I have to share with you this wonderful quilt that my Mom made.
You might remember my Mom from this post.
About twenty five years ago she found this partially sewn quilt along with a fabric for the back at a tag sale for $5. (We call them garage sales in Utah but I feel like an’ East Coaster’ now so tag sale it is.)
Mom thought “when the kids are grown I will do this quilt”. So she held on to it all these years. And now – we are all grown and out of her hair (six kids –whoa !!! – I can’t imagine!). Now she has more time to enjoy her many hobbies and talents.
I am no quilter or sewer (as you may know from other posts) but my Mom taught me to do these things when I was young – I wish I had the patience. My hands start hurting just thinking of hand stitching that much fabric. So I appreciate this kind of work knowing a little bit of what it takes to get it done so beautifully. Look at the tiny stitches and detail – rolled edges by hand. It’s a queen size, comfy and colorful piece. Hours and months of hard work.
Mom chose a different fabric for the back than what came with it.
Looks great together. The ladies at the fabric store told her this was a 1950’s style print and that it was worth a little money. She even won a ribbon at the county fair. Wouldn’t the person who started this quilt be so proud that somebody cared enough to finish her beautiful work of art?
In a way – I think my mom saw the beauty in another’s hard work and felt that it was a shame to see it unfinished. She has a super sweet spirit that way. I am lucky to have this woman as my mother.
Beautiful quilt Mom!
xoxoxoxo
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What a beautiful quilt and I can't even guess at the number of hours or stitches your mom put into it. Stunning!
This is awesome! I look at those quilts at the fair and I can't even imagine the hours of work. How beautiful! Love the pansies.
Your mom is beautiful & the pic of the two of you together, a priceless treasure. Thanks for sharing about the quilt.
i love that she saw the beauty in that unfinished quilt:) such a talented and gorgeous mom, holly!
Your quilt is gorgeous, Holly! Your mom's handwork is absolutely exquisite. What a treasure you have!! I can appreciate the hours she put into this beautiful piece of art because my grandmother was a quilter.Mary Alice
The quilt is SO beautiful! What a treasure.
oh my gosh that is beautiful!! A big thumbs up to your mom, she is a talented lady. I have some quilt pieces that my mamaw started and never finished and I want to one day be able to finish them. But first i want to make a quilt with my daddys old western shirts. Hopefully that will be one project that I actually finish. Thanks for sharing.
Oh wow!!! I can't even imagine where I would start on such a thing of beauty.
It is beautiful! I just love pansies! I think quilters are artists!
Absolutely beautiful…the quilt and your mom!!
What a beautiful story and lovely pictures of the two of you. There is nothing like MOM!!! I miss mine everyday of my life. The quilt is just gorgeous and I am happy she finished it.Cynthia
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I love old quilts, your Mom did a great job! Your blog is such an inspiration to me. Love seeing your posts!
Love this post! Beautiful quilt and beautiful mom.
That is a stunning quilt. A piece of art!
What a sweet story and such a sweet mom! I love my mom, too. She's just amazing.
Beautiful quilt. Almost as beautiful as the two ladies in that last photo.
Kudos to your mom! That is a beautiful quilt. How wonderful that she was able to finish it — such a wonderful treasure!
OH WOW! Your mother has a lot of patience. This quilt is beautiful, as is your mother. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
What a beautiful quilt and a beautiful post! I can see why you love her so! Such lovely memories all the way around!~~Angela