Friday, April 17, 2009

A Fav Quilt…


…of mine. Yes a Christmas one!
I made this some 27-30 yrs ago!!
I know the kids were small. Wanted to do 2 but could only afford to do one.
So they would take turns sleeping with it the couple weeks up till Christmas Day.
Yes this was done when I was just beginning to patchwork. ;-)
I used some panels depicting the Night Before Christmas story.
Was my kids favorite story, other than the Velveteen Rabbit…;-)
Now they shared this quilt up till they each left home!!
I use it on the sofa during the holidays and cover up with it!;-)
I think it has been amicably decided it will go to youngest son’s children when they come along.
Till then I will keep using it every year and remember those hard $$ times but sweet memories with my babies.
Yes there have been many better quilts and projects in the following years but this will always be the sweetest one...;-)

Now I am not participating in the ‘virtual quilt show’ hosted by Amy at Park City Girl but if you want you can cruise the blogs who are and see some neat things. I believe some cool prizes too.
Click on button below.


4 comments:

  1. Sometimes the most precious memories come when we have the least! So glad you can still enjoy your quilt and those memories!

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  2. You must make sure that the story attached to this quilt is passed down to your family. What a wonderful tradition to have the children sleep under the Christmas quilt. A most precious heriloom indeed...Ann :)

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  3. Why aren't you participating in the Quilt Festival? The quilt you showed is perfect for that.

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  4. Wonderful story to go with your quilt! It's an heirloom!!

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Luv hear'in from ya!!