T Row Studio Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I just pulled this quilt off the frame. The quilting is nothing special just a large meander and yes it was stitched over the embroidered block. that was the price range my friend was comfortable with, But the story touched me. So I will share it with you. My friends niece always played cards with her Grandmother,the cards were loony toon cards . One day her grandmother said we should blow up these images and I could embroider quilt blocks and make you a quilt. So the little girl got to work making the designs the right size for a quilt block. And Grandma did embroider the block beautifully but they got put in a box as lots of our projects do. and was forgotten for a number of years, as the grandmother was aging and unable to sew anymore she asked her daughter ( my friend) if she wanted these blocks. Yes she took the blocks Knowing the story about the playing cards she found out the nieces favorite color , lime green, if you haven't guessed and she put the quilt together. She will be receiving a special gift from here aunt , in memory of her Grandmother. The niece also got the playing cards when they were clearing out the house such a special memory Cherish the time you have with family in the busy time of year. All the best in 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 How fun is that? I love the story; thank you for sharing it - and the quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylannie Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Beautiful quilt and more beautiful story. I think that is why I make quilts. Many relate to a time, place, person etc. I'm already amazed on how much my young grandchildren cherish the thought that I made their quilts just for them. When I asked my 7 year old grandson what he would like for his birthday this year, he said, "Could you make me a quilt?" Melted my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmaine Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 AWWW! How sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks for sharinv the story of the quilt. So wonderful it is finally finished and finding the.person it was intended for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Great story, great, meaningful quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 It is so wonderful that the person these blocks were intended for will actually get this quilt. So many times these unfinished projects end up in an estate sale. How special that you could be a part of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 What a wonderful gift this niece is receiving. Thanks for sharing the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 That is heart touching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qltnbe Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 OMG...that made me teary. What a great story and I love how that quilt turned out. Very pretty colors. That grandma really had a vision. I am so glad the aunt made this for that granddaughter. If she doesn't cry when she gets it, I will be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnt9999 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Great looking quilt and great story. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 The niece did a great job of copying the cards, and Grandma a wonderful job of embroidery. Auntie did a great job of construction, and you topped it off with top of the line quilting~ Congrats to all of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 That will be a wonderful gift. Warms the cockles of my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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