Snowflake Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I was just looking through photos and found this one that I wanted to post long time ago, but we didn't have the new forum and I couldn't get my pics to post. These blocks were started by my friends great grandmother, and then her grandmother finished them, the ladies dresses are out of flour sacks and the background is feed sack. My friend, Susan, had asked several people to put them together into a quilt and when she would tell them what they were, she had not been able to get anyone to finish it. She came to Carlsbad from Houston on vacation and I had told her to bring them with her and I would "look" at them, they were in very good shape, a little dirty, but otherwise the fabric was still good. I couldn't understand why no one would tackle the project, she said no one had actually asked to see them, so we are thinking maybe they thought they would be in bad shape. I took the challenge. I bordered the blocks, added sashing and borders, and just did a simple meander as I didn't want to distract from the "ladies". Some of them didn't have their arms embroidered on, so I finished them too. When she came to get it and then when she got home, her and her mother cried as they thought they would always just have the blocks,... made me feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 You did such a fabulous job! I love that the surrounds of each block match the colors of the dresses. All-around great job and it's obvious they were thrilled, as anyone would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 As I follow this Forum it's apparent that sometimes you leave people with a gift. These ladies no longer have some special blocks but a completed treasure! Thanks for sharing the quilt and the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Such a wonderful story, Beverly, and you did a fabulous job putting all the ladies together! How sweet of you to finish the embroidery so each could be complete as the original quilters intended! I, too, love that the sashing complements the dresses. A treasure, indeed, for the mom and daughter, and a special treasure they have in you as a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Beverly, You did a lovely job on those ladies. I love it when my job becomes a gift to my customer. My mother-in-law also did those ladies in the 70's from all sorts of fabrics. I am saving them for her first great grand daughter to put together. Next year she will be ready to start sewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Beverly, Thank you for remembering to share the story and the quilt. Indeed, you gave a meaningful gift to this family. I understand why they cried. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 What a heart warming venture this ended up being. I can imagine their gratitude was more valuable than the payment, I bet they'll never forget your kindness. Beautiful quilt with wonderful story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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