy | January 31, 2008 at 01:17 PM
It's beautiful -- even more so for the story behind it. The handquilting is my downfall though. I can't seem to finish my own handquilted quilt...
Posted by:amy h | January 31, 2008 at 02:29 PM
oh, i really love that quilt! it is beautiful!
Posted by:capello | January 31, 2008 at 02:38 PM
The quilt is oh so beautiful, but especially because they are from your mom's dresses. What a treasure!!!
Posted by:happy zombie | January 31, 2008 at 04:43 PM
What a wonderful project!! Enjoy!
Posted by:StacyT | January 31, 2008 at 04:46 PM
quilt month? i didn't know that...thanks for sharing! I need to plan something, then!
:) Diana
Posted by:Diana | January 31, 2008 at 05:53 PM
this is so beautiful...
i wish i knew how to quilt.
Posted by:gkgirl | January 31, 2008 at 06:55 PM
what a treasure to have!
Posted by:amandajean | January 31, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Those are beautiful quilts, they look so comfy and cozy, you just want to curl up in them and have a nap! Especially for you, i guess, with their wonderful history and all, i wish i had some of my mom's old things, that's a great idea!
Posted by:Melissa | February 01, 2008 at 01:25 PM
A couple of my friends and I are going to take classes from a lady in the area who is known for her amazing quilts (: Should be fun!! Love the quilts you posted!
Posted by:Katie | February 01, 2008 at 05:22 PM
wow! what a special quilt.
Posted by:Cici | February 02, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Great old fabrics. It's always fun to see quilts like this. Nice pictures.
Posted by:Lisa | February 03, 2008 at 08:58 PM
oh! that is just the sweetest thing. and so beautiful, too.
Posted by:robiewankenobie | February 05, 2008 at 05:32 AM
It's a beautiful quilt Beki, all the more so for its history.
Posted by:Megan | February 06, 2008 at 03:33 AM
Lovely qulit!
Nice pictures at your fine blog!!
Posted by:Maria-Jag blommar | February 06, 2008 at 01:47 PM