This is a finished top that I have had for a long goodly bit that needs to be quilted and binding (red) added!
Though it is not perfect it means a lot to me .
My sweet Mama helped! I would sew, she would press.
Mama did not sew much and did not want too.. haha! She loved to iron though and help me in any other way she could. When it was made was to be hand quilted now I plan to do on machine, simply. Was just sad for me every time I brought it out to decide on a finish.
We had to put quilting aside when serious health issues loomed for me then with my brother who passed, next my MIL and my BFF who both passed and then my dear Mama herself became ill and passed.
Did use it as a lovely drape on the old treadle machine a couple holidays. So needless to say there is a lot of memories, sad and happy, in this one small quilt top.
This is what the Christmas Season means to me, sweet memories.Though some may hurt your heart a bit they are loving ones none the less.
Thanks so much for visiting me on the Christmas Quilt Show Tour SewCalGal is hosting this week!!
Lots of wonderful Christmas Quilts of all kinds for your viewing pleasure!
If you would like to join in go check out the rules and add your blog post to the Mr. Linky list now till Nov 21st!
Go to SewCalGal’s blog post to see what all is happening! Lots of fun things being given away by sponsors of the show!!!
Enjoy the tour!
As a Thank You to my blog followers who comment to this post only, I will have a draw at end of the show, Nov 22,2010, for a Christmas Theme Giveaway!!
You must be a follower, , new ones or ones already following! Also have a way for me to contact you. So be sure to include your email if you are a no reply blogger! Fabric will be involved and other things I will toss in the bag!!
Have a very Quilty Merry Christmas Show ya’ll!!
Hugs,
Lola
How special that your Mama helped you make it. I love the candles :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt full of memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
((hugs))
Lovely quilt. The candles make it special.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt of memories...
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful people have blessed your life!
It's hard to finish a project when there are so many memories involved in it, but I'll bet that it will bring a smile to your face when it is finished. The great memories of working together with your mom on it will make it extra special each year when you bring it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special quilt, You are so lucky to have worked on it with your Mum.It will look lovely with red binding on it.
ReplyDeleteHi Lola,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you have those lovely memories. I can certainly understand why it has been some time though in finishing it. I bet after you get it finished you will breathe a big sigh of relief, may even give you a bit more closure. It is a beautiful piece.
Valerie
So sorry you have gone through so much pain with all the health issues in your family, Yes Christmas is sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this and it is really nice. Good Job.
You should also enter this into my sewing challenge, at Paula's Sewing Challenges.
OOps did a typo on the link.
ReplyDeletePaula's Sewing challenges.
Beautiful quilt and beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing both with us. I am happy to follow. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet story. I too, have a momma that doesn't like to sew much but can remember all those years ago when I would make all my clothes. I hated to do the hand sewing on the hem, so mom would do it for me. I am blessed to still have my mom. She is 85 and doing well.
ReplyDeleteLOve the quilt top, and all the memories you have tied to it. :0)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how something can collect so many memories during such a common time as piecing and ironing? So glad you got it finished. I have a cmas tree quilt that is similar in style, but I bought unfinished at a guild boutique. Maybe I'll pull that out and work on it some. Thanks for reminding me. Lane
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a beautiful post. It is a great memory piece for you. Love and hugs Lois
ReplyDeleteLola, you lost so much I can't begin to know what you feel, but I lost my Mom two years ago, and she and I used to do things together, too. I think if you finish the quilt it will be a tribute to your Mom. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely memories - even though some are sad. I love the piece too, the design is wonderful, and I love thinking about your mother helping you.
ReplyDeleteIt is sooo pretty! Yes, my dear it is time to quilt it. Make it even more special.Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteL,A-
First, this is a beautiful quilt, I love the fabrics and design. Second, I really understand about the memories. I had a quilt for 10 years before I could finish it. Now it is on my bed and I love it. But if you don't finish it, that's okay. Thanks so much for sharing the quilt and the story!
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty design. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDelete...Karen
Hi Lola.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely. And the name is perfect for all the special memories it brings.
I lost my Mom at Christmas time and its all I can do to get the house decorated every year for the holidays. Thanks for sharing your candle top and your precious memories with us.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower :0).
Happy Sewing
Wow! Love the story you shared about your quilt. I think that's why I love quilts so much. They often have such memories that go along with them. Your quilt top is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and must be very special to yyou.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. A very special quilt indeed!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely quilt, I might have to look for a pattern like yours, after reading your story I thought of how special it would be to put a loved ones name under the candle as a way of making them a part of Christmas every year. Thank you for sharing such a special quilt
ReplyDeleteopps forgot to tell you, I am now a follower..
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and wonderful memories! My mom didn't sew either but loved to iron!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you that I follow your blog now too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the story behind your beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteSheilaC
What a special quilt with special memories. Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteIl quilt è molto dolce come la storia che lo accompagnerà sempre!
ReplyDeleteGrazie
Ciao Domenica
Il quilt è molto dolce come la storia che lo accompagnerà sempre!
ReplyDeleteGrazie
Ciao Domenica
What a special quilt that is!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely!
Micki
I am a new follower, as I found your blog through the quilt show. How wonderful to have so many memories connected to your wall hanging. You're able to touch something tangible and remember, even though there is sadness connected to it. I love the memory of your mom helping you and that she LIKED to iron :) Thank you for sharing this special wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteOh - how cool that you did a project with your mom!! So pretty and I can see why there was a lot of pressing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt with great memories, Lola. I am now a new follower of your blog and happy to be one.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and the candles so symbolic. I wish I had magic dust and could wipe away the pain of loosing loved ones, but like the candle in this quilt their memory will always be with you. I'm sure they are very proud of you and also love this beautiful quilt too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, many hugs.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
You need to finish this quilt of memories
ReplyDeleteWonderful wallhanging and runner. Hopefully the hurt has subsided and you will be able to hold the sweet memories close to your heart!
ReplyDeleteLove your wallhanging and table runner. I'm sorry for your troubles. I hope soon only the good memories will remain.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very special quilt!!! Hope it will always stay in your home.
ReplyDeleteI like the pattern.
Elzaan
Be sure to put a label on this quilt and the story! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteForgot to say -- I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteYour candle quilt is beautiful.
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