oireachtas Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 This isn't anything special - a double irish chain quilted with a panto. I made this for my aunt. She is terminally ill and I wanted to do something that would bring her some joy. The quilt is really more about the back. I found old photographs from the early years of her life - her parents, grandparents, sibllings, etc ending with her marriage. I appliqued them to the back. As much as I would have liked to do some custom work in the large white areas, I settled on an open panto because of the random placement of photos on the back. My husband wants me to deliver it to her rather than mail it, so I will travel to PA next week for a visit. She is my mother's baby sister. only ten years older than I and so is really more like a big sister to me than an aunt. I haven't done picutes before so I'm crossing my fingers that this works. The can of pledge in the corner of one picture offers proof that I do clean periodically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Great Job Claire, what a wonderful gift! Sorry to hear about your aunt's illness.........prayers sent your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Great job Claire and she is going to love it. What a great way to have you family wrap your arms around her during this time. Prayers for peace for all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyquilts Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 That is so pretty. I love the panto you used. Bless you and bless your Aunt, this is a rough time for any family. Penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 A very pretty quilt and a loving thing for you to make it and take it to your aunt. It is sure to comfort her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbieJones Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 To be tucked under a quilt with precious memories from the past has to be the best. There's nothing better that you could do for her during these difficult times. I'm sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 So pretty and special! You did a great job on this quilt for your Aunt. She will feel the love that you have for her when she sees it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Fabulous - all those memories wrapped up in so much love............ it is truly a treasure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Heid - That was my intent. She has talked in the past about how hard it is to be the "baby" of the family, because most of the people who were part of her early life have passed before her. I wanted to give her the feeling that they are all still covering her with love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 What a wonderfully comforting gift, I am sure she will love looking at the pictures and remembering all of those in her life that she loves....how thoughtful of you and it is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Claire, how wonderful. The quilt is beautiful and your thoughtfullness is so touching. She will love the quilt. I am one who loves pantos so don't apologize that this quilt was done with one. This will surely cheer her heart. BTW, Claire is one of my most favorite names (my granddaughter's middle name is Claire but they don't call her that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 That is beautiful, both the Quilt and the quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Beautiful.. That should brighten her day for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Originally posted by oireachtas Heid - That was my intent. She has talked in the past about how hard it is to be the "baby" of the family, because most of the people who were part of her early life have passed before her. I wanted to give her the feeling that they are all still covering her with love. Your aunt is going to love it! I did a "love quilt" and it brought her so much love from her family but it also brought comfort to her family! I recently met her mother (3 or 4 years after she had died) and she was just overcome. She was so thankful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 It's a beautiful quilt and I have tears thinking of how much love has gone into making it and how much comfort it will bring your Aunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 What a beautiful gift overflowing with love. Your aunt will love it and bring her great joy! You are a specila person. Claire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 That is a very special gift. You are thoughtful and my prayers are with you and your family. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 lovely thoughts wrapped up in a lovely quilt.... your husband was right to suggest you deliver it in person! wishing you a very special visit with your aunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 What a beautiful quilt and beautiful thoughts that went into it. You are a very special person. Wishing you and your Aunt the very best. Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerstin Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Claire, that is something special! A very beautiful quilt and nice idea with the pictures on it! I think your aunt will love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 A beautiful gift - have a wonderful visit with your aunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks for all of the kind words and support. So many of the folks here do such spectacular work, so I have been a bit shy about posting pictures of my little quilts. But this was one I really wanted to share with people who would get it. I visit this site everyday for eye candy, a smile, inspiration, knowlege, etc. I started out with several machine quilting forums, but now find this is the only one I need or want to visit daily. Very glad to have discovered such a positive, knowlegeable, supportive, fun group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Claire AS I am sure you know you cannot out give God, the blessings that your quilt will bring to your Aunt are huge but it seems comes back to you ten fold!! I have made two Love Quilts for terminally ill friends and had a huge area on the back of each that was for signatures, scriptures and well wishing of their friends and family. The quilts brought much comfort and later became a priceless keepsake for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Very beautiful, and very kind of you to make it for her. It will always be a treasure!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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