SWall Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Our local quilt guild is hosting their 30th Annual Quilt show this weekend. I was asked if I would like to participate in a 'Bed Turning' event. My daughter and I will be doing a 'generational' display starting with a quilt my mother (her grandmother) made for me when I was about 5 or 6 years old. My mother was a seamstress and made all my clothes and this quilt was made from scraps of fabrics from blouses, dresses, skirts, etc.. that she had made for me. I used to love looking at it and remembering all those outfits. My daughter 'stole' this quilt from me when she moved out as it has special meaning to her as well. When she was little and staying over night at Grandma's, she got to use this quilt and even when it got too small for her (the quilt was designed for a youth bed so it was shorter than a regular twin) she would insist on that quilt! Now her children love the quilt and it's starting to fall apart but isn't that what quilts are for. To be loved and used... Following this quilt will be her first quilt, my first quilt done on my APQS - (this quilt top was completed in 1994 for my daughter and when I had finished piecing she didn't like navy and pink anymore so this top sat as a UFO until 2011). We will move on to various quilts we have both done and have significance to us. We will finish the bed turning with my Farmer's Wife Quilt which I just completed. My daughter had bought the book, I stole it from her... used the fabric she gave me for Christmas one year... so as you can see this is really a joint show for the two of us! Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma H Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Oh what memories! I've been to shows with "bed turning", and they're always so interesting - the stories the quilts tell. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Your quilt is gorgeous!!!! I love your border treatment. What fun to share in your hobby with your daughter. My Mom and I did, too, she passed several years ago. Now I quilt with my daughters-in law and I have been teaching the grandkids to sew. Good memories. Thank you for taking me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 The quilt is absolutely beautiful. I really love the border too. What wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiltr Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Gorgeous quilt and neat story! It's awesome you and your daughter share the quilting interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing your stories. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHonour Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 What wonderful stories, Sharon. And the Farmer's Wife is really beautiful. Something about red, white, and black in the right proportions just speaks warmth to me. (But it also sounds as though there is a lot of family thievery going on there...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Wow, that quilt is gorgeous. I can imagine the hours you spent on it. And I can sympathize with chaing my mind about colors after awhile. I laugh when I look back on some things I "just loved" at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Beautiful. I wish I had someone to share quilting with. What memories you have!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Love your story and your Farmers Wife quilt is beautiful!! The kitty is pretty nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 You are fortunate indeed to share quilting with your daughter! Your Farmer's Wife quilt is lovely, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 I love the controlled color you chose. I also love that border treatment it is perfect for this quilt. Well Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thank you for sharing your story, I love hearing about how loved quilts are shared over generations and your farmer's wife quilt is gorgeous! So wonderful that you and your daughter can share the love of quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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