My Grandchildrens wedding quilts!
07-12-2012, 06:35 AM
#22
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Keep in mind my grands are 17, 11, & 6, we went to a friend of our sons wedding and he wanted a quilt, so I got to thinking what would I be able to do in 10 or 15 years when my grands started getting married. So I've started making their wedding quilts and putting them in a closet for when they take that step. I know I'm OCD!
A CERTAIN MAGIC
by Marcella Bechtel
Forty or more long years ago,
A lady I never knew
Lovingly pieced this quilt top,
And added the border, too.
Each curve fits in exactly,
It's made so carefully,
But she died ere she could quilt it
For her great-grandson, you see.
She made quilts for all her children,
And all their children, too;
But there wasn't time to finish
All that she meant to do.
So this lovely top was left behind
After she'd gone to rest;
It was handed down to his mother,
And stored in a cedar chest.
It stayed in perfect condition,
Though forty years it's been
Since she made it for my husband--
He was just a baby then.
Now it is stretched out before me,
And my needle moves to a tempo,
Quilting the top she made
So many years ago.
I feel as if I know her--
This lady I never met;
For the cloth holds a certain magic
Of love that is living yet.
I know it makes her happy
That at last it's being done
By someone else who loves him--
Her gift for her great-grandson.
07-12-2012, 06:42 AM
#24
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Location: India
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Addicted to Quilting
She learned to quilt on Monday.
Her stitches all were very fine.
She forgot to thaw out dinner.
so we went out to dine.
She quilted miniatures on Tuesday.
she says they are a must.
They really were quite lovely.
But she forgot to dust.
On Wednesday it was a sampler.
She says stippling's fun.
What highlights! What Shadows!
But the laundry wasn't done.
Nine patches were on Thursday -
Green, yellow, blue and red.
I guess she really was engrossed;
She never made the bed.
It was wall hangings on Friday,
In colors she adores.
It never bothered her at all,
That crumbs were on the floors.
I found a maid on Saturday,
My week is now complete.
My wife can quilt the hours away;
The house will still be neat.
Well, now it's only Sunday,
I think I'm about to wilt.
I cursed, I raved, I ranted,
Cause the MAID has learned to QUILT!
07-12-2012, 10:34 AM
#29
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Location: Long Island, NY
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The quilt is just beautiful. What a wonderful treasure for your grandchildren!
As for being OCD ... I've been collecting fabric and designs for baby quilts.
My son isn't married yet ... not for another 9 months ... but hope springs eternal that I will live to see grandbabies!
As for being OCD ... I've been collecting fabric and designs for baby quilts.
My son isn't married yet ... not for another 9 months ... but hope springs eternal that I will live to see grandbabies!
07-12-2012, 10:41 AM
#30
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 906
Very pretty quilt! My good quilting friend is making wedding quilts for her 12 grandchildren!!! Ages 20's to 5 yrs old. She has six done and some of them had input as to the colors. That is a loving project ---- enjoy!
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