sylkamode Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi LAquilters, I would like to share some pictures with you, a quilt I have just finished, for my mother, who passed away almost 2 years ago. I have promised to make her a quilt, but could not come to it, just a few weeks ago I saw a picture of her, and the idea came out of nowhere. The quilt is hand appliqued without a pattern, painted with fabrics..., paper piecing Flying Geese, and quilted at my Millennium, with leaves all around, and all the items seperately feehand quilted, like trees, clouds, leaves and grass. This is my way to say thank you to my mother: the quilts is called Freedom, for she has her freedom now. Just wanted to share this with you, beacuse of the recent mail where people are working with pictures on fabric. I have not don that, but made symbollic items, like the tree which stands for force, family and strength. The three trees at the left are my two sisters and myself, standing together. The Flying Geest is the pathway of Life, and the way to heaven. And more... I hope this will inspire other quilters, to make memory quilts for deceased lovedones. It helps the process of accepting someone is gone, but not entirely Sylvia Kaptein Sylka-Mode www.sylkamode.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylkamode Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 and a detail from the freehand leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sylvia, This is a wonderful and very special quilt. You did such a great job with the piecing and quilting and the meaning of it make is unique and exceptional. Thank you so much for sharing, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaFritchen Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Very beautiful and a lovely tribute to your mother and your faith! Love the fall colors and the hidden idea that we never know when our 'fall' will be over...be prepared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinams Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sometimes it pays to wait, and this was a time that it did pay. Wonderful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 You create a beautiful quilt. What a tribute. Cheryl Mathre Stone Creek Quilting Sandy Hook, VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sylvia, Your quilt is wonderful. Beauty in design and quilting but also beauty in spirit and a daughter's love. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Okay, I'm sitting at work crying ----- this is absolutely beautiful. Your Mother in heaven is smiling! What a beautiful tribute to her. I hope you have children to pass this on as a legacy of love. God Bless Your Stitches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathieD Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 How very touching. I love your symbolism. Cathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 The quilt is lovely, Sylvia, & an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing such a personal tribute to your mother. Pat AZ:cool: Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingwithlove Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 lovely quilt! such inspiration! I am planning a quilt for my parents 50th anniversary and this has inspired me to be more creative! thanks for sharing! wenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Dear Sylvia, I remember that you had described this quilt in another recent post on this bulletin board. Sylvia, as soon as I saw these photos, I knew what it was. I really can appreciate the symbolism you used with the tree and the flying geese wrapping around the tree trunk. The freehand leaves also gave it lots of dimension and interest. It's obvious that you put much thought and heartfelt care into each part of it. You honored not only your mother, but your family, and gave all of us a reminder that we should always be thankful for the special love and relationships in our lives; especially between a mother and daughter. Thank you for sharing such a personal piece with us. It's just lovely and it is truly a work of art that everyone may appreciate. Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieqwv Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Beautiful. A wonderful tribute to your mother. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Wright Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Beautiful quilt, Sylvia. I especially like your geese surrounding the tree and then flying up to heaven. Just beautiful, your Mum is proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramma2angels Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Your tribute is beautiful. I've been wanting to finish the Sunbonnet Sue quilt my mother started for me before I was born (almost 70 years ago.) You quilt encourages me to do it. My mom is very ill. I hope I can finish it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrammaJoy Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 It is just wonderful. Thank you so much sharing. Love the symbolism. The quilting is fabulous also. Hugs, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeta Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Absolutely beautiful and a true tribute to the gifts your mother has given you. She lives on through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calla Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sylvia, Your quilt is beautiful. What an inspiration! I would love to see it in person. And Romana, I am going to be visiting our son in Poway for Christmas. We are going to drive out there (I think) and sometimes we drive through you fair city, I will be thinking of you. Barbara in Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 The geese flying around the tree and then going up to heaven made me smile. It's very touching and I loved your story. You are really fortunate to have two sisters. The colors are very pretty Sylvia. Your mother is smiling too. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonjaHammond Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 The quilt is beautiful. Such a wonderful tribut to your mom. I am sure she is smiling down on you with such pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tusistas Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Okay, I'm sitting here at work surrounded by my female coworkers and we're all teary eyed. Wonderful, awesome symbolism, great use of color, beautiful thoughts. It's obvious you loved your Mother very much. We all send you hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sylvia - that is a very gorgeous quilt. You did a marvelous job on it. Way cool. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 What a beautiful quilt....I love the varigated threads and your design is so perfect. What a marvelous tribute to your mother, I'm sure she is smiling now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 what a beautiful quilt. You did an awesome job. the love and care comes shining through. How fortunate you are that you had the relationship you had with your mom and that you are able to remember her now without the deep sorrow. a nine year old boy, the son of one of best friends, was killed yesterday in a car wreck. We never know what today holds. I hope to be able to somehow make a quilt for her in memory of Austin and I may borrow your "geese" in some form. May our God continue to give you peace and comfort. Bekah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debberdo Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Wow Sylvia, your quilt took my breath away and even impressed my husband. So very touching and beautifully done. Bless you. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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